Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
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Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Northwest California
National Weather Service Eureka CA
258 AM PDT Wed Mar 27 2024

.DISCUSSION...A cold front will cross the area today. Gusty south
winds will build ahead of the front with peak gusts to 45 mph on
exposed peaks and ridges. Periods of moderate rain will build by
late morning with 1 to 3 inches of rain most likely throughout the
area. Light snow is expected above 3000 feet by early Thursday
with showers lingering through the day Thursday. A second round of
showers is expected for the southern half of the area Friday
alongside gusty east wind in Lake County. Conditions will calm and
dry later this weekend into next week.



CAZ201-280115-
North Coast-
258 AM PDT Wed Mar 27 2024

.TODAY...
* Sky/Weather...Rain until late afternoon, then showers late in the
                afternoon.
* Max Temperature...46-56.
* Min Humidity...74-89 percent.
* MIXING HEIGHT...2000 ft AGL.
* SNOW LEVEL...3700 feet.
* 20-FOOT WINDS...
    VALLEYS/SLOPES.......South winds 10 to 15 mph.
    RIDGES...............Southwest winds 10 to 18 mph.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather...Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms.
* Min Temperature...38-46.
* Max Humidity...92-100 percent.
* MIXING HEIGHT...400 ft AGL.
* SNOW LEVEL...3000 feet.
* 20-FOOT WINDS...
    VALLEYS/SLOPES.......South winds 8 to 13 mph.
    RIDGES...............South winds 9 to 14 mph.

.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather...Slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning.
                Showers through the day.
* Max Temperature...43-53.
* Min Humidity...77-89 percent.
* MIXING HEIGHT...4000 ft AGL.
* SNOW LEVEL...3000 feet.
* 20-FOOT WINDS...
    VALLEYS/SLOPES.......Southwest winds 9 to 14 mph.
    RIDGES...............Southwest winds 11 to 16 mph.


$$

CAZ202-280115-
Coastal Mendocino-
258 AM PDT Wed Mar 27 2024

.TODAY...
* Sky/Weather...Rain until late afternoon, then showers late in the
                afternoon.
* Max Temperature...49-57.
* Min Humidity...75-90 percent.
* MIXING HEIGHT...1400 ft AGL.
* SNOW LEVEL...Above 2200 feet.
* 20-FOOT WINDS...
    VALLEYS/SLOPES.......South winds 8 to 13 mph.
    RIDGES...............South winds 9 to 14 mph.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather...Showers.
* Min Temperature...40-48.
* Max Humidity...94-100 percent.
* MIXING HEIGHT...400 ft AGL.
* SNOW LEVEL...Above 2200 feet.
* 20-FOOT WINDS...
    VALLEYS/SLOPES.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
    RIDGES...............Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather...Showers.
* Max Temperature...48-56.
* Min Humidity...73-84 percent.
* MIXING HEIGHT...3300 ft AGL.
* SNOW LEVEL...Above 2200 feet.
* 20-FOOT WINDS...
    VALLEYS/SLOPES.......Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
    RIDGES...............Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.


$$

CAZ203-204-280115-
Upper Smith-Lower Middle Klamath-
258 AM PDT Wed Mar 27 2024

.TODAY...
* Sky/Weather...Rain until late afternoon, then showers late in the
                afternoon.
* Max Temperature...41-51.
* Min Humidity...69-84 percent.
* MIXING HEIGHT...2200 ft AGL.
* SNOW LEVEL...3900 feet.
* 20-FOOT WINDS...
    VALLEYS/SLOPES.......Southwest winds 11 to 19 mph.
    RIDGES...............Southwest winds 14 to 22 mph.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather...Slight chance of thunderstorms until early morning.
                Showers and snow showers through the night.
* Min Temperature...30-39.
* Max Humidity...91-100 percent.
* MIXING HEIGHT...500 ft AGL.
* SNOW LEVEL...3000 feet.
* 20-FOOT WINDS...
    VALLEYS/SLOPES.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
    RIDGES...............Southwest winds 12 to 20 mph.

.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather...Showers, snow showers and slight chance of
                thunderstorms.
* Max Temperature...36-46.
* Min Humidity...76-91 percent.
* MIXING HEIGHT...3300 ft AGL.
* SNOW LEVEL...2900 feet.
* 20-FOOT WINDS...
    VALLEYS/SLOPES.......Southwest winds 10 to 18 mph.
    RIDGES...............Southwest winds 13 to 21 mph.


$$

CAZ211-212-280115-
Hoopa-Van Duzen/Mad River-
258 AM PDT Wed Mar 27 2024

.TODAY...
* Sky/Weather...Rain until late afternoon, then showers late in the
                afternoon.
* Max Temperature...43-53.
* Min Humidity...65-80 percent.
* MIXING HEIGHT...2100 ft AGL.
* SNOW LEVEL...4300 feet.
* 20-FOOT WINDS...
    VALLEYS/SLOPES.......South winds 9 to 14 mph.
    RIDGES...............South winds 11 to 16 mph.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather...Showers through the night. Snow showers in the late
                evening and overnight. Slight chance of
                thunderstorms after midnight.
* Min Temperature...31-40.
* Max Humidity...91-100 percent.
* MIXING HEIGHT...500 ft AGL.
* SNOW LEVEL...3000 feet.
* 20-FOOT WINDS...
    VALLEYS/SLOPES.......South winds 7 to 12 mph.
    RIDGES...............South winds 8 to 13 mph.

.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather...Showers and snow showers.
* Max Temperature...38-48.
* Min Humidity...73-88 percent.
* MIXING HEIGHT...3400 ft AGL.
* SNOW LEVEL...3000 feet.
* 20-FOOT WINDS...
    VALLEYS/SLOPES.......Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
    RIDGES...............Southwest winds 8 to 13 mph.


$$

CAZ283-280115-
Trinity-
258 AM PDT Wed Mar 27 2024

.TODAY...
* Sky/Weather...Rain until late afternoon. Snow through the day.
                Showers late in the afternoon.
* Max Temperature...38-48.
* Min Humidity...61-76 percent.
* MIXING HEIGHT...2500 ft AGL.
* SNOW LEVEL...4700 feet.
* 20-FOOT WINDS...
    VALLEYS/SLOPES.......South winds 8 to 13 mph.
    RIDGES...............South winds 9 to 14 mph.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather...Snow showers and showers.
* Min Temperature...25-35.
* Max Humidity...90-100 percent.
* MIXING HEIGHT...500 ft AGL.
* SNOW LEVEL...2900 feet.
* 20-FOOT WINDS...
    VALLEYS/SLOPES.......Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
    RIDGES...............Southwest winds 8 to 13 mph.

.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather...Snow showers and showers.
* Max Temperature...35-45.
* Min Humidity...63-78 percent.
* MIXING HEIGHT...4400 ft AGL.
* SNOW LEVEL...2900 feet.
* 20-FOOT WINDS...
    VALLEYS/SLOPES.......Southwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
    RIDGES...............Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.


$$

CAZ276-280115-
Interior Mendocino-
258 AM PDT Wed Mar 27 2024

.TODAY...
* Sky/Weather...Rain until late afternoon, then showers late in the
                afternoon.
* Max Temperature...47-55.
* Min Humidity...71-86 percent.
* MIXING HEIGHT...1600 ft AGL.
* SNOW LEVEL...Above 4000 feet.
* 20-FOOT WINDS...
    VALLEYS/SLOPES.......South winds 8 to 13 mph.
    RIDGES...............South winds 9 to 14 mph.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather...Showers.
* Min Temperature...36-44.
* Max Humidity...94-100 percent.
* MIXING HEIGHT...400 ft AGL.
* SNOW LEVEL...3300 feet.
* 20-FOOT WINDS...
    VALLEYS/SLOPES.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
    RIDGES...............Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.

.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather...Showers.
* Max Temperature...44-54.
* Min Humidity...66-81 percent.
* MIXING HEIGHT...4000 ft AGL.
* SNOW LEVEL...3300 feet.
* 20-FOOT WINDS...
    VALLEYS/SLOPES.......Southwest winds 6 to 11 mph.
    RIDGES...............Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.


$$

CAZ277-280115-
W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
258 AM PDT Wed Mar 27 2024

.TODAY...
* Sky/Weather...Rain until late afternoon, then showers late in the
                afternoon.
* Max Temperature...40-50.
* Min Humidity...49-64 percent.
* MIXING HEIGHT...1700 ft AGL.
* SNOW LEVEL...5600 feet.
* 20-FOOT WINDS...
    VALLEYS/SLOPES.......South winds 9 to 14 mph.
    RIDGES...............South winds 11 to 16 mph.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather...Showers and snow showers in the evening, then
                showers and snow showers likely after midnight.
* Min Temperature...29-39.
* Max Humidity...93-100 percent.
* MIXING HEIGHT...600 ft AGL.
* SNOW LEVEL...3200 feet.
* 20-FOOT WINDS...
    VALLEYS/SLOPES.......Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
    RIDGES...............Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.

.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather...Showers and snow showers.
* Max Temperature...36-46.
* Min Humidity...67-82 percent.
* MIXING HEIGHT...3800 ft AGL.
* SNOW LEVEL...3200 feet.
* 20-FOOT WINDS...
    VALLEYS/SLOPES.......Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.
    RIDGES...............Southwest winds 7 to 12 mph.


$$

CAZ264-280115-
Lake County Portion of Lake/Napa/Sonoma RU-
258 AM PDT Wed Mar 27 2024

.TODAY...
* Sky/Weather...Chance of rain in the morning, then rain early in
                the afternoon. Showers late in the afternoon.
* Max Temperature...47-56.
* Min Humidity...63-78 percent.
* MIXING HEIGHT...1900 ft AGL.
* SNOW LEVEL...Above 4700 feet.
* 20-FOOT WINDS...
    VALLEYS/SLOPES.......South winds 9 to 14 mph.
    RIDGES...............South winds 10 to 18 mph.

.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather...Mostly cloudy. Showers in the evening, then slight
                chance of showers after midnight.
* Min Temperature...36-44.
* Max Humidity...90-100 percent.
* MIXING HEIGHT...400 ft AGL.
* SNOW LEVEL...3400 feet.
* 20-FOOT WINDS...
    VALLEYS/SLOPES.......West winds 8 to 13 mph.
    RIDGES...............West winds 10 to 15 mph.

.THURSDAY...
* Sky/Weather...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers through the day.
* Max Temperature...46-56.
* Min Humidity...57-72 percent.
* MIXING HEIGHT...4600 ft AGL.
* SNOW LEVEL...3400 feet.
* 20-FOOT WINDS...
    VALLEYS/SLOPES.......Southwest winds 8 to 13 mph.
    RIDGES...............Southwest winds 8 to 13 mph.


$$


.EXTENDED FORECAST FOR DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...

...Northwest California Coast...
.FRIDAY...Showers. Lows 38 to 46. Highs 49 to 57. Southeast winds
5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows 38 to 46.
Highs 55 to 63. Northeast winds 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows 39 to 47.
Highs 55 to 63. North winds 10 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40 to 48. Highs 60 to 68.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 43 to 51. Highs 60 to 68.

...Northwest California Interior...
.FRIDAY...Showers and chance of snow showers. Lows 34 to 42.
Highs 44 to 55. South winds 5 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with showers likely. Lows 34 to 42.
Highs 51 to 62. Northeast winds 10 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with slight chance of showers. Lows 34 to
42. Highs 56 to 65. North winds 5 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36 to 44. Highs 64 to 72.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 40 to 48. Highs 67 to 76.

.6 to 10 DAY OUTLOOK...Monday April 1 THROUGH Friday April 5, 2024...
FOR NW CALIF...NEAR NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND NEAR NORMAL PRECIPITATION.

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