Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
634
FNUS55 KBOU 020854
FWFBOU
Fire Weather Forecast for Northeast and North Central Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder CO
254 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024
.DISCUSSION...Today and tonight...Breezy conditions are expected
over the higher terrain as well as over far northern Colorado with
gusts to 35 mph. For the rest of the area (Urban Corridor and
adjacent plains) east to southeast winds are expected. Cooler
conditions will prevail today behind yesterday`s cold front. A few
weak showers and perhaps a couple thunderstorms will form late
this afternoon and evening over the eastern plains.
LONG TERM DISCUSSION...Friday through Monday...
Light snow will occur for areas above 8k ft starting Friday morning
through Saturday. Elsewhere scattered showers and thunderstorms are
likely. Minimum relative humidities remain above 20 percent. Breezy
conditions will occur Friday afternoon with wind gusts up to 40 mph
across the valleys, foothills, and plains. Drier conditions are
possible Sunday and Monday which may lead to elevated fire weather
conditions. Smoke dispersal reaches good to excellent Friday,
Saturday and Sunday for the mountains and valleys.
...Thunderstorms imply strong gusty erratic winds...
...All surface winds are 20-Foot...10-Minute averaged winds...
...CWR is Chance of Wetting Rain - 0.10 inch or more liquid...
...24 HR Trends are based on averages over the respective zone
groups and may not match the actual forecast values
shown in those groups...
COZ238-022245-
Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County-
Including Fort Collins, Hereford, Loveland, Nunn,
and West Pawnee Grasslands
254 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny until 1200, then partly
cloudy(30-40%).
Max Temperature.....57-63.
24 hr trend......2-4 degrees cooler.
Min Humidity........14-20%.
24 hr trend......10-15% drier.
20-foot winds.......West winds 14-24 mph with gusts to around 35
mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................1.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 40-50 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0700, then 10000-11000
ft AGL.
Transport winds.....Northwest 15-20 mph until 0900, then west 25-30
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0800. Excellent after 1400.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy(40-50%) until 2100, then mostly
cloudy(60-65%). Slight chance of thunderstorms
until 0300. Slight chance of snow showers after
0200. Slight chance of rain showers after 0300.
Min Temperature.....34-38.
24 hr trend......2-4 degrees warmer.
Max Humidity........62-72%.
24 hr trend......4-7% wetter.
20-foot winds.......West winds 4-9 mph with gusts to around 30 mph
until 2400, then southeast 4-8 mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................2.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....Southwest 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......7000-8000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL
until 2100, then Below 1000 FT AGL until 0300,
then 1000 ft AGL until 0400, then Below 1000 FT
AGL.
Transport winds.....West around 25 mph until 1900, then 10-15 mph
until 2300, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent until 1900. Poor after 2000.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy(50-60%) until 0900, then partly
cloudy(50-60%) until 1200, then mostly cloudy.
Slight chance of snow showers until 0800.
Slight chance of rain showers until 1200, then
rain showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms.
Max Temperature.....57-65.
24 hr trend......Little change.
Min Humidity........31-35%.
24 hr trend......15-20% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5-12 mph with gusts to around
20 mph until 1200, then north 14-24 mph with
gusts to around 35 mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 3.
CWR.................10 percent increasing to 30 percent in the
afternoon.
15K FT MSL winds....West 45-55 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0700, then 4500-5500 ft
AGL.
Transport winds.....Southeast around 10 mph until 0800, then west
until 1100, then northwest 20-25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1100, then very good.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 30s. Northwest winds 4-9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds
12-18 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
13-20 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers.
Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the lower 60s. West winds
17-27 mph.
$$
COZ239-022245-
Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield
County-
Including Arvada, Boulder, Golden, Lakewood, and Longmont
254 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny until 1500, then partly
cloudy(30-40%). Slight chance of thunderstorms
after 1500.
Max Temperature.....60-64.
24 hr trend......2-4 degrees cooler.
Min Humidity........19-23%.
24 hr trend......10-15% drier.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6-14 mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 40-50 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0700, then 8500-9500 ft
AGL.
Transport winds.....Light winds until 0800. West around 20 mph
after 1300.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1100. Very good after 1300.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy(35-45%) until 2100, then mostly
cloudy(50-60%) until 0300, then partly
cloudy(40-50%). Slight chance of thunderstorms
until 2100. Slight chance of thunderstorms
after 2400 until 0300.
Min Temperature.....38-42.
24 hr trend......Little change.
Max Humidity........55-65%.
24 hr trend......10-15% drier.
20-foot winds.......West winds 4-9 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the
evening.
Haines Index........4 or low.
LAL.................2.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......3000-4000 ft AGL until 2100, then Below 1000 FT
AGL.
Transport winds.....Southwest around 15 mph until 2000, then south
until 2200, then light until 2300, then south
around 10 mph until 2400, then light.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 1900, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy(30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1200.
Max Temperature.....64-68.
24 hr trend......2-4 degrees warmer.
Min Humidity........23-31%.
24 hr trend......4-7% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 5-12 mph with gusts to around
20 mph until 1200, then northwest 12-18 mph
with gusts to around 30 mph.
Haines Index........4 or low.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 3.
CWR.................0 percent increasing to 10 percent in the
afternoon.
15K FT MSL winds....West 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0800, then 6000-7000 ft
AGL.
Transport winds.....Southwest 10-15 mph until 1200, then west
around 20 mph until 1700, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1100, then good until 1200, then
very good until 1500, then good.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds 4-8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs
in the mid 60s. South winds 7-14 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds
10-17 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain
showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 60s. West
winds 16-26 mph.
$$
COZ240-022245-
North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and
Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County-
Including Aurora, Brighton, City of Denver,
Denver International Airport, Highlands Ranch, Littleton,
and Parker
254 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny until 1500, then partly
cloudy(35-45%). Slight chance of thunderstorms
after 1500.
Max Temperature.....60-64.
24 hr trend......7-10 degrees cooler.
Min Humidity........19-25%.
24 hr trend......2-4% drier.
20-foot winds.......East winds 6-14 mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 40-50 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0700, then 8000-9000 ft
AGL.
Transport winds.....Light winds until 1000, then west 10-15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Very good after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy(40-50%) until 2100, then mostly
cloudy(60-65%) until 0300, then partly
cloudy(40-50%). Slight chance of thunderstorms
until 0300.
Min Temperature.....39-43.
24 hr trend......2-4 degrees warmer.
Max Humidity........56-64%.
24 hr trend......7-10% drier.
20-foot winds.......East winds 7-14 mph with gusts to around 20 mph
until 2400, then south 8-15 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
Haines Index........4 or low.
LAL.................2.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......4500-5500 ft AGL until 2000, then Below 1000 FT
AGL until 0200, then 1000 ft AGL until 0500,
then Below 1000 FT AGL.
Transport winds.....Southwest around 15 mph until 1900, then
northwest until 2000, then east until 2400,
then south until 0400, then around 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2000, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy(30-35%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1200.
Max Temperature.....65-69.
24 hr trend......4-7 degrees warmer.
Min Humidity........21-25%.
24 hr trend......Little change.
20-foot winds.......South winds 13-20 mph until 1200, then
northwest 13-23 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph.
Haines Index........4 or low.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 3.
CWR.................0 percent increasing to 10 percent in the
afternoon.
15K FT MSL winds....West 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0700, then 7000-8000 ft
AGL.
Transport winds.....South around 20 mph until 1100. Northwest after
1500.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1000, then very good until 1600,
then good.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 30s. East winds 5-12 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs
in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 10-17 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in
the upper 70s. South winds 14-24 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler. Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in
the mid 60s. West winds 16-23 mph.
$$
COZ241-022245-
Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet-
Including Castle Rock, Elbert, Fondis, Kiowa, and Larkspur
254 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny until 1500, then partly
cloudy(35-45%). Slight chance of thunderstorms
after 1400.
Max Temperature.....58-62.
24 hr trend......7-10 degrees cooler.
Min Humidity........23-31%.
24 hr trend......Little change.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 4-9 mph until 1200, then
southeast 8-15 mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 3.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 40-50 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0700, then 8500-9500 ft
AGL.
Transport winds.....North around 10 mph until 1000, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Very good after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy(40-50%) until 2100, then mostly
cloudy(50-60%). Slight chance of thunderstorms
until 0300.
Min Temperature.....34-40.
24 hr trend......2-4 degrees warmer.
Max Humidity........63-73%.
24 hr trend......15-20% drier.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7-14 mph with gusts to around
20 mph until 2400, then south 14-24 mph with
gusts to around 35 mph.
Haines Index........4 or low.
LAL.................3 until 2400, then 2.
CWR.................10 percent decreasing to 0 percent after
midnight.
15K FT MSL winds....West 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......5000-6000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL
until 2200, then Below 1000 FT AGL until 0100,
then 1000 ft AGL until 0200, then Below 1000 FT
AGL until 0300, then 1000 ft AGL until 0500,
then Below 1000 FT AGL.
Transport winds.....South 10-15 mph until 2000, then southeast
until 0100, then south 20-25 mph until 0500,
then around 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2000, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy(40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy(60-65%). Slight chance of thunderstorms
after 1200.
Max Temperature.....64-68.
24 hr trend......4-7 degrees warmer.
Min Humidity........22-28%.
24 hr trend......2-4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. Southwest winds 16-26 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
Haines Index........4 or low.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 3.
CWR.................0 percent increasing to 10 percent in the
afternoon.
15K FT MSL winds....West 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......8000-9000 ft AGL.
Transport winds.....Southwest 25-30 mph until 1400. Northwest after
1700.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1000, then good until 1100, then
very good until 1200, then excellent until
1700, then very good.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 30s. North winds 8-15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs
in the lower 60s. South winds 14-24 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer, breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 17-27 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 17-26 mph.
$$
COZ243-022245-
Central and South Weld County-
Including Eaton, Fort Lupton, Greeley, and Roggen
254 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny until 1500, then partly
cloudy(30-40%). Slight chance of thunderstorms
after 1600.
Max Temperature.....61-65.
24 hr trend......4-7 degrees cooler.
Min Humidity........18-22%.
24 hr trend......4-7% drier.
20-foot winds.......West winds 8-16 mph with gusts to around 25
mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 40-50 mph.
Mixing height.......1000 ft AGL until 0700, then Below 1000 FT AGL
until 0800, then 10000-11000 ft AGL.
Transport winds.....Northwest 10-15 mph until 1000, then west 15-20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1000. Excellent after 1400.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy(40-50%) until 2100, then mostly
cloudy until 0300, then partly cloudy(40-50%).
Slight chance of thunderstorms until 0300.
Min Temperature.....36-40.
24 hr trend......2-4 degrees warmer.
Max Humidity........67-73%.
24 hr trend......2-4% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 6-13 mph with gusts to around
20 mph.
Haines Index........4 or low.
LAL.................3.
CWR.................10 percent decreasing to 0 percent after
midnight.
15K FT MSL winds....Southwest 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......9000 ft AGL until 1900, then 3500 ft AGL until
2000, then Below 1000 FT AGL until 0400, then
1000 ft AGL.
Transport winds.....West around 15 mph until 2000, then east until
2300, then southeast until 0500, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 1900, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy(40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers until
1200, then chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms.
Max Temperature.....65-69.
24 hr trend......2-4 degrees warmer.
Min Humidity........27-31%.
24 hr trend......7-10% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South winds 9-16 mph with gusts to around 25
mph until 1200, then north 14-24 mph with gusts
to around 40 mph.
Haines Index........4 or low.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 3.
CWR.................0 percent increasing to 10 percent in the
afternoon.
15K FT MSL winds....West 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......5500-6500 ft AGL.
Transport winds.....South around 15 mph until 1000, then west until
1400, then northwest 20-25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1100, then very good until 1700,
then good.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 30s. Northeast winds 5-12 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs
in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 13-20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in
the upper 70s. South winds 14-24 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain
showers. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest
winds 15-25 mph.
$$
COZ242-022245-
Northeast Weld County-
Including Briggsdale, East Pawnee Grasslands, Grover,
Pawnee Buttes, Raymer, and Stoneham
254 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny until 1200, then partly
cloudy(30-35%).
Max Temperature.....59-63.
24 hr trend......4-7 degrees cooler.
Min Humidity........13-17%.
24 hr trend......20-25% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 14-24 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................1.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 45-55 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0700, then 10000-11000
ft AGL.
Transport winds.....Northwest 20-25 mph until 0900, then west 25-30
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good until 1100,
then excellent.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms
until 0300. Chance of rain showers after 2300
until 0300, then slight chance of rain showers.
Min Temperature.....35-39.
24 hr trend......2-4 degrees warmer.
Max Humidity........64-70%.
24 hr trend......20-25% drier.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 6-14 mph with gusts to around
20 mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................3.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......6000-7000 ft AGL until 2000. Below 1000 FT AGL
after 2100.
Transport winds.....West 15-20 mph until 2000, then northwest
around 10 mph until 2100, then north until
2200, then southeast until 0400, then south
around 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 1900, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy(55-60%). Slight chance of rain
showers until 1200, then rain showers likely
and slight chance of thunderstorms.
Max Temperature.....60-66.
24 hr trend......Little change.
Min Humidity........29-35%.
24 hr trend......15-20% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South winds 12-18 mph with gusts to around 30
mph until 1200, then northwest 14-24 mph with
gusts to around 40 mph.
Haines Index........4 or low.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 3.
CWR.................10 percent increasing to 30 percent in the
afternoon.
15K FT MSL winds....Southwest 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......3500-4500 ft AGL until 1200, then 5000-6000 ft
AGL.
Transport winds.....South 20-25 mph until 1100. Northwest 25-30 mph
after 1400.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1000, then good until 1200, then
very good until 1600, then good.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 30s. North winds
6-13 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds
13-23 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer, breezy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the upper 70s.
South winds 17-27 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain
showers. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 60s. Southwest
winds 18-28 mph.
$$
COZ244-022245-
Morgan County-
Including Brush, Fort Morgan, Goodrich, and Wiggins
254 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny until 1500, then partly
cloudy(35-45%).
Max Temperature.....61-65.
24 hr trend......7-10 degrees cooler.
Min Humidity........16-22%.
24 hr trend......15-20% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10-18 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph
decreasing to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
LAL.................1.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 45-55 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0800, then 9500-10500
ft AGL.
Transport winds.....Northwest 15-20 mph until 0900. West after
1700.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then good until 1100, then
very good until 1500, then excellent until
1700, then very good.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers until
2100. Slight chance of thunderstorms until
0300, then slight chance of rain showers.
Min Temperature.....36-40.
24 hr trend......2-4 degrees warmer.
Max Humidity........68-74%.
24 hr trend......15-20% drier.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 6-14 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................3.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......7500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL until
2000, then Below 1000 FT AGL until 2100, then
1000 ft AGL until 2200, then Below 1000 FT AGL
until 0400, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport winds.....West 10-15 mph until 2000, then east until
2300, then southeast until 0500, then south
around 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 1900, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy(50-60%) until 0900, then partly
cloudy(40-50%) until 1200, then mostly cloudy.
Chance of rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max Temperature.....66-70.
24 hr trend......4-7 degrees warmer.
Min Humidity........27-31%.
24 hr trend......7-10% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South winds 14-24 mph until 1200, then
northwest. Gusts up to 35 mph.
Haines Index........4 or low.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 3.
CWR.................0 percent increasing to 30 percent in the
afternoon.
15K FT MSL winds....Southwest 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......6500-7500 ft AGL.
Transport winds.....South 20-25 mph until 0800. Northwest after
1500.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1000. Very good after 1200.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms. Lows in
the lower 30s. North winds 6-13 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper 60s. Southeast winds
13-23 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer, breezy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 70s. South
winds 16-26 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s.
Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds 20-26 mph.
$$
COZ245-022245-
Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties-
Including Bennett, Byers, Deer Trail, and Leader
254 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny until 1500, then partly
cloudy(35-45%). Slight chance of thunderstorms
after 1500.
Max Temperature.....59-63.
24 hr trend......10-15 degrees cooler.
Min Humidity........23-27%.
24 hr trend......4-7% drier.
20-foot winds.......North winds 6-12 mph until 1200, then east 6-13
mph with gusts to around 20 mph.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 3.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 45-55 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0700, then 7000-8000 ft
AGL.
Transport winds.....Northwest 10-15 mph until 1100. Southwest after
1700.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy until 0300, then partly
cloudy(40-50%). Chance of rain showers until
2100. Slight chance of thunderstorms until
0300.
Min Temperature.....37-41.
24 hr trend......4-7 degrees warmer.
Max Humidity........61-71%.
24 hr trend......15-20% drier.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 9-17 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
increasing to 35 mph after midnight.
Haines Index........4 or low.
LAL.................3.
CWR.................10 percent decreasing to 0 percent after
midnight.
15K FT MSL winds....West 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......2500-3500 ft AGL until 2100, then Below 1000 FT
AGL until 0300, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport winds.....North around 10 mph until 2000, then east until
2400, then south 15-20 mph until 0400, then
25-30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy(40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1200.
Max Temperature.....66-70.
24 hr trend......7-10 degrees warmer.
Min Humidity........25-29%.
24 hr trend......Little change.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. South winds 18-28 mph until 1200, then
west 14-24 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph.
Haines Index........4 or low.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 3.
CWR.................0 percent increasing to 10 percent in the
afternoon.
15K FT MSL winds....West 30-40 mph.
Mixing height.......7000-8000 ft AGL.
Transport winds.....South 25-30 mph until 1300. Northwest after
1600.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1000, then very good until 1200,
then excellent until 1700, then very good.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms. Lows in
the lower 30s. North winds 6-13 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs
in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 14-24 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer, breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 18-28 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler. Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in
the upper 60s. Southwest winds 18-24 mph.
$$
COZ248-022245-
Logan County-
Including Crook, Merino, Sterling, and Peetz
254 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny until 1500, then partly cloudy.
Max Temperature.....61-65.
24 hr trend......2-4 degrees cooler.
Min Humidity........13-17%.
24 hr trend......20-25% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 14-24 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................1.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 45-55 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0700, then 10500-11500
ft AGL.
Transport winds.....Northwest 20-25 mph until 0900, then west 25-30
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1300.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
until 2400, then chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms until 0300, then
slight chance of rain showers.
Min Temperature.....36-40.
24 hr trend......2-4 degrees warmer.
Max Humidity........65-71%.
24 hr trend......25-35% drier.
20-foot winds.......East winds 4-9 mph until 2400, then southeast
6-13 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 2.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......8500 ft AGL until 1900. Below 1000 FT AGL after
2000.
Transport winds.....West around 20 mph until 1900, then northwest
around 10 mph until 2100, then southeast until
0200, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 1900, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy(60-65%). Slight chance of rain
showers until 1200, then rain showers likely
and chance of thunderstorms.
Max Temperature.....64-68.
24 hr trend......2-4 degrees warmer.
Min Humidity........32-40%.
24 hr trend......20-25% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. South winds 13-23 mph until 1200, then
northwest 15-25 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph.
Haines Index........4 or low.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4.
CWR.................0 percent increasing to 40 percent in the
afternoon.
15K FT MSL winds....Southwest 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0700, then 5000-6000 ft
AGL.
Transport winds.....South 15-20 mph until 0800, then southwest
25-30 mph until 1300, then west until 1500,
then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0800. Very good after 1100.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms. Lows in
the lower 30s. North winds 7-14 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds
12-18 mph.
.SUNDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
18-28 mph.
.MONDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds
21-29 mph.
$$
COZ249-250-022245-
Washington County-Sedgwick County-
Including Akron, Cope, Last Chance, Otis, Julesburg, Ovid,
and Sedgwick
254 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny until 1500, then partly cloudy.
Max Temperature.....60-64.
24 hr trend......7-10 degrees cooler.
Min Humidity........16-24%.
24 hr trend......10-15% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 11-21 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
LAL.................1.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 50-60 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0700, then 9000-10000
ft AGL.
Transport winds.....Northwest 15-20 mph until 0900. West after
1700.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy(60-65%). Slight chance of
thunderstorms until 0300, then slight chance of
rain showers.
Min Temperature.....37-41.
24 hr trend......2-4 degrees warmer.
Max Humidity........64-72%.
24 hr trend......25-35% drier.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 7-15 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
increasing to 30 mph after midnight.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................3.
CWR.................10 percent decreasing to 0 percent after
midnight.
15K FT MSL winds....West 40-50 mph.
Mixing height.......8000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000-2000 ft AGL
until 2100, then Below 1000 FT AGL until 0500,
then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport winds.....West around 15 mph until 1900, then northwest
until 2000, then east until 2400, then south
15-20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 1900, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy(50-60%). Slight chance of rain
showers until 1200, then chance of rain showers
and slight chance of thunderstorms until 1500,
then chance of thunderstorms.
Max Temperature.....67-71.
24 hr trend......7-10 degrees warmer.
Min Humidity........31-39%.
24 hr trend......10-15% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. Southwest winds 18-28 mph with gusts to
around 40 mph.
Haines Index........4 or low.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4.
CWR.................0 percent increasing to 30 percent in the
afternoon.
15K FT MSL winds....West 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......6500-7500 ft AGL.
Transport winds.....South 25-30 mph until 0800. North after 1700.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good until 1200,
then excellent until 1700, then very good.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms. Lows in
the lower 30s. North winds 8-15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds
12-18 mph.
.SUNDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
18-28 mph.
.MONDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows around 50. Highs in the upper 60s. Southwest winds
20-28 mph.
$$
COZ251-022245-
Phillips County-
Including Amherst, Haxtun, and Holyoke
254 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny.
Max Temperature.....61-65.
24 hr trend......2-4 degrees cooler.
Min Humidity........15-19%.
24 hr trend......15-20% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 13-22 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................1.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 50-60 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0700, then 9000-10000
ft AGL.
Transport winds.....Northwest 20-25 mph until 0900. West after
1700.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy(50-60%). Slight chance of rain
showers until 2400, then chance of rain
showers.
Min Temperature.....Around 40.
24 hr trend......Little change.
Max Humidity........69-73%.
24 hr trend......25-35% drier.
20-foot winds.......East winds 4-13 mph until 2400, then south 7-13
mph. Gusts up to 20 mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................1.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 40-50 mph.
Mixing height.......8000 ft AGL until 1900. Below 1000 FT AGL after
2000.
Transport winds.....West 10-15 mph until 2000. South after 2100.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 1900, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers
until 1200, then rain showers likely and chance
of thunderstorms.
Max Temperature.....67-71.
24 hr trend......4-7 degrees warmer.
Min Humidity........33-41%.
24 hr trend......15-20% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. South winds 15-25 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4.
CWR.................0 percent increasing to 40 percent in the
afternoon.
15K FT MSL winds....Southwest 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0700, then 5500-6500 ft
AGL.
Transport winds.....South 20-25 mph until 0800, then 30-35 mph
until 1400, then west until 1700, then
northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good until 1700,
then good.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms. Lows in
the mid 30s. North winds 8-15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s. Southeast winds
10-17 mph.
.SUNDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 70s. Southeast winds
18-28 mph.
.MONDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around 70. Southwest winds
20-28 mph.
$$
COZ246-022245-
North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln
County-
Including Agate, Hugo, Limon, and Matheson
254 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny until 1500, then partly
cloudy(30-40%). Slight chance of thunderstorms
after 1500.
Max Temperature.....59-63.
24 hr trend......10-15 degrees cooler.
Min Humidity........21-27%.
24 hr trend......4-7% drier.
20-foot winds.......North winds 9-16 mph with gusts to around 30
mph until 1200, then east 7-13 mph with gusts
to around 20 mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 40-50 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0700, then 8000-9000 ft
AGL.
Transport winds.....North 15-20 mph until 1200, then west until
1600, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1300, then good.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy(50-60%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy(40-50%) until 0300, then mostly
cloudy(50-60%). Chance of rain showers until
2100. Slight chance of thunderstorms until
0300.
Min Temperature.....35-39.
24 hr trend......Little change.
Max Humidity........62-72%.
24 hr trend......25-35% drier.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 9-17 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph
after midnight.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................3.
CWR.................10 percent decreasing to 0 percent after
midnight.
15K FT MSL winds....West 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......5500-6500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL
until 2300, then Below 1000 FT AGL until 0100,
then 1000 ft AGL until 0200, then Below 1000 FT
AGL until 0300, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport winds.....Southeast around 15 mph until 2000. South
around 30 mph after 0500.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2000, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy(40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy(55-60%). Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms after 1200.
Max Temperature.....67-71.
24 hr trend......7-10 degrees warmer.
Min Humidity........26-30%.
24 hr trend......4-7% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. South winds 19-29 mph with gusts to
around 40 mph.
Haines Index........4 or low.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 3.
CWR.................0 percent increasing to 10 percent in the
afternoon.
15K FT MSL winds....West 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......8000-9000 ft AGL.
Transport winds.....South around 30 mph until 1400. Northwest after
1700.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 1100, then very good until 1300,
then excellent until 1700, then very good.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of thunderstorms. Lows in
the lower 30s. North winds 10-17 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs
in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 14-24 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer, windy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain
showers. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds
20-30 mph.
.MONDAY...Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in
the upper 60s. Southwest winds 18-25 mph.
$$
COZ247-022245-
Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County-
Including Forder, Karval, Kutch, and Punkin Center
254 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain showers
after 1600.
Max Temperature.....63-67.
24 hr trend......7-10 degrees cooler.
Min Humidity........18-22%.
24 hr trend......4-7% drier.
20-foot winds.......North winds 10-17 mph until 1200, then
southeast 7-14 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
LAL.................1.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 45-55 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0700, then 8000-9000 ft
AGL.
Transport winds.....North 15-20 mph until 1100, then west around 10
mph until 1300, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1300. Very good after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy(50-60%). Slight chance of
thunderstorms until 0300.
Min Temperature.....35-41.
24 hr trend......Little change.
Max Humidity........65-73%.
24 hr trend......15-20% drier.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 9-17 mph with gusts to around
25 mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................3 until 2400, then 2.
CWR.................10 percent decreasing to 0 percent after
midnight.
15K FT MSL winds....West 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......6000-7000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport winds.....Southeast 15-20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2000, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy(50-60%). Slight chance of
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max Temperature.....71-75.
24 hr trend......7-10 degrees warmer.
Min Humidity........20-26%.
24 hr trend......2-4% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Breezy. South winds 14-24 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
Haines Index........4 or low.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 3.
CWR.................0 percent increasing to 10 percent in the
afternoon.
15K FT MSL winds....West 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......8000-9000 ft AGL until 1500, then 10000-11000
ft AGL.
Transport winds.....South 20-25 mph until 1300, then southwest
around 30 mph until 1700, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 1100, then very good until 1300,
then excellent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 30s. North winds
15-25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs
in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 13-20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Warmer, breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 16-26 mph.
.MONDAY...Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in
the lower 70s. Southwest winds 20-28 mph.
$$
COZ215-022245-
Larimer and Boulder Counties Between 6000 and 9000 Feet-
Including Estes Park, Glendevey, Laramie River Valley, Nederland,
and Red Feather Lakes
254 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny until 0900, then partly
cloudy(35-45%).
Max Temperature.....45-55.
24 hr trend......10-15 degrees cooler.
Min Humidity........19-27%.
24 hr trend......15-20% drier.
20-foot winds.......
Valleys/lwr slopes...West winds 14-24 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....West winds 14-24 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................1.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 45-55 mph.
Mixing height.......9000-10000 ft AGL.
Transport winds.....West 20-25 mph until 0900, then around 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0800. Excellent after 1400.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy(35-45%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy(55-60%). Slight chance of thunderstorms
until 2100. Slight chance of snow showers.
Min Temperature.....27-37.
24 hr trend......Little change.
Max Humidity........53-63%.
24 hr trend......7-10% drier.
20-foot winds.......
Valleys/lwr slopes...Southwest winds 4-12 mph. Gusts up to 30
mph in the evening.
Ridges/upr slopes....Southwest winds 4-12 mph. Gusts up to 30
mph in the evening.
Haines Index........4 or low.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 1.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 40-50 mph.
Mixing height.......6500-7500 ft AGL until 2000. Below 1000 FT AGL
after 2200.
Transport winds.....West 20-25 mph until 2000, then southwest
around 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent until 1900. Poor after 2000.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy(50-60%). Chance of snow showers
and slight chance of rain showers until 1200,
then snow showers likely with possible rain
showers and thunderstorms.
Max Temperature.....47-57.
24 hr trend......7-10 degrees warmer.
Min Humidity........29-39%.
24 hr trend......4-7% wetter.
20-foot winds.......
Valleys/lwr slopes...West winds 10-20 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....West winds 10-20 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 3.
CWR.................10 percent increasing to 30 percent in the
afternoon.
15K FT MSL winds....Southwest 40-50 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0700, then 5000-6000 ft
AGL.
Transport winds.....West 10-15 mph until 0800. 25-30 mph after
1000.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good until 1600,
then good.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms and
snow showers. Lows in the upper 20s. West winds 4-8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs
in the upper 50s. Southeast winds 7-14 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 60s.
South winds 10-17 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, windy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers,
rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the
upper 30s. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds 23-33 mph.
$$
COZ216-022245-
Jefferson and West Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet/Gilpin/Clear
Creek/Northeast Park Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Including Bailey, Central City, Evergreen, Georgetown,
Idaho Springs, Northern Rampart Range, Tarryall, and Westcreek
254 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny until 1200, then partly
cloudy(30-40%). Slight chance of thunderstorms
after 1400. Slight chance of snow showers after
1600.
Max Temperature.....51-61.
24 hr trend......7-10 degrees cooler.
Min Humidity........15-25%.
24 hr trend......Little change.
20-foot winds.......
Valleys/lwr slopes...Southwest winds 7-15 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....Southwest winds 8-16 mph with gusts to
around 25 mph.
Haines Index........4 or low.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 40-50 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0700, then 10000-11000
ft AGL.
Transport winds.....Southwest 10-15 mph until 1000, then west 20-25
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1000. Excellent after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy(35-45%). Slight chance of
thunderstorms and snow showers until 2100.
Min Temperature.....30-40.
24 hr trend......2-4 degrees warmer.
Max Humidity........51-61%.
24 hr trend......15-20% drier.
20-foot winds.......
Valleys/lwr slopes...Southwest winds 4-9 mph with gusts to
around 20 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....Southwest winds 5-13 mph with gusts to
around 30 mph.
Haines Index........4 or low.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 1.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......7000-8000 ft AGL until 2000. Below 1000 FT AGL
after 2300.
Transport winds.....West 15-20 mph until 2000, then southwest 10-15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 1900. Poor after 2000.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy(30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy(60-65%). Slight chance of thunderstorms
after 1200.
Max Temperature.....55-65.
24 hr trend......4-7 degrees warmer.
Min Humidity........16-26%.
24 hr trend......2-4% drier.
20-foot winds.......
Valleys/lwr slopes...West winds 13-23 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....Breezy. West winds 14-24 mph with gusts to
around 40 mph.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 3.
CWR.................0 percent increasing to 10 percent in the
afternoon.
15K FT MSL winds....West 40-50 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0700, then 9000-10000
ft AGL.
Transport winds.....Southwest 15-20 mph until 0900, then west 30-35
mph until 1600, then 20-25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good until 1000,
then excellent until 1700, then very good.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms and
snow showers. Lows in the lower 30s. East winds 4-8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs around 60. South winds 7-14 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows
around 40. Highs in the upper 60s. South winds 13-23 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain
and snow showers. Lows around 40. Highs in the mid 50s. West
winds 19-29 mph.
$$
COZ211-022245-
Jackson County Below 9000 Feet-
Including Gould, North Park, Rand, Spicer, and Walden
254 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny until 0900, then partly
cloudy(35-45%) until 1500, then mostly
cloudy(50-60%).
Max Temperature.....43-47.
24 hr trend......2-4 degrees cooler.
Min Humidity........23-27%.
24 hr trend......20-25% drier.
20-foot winds.......West winds 13-23 mph with gusts to around 35
mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................1.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 40-50 mph.
Mixing height.......7500-8500 ft AGL.
Transport winds.....West around 15 mph until 0800, then 25-30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1400.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy(50-60%). Slight chance of snow
showers after 0300.
Min Temperature.....25-29.
24 hr trend......4-7 degrees warmer.
Max Humidity........58-68%.
24 hr trend......Little change.
20-foot winds.......South winds 5-12 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the
evening.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................1.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 40-50 mph.
Mixing height.......6000-7000 ft AGL until 2000, then Below 1000 FT
AGL.
Transport winds.....West 20-25 mph until 2000, then southwest
around 10 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent until 1900. Poor after 2000.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Slight
chance of thunderstorms after 1200.
Max Temperature.....43-47.
24 hr trend......Little change.
Min Humidity........35-45%.
24 hr trend......10-15% wetter.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10-20 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 3.
CWR.................10 percent increasing to 30 percent in the
afternoon.
15K FT MSL winds....Southwest 45-55 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0700, then 4000-5000 ft
AGL.
Transport winds.....Southwest 15-20 mph until 0900, then west 20-25
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then good.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. South winds
4-7 mph.
.SATURDAY...Not as cool. Mostly clear. Slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 50s. South winds 7-14 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the lower 60s.
South winds 13-20 mph.
.MONDAY...Colder, windy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers
and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs
in the lower 40s. West winds 21-31 mph.
$$
COZ213-022245-
Grand and Summit Counties Below 9000 Feet-
Including Dillon, Fraser, Granby, Grand Lake,
Green Mountain Reservoir, Hot Sulphur Springs, Kremmling,
Middle Park, and Williams Fork Reservoir
254 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny until 1200, then partly
cloudy(40-50%).
Max Temperature.....44-52.
24 hr trend......4-7 degrees cooler.
Min Humidity........19-27%.
24 hr trend......4-7% drier.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10-20 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................1.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 45-55 mph.
Mixing height.......8500-9500 ft AGL.
Transport winds.....West 10-15 mph until 0900. Around 30 mph after
1300.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1300.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy(50-60%) until 2100, then partly
cloudy(30-40%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy(55-60%).
Min Temperature.....27-31.
24 hr trend......4-7 degrees warmer.
Max Humidity........53-63%.
24 hr trend......20-25% drier.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 6-13 mph with gusts to around
30 mph until 2400, then southeast 4-7 mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................1.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......6000-7000 ft AGL until 2000, then Below 1000 FT
AGL.
Transport winds.....West 20-25 mph until 2000, then southwest 10-15
mph until 2300, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 1900, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy(60-65%). Slight chance of snow
showers until 1200. Slight chance of rain
showers after 1000 until 1200, then chance of
snow showers, rain showers and slight chance of
thunderstorms.
Max Temperature.....45-53.
24 hr trend......Little change.
Min Humidity........27-37%.
24 hr trend......7-10% wetter.
20-foot winds.......West winds 11-21 mph with gusts to around 35
mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 3.
CWR.................10 percent increasing to 20 percent in the
afternoon.
15K FT MSL winds....Southwest 45-55 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0700, then 5000-6000 ft
AGL.
Transport winds.....Southwest 10-15 mph until 0900, then west 25-30
mph until 1200, then 30-35 mph until 1500, then
20-25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then good until 1000, then
excellent until 1400, then very good until
1600, then good.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. East winds
4-7 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs
in the upper 50s. South winds 7-14 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight chance
of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the lower 60s.
South winds 12-18 mph.
.MONDAY...Colder, breezy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers
and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows around 30. Highs in the
mid 40s. West winds 18-28 mph.
$$
COZ214-022245-
Central and Southeast Park County-
Including Eleven Mile Canyon Reservoir, Fairplay, Guffey,
Hartsel, Lake George, and South Park
254 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0900, then mostly sunny
until 1500, then partly cloudy.
Max Temperature.....46-56.
24 hr trend......4-7 degrees cooler.
Min Humidity........14-20%.
24 hr trend......4-7% drier.
20-foot winds.......
Valleys/lwr slopes...Breezy. Southwest winds 8-15 mph until
1200, then west 15-25 mph. Gusts up to 35
mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....Breezy. West winds 12-18 mph until 1200,
then 18-28 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph.
Haines Index........4 or low.
LAL.................1.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0700, then 9000-10000
ft AGL.
Transport winds.....West 10-15 mph until 0900. Around 30 mph after
1200.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1300.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy(35-45%).
Min Temperature.....27-31.
24 hr trend......Little change.
Max Humidity........58-68%.
24 hr trend......2-4% drier.
20-foot winds.......
Valleys/lwr slopes...Southwest winds 6-14 mph. Gusts up to 30
mph decreasing to 20 mph after midnight.
Ridges/upr slopes....Southwest winds 6-14 mph. Gusts up to 35
mph in the evening.
Haines Index........4 or low.
LAL.................1.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......6500-7500 ft AGL until 2000. Below 1000 FT AGL
after 2100.
Transport winds.....West 20-25 mph until 2000, then southwest 10-15
mph until 0200, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent until 1900. Poor after 2000.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy(30-40%). Slight chance of snow
showers after 1200 until 1400. Slight chance of
thunderstorms after 1200. Slight chance of snow
showers after 1500.
Max Temperature.....50-60.
24 hr trend......2-4 degrees warmer.
Min Humidity........18-22%.
24 hr trend......2-4% wetter.
20-foot winds.......
Valleys/lwr slopes...Breezy. Southwest winds 16-26 mph with
gusts to around 40 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....Windy. Southwest winds 18-28 mph with
gusts to around 45 mph.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 40-50 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0700, then 9500-10500
ft AGL.
Transport winds.....Southwest 15-20 mph until 0900, then 30-35 mph
until 1100, then west 35-40 mph until 1700,
then around 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good until 1000,
then excellent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Northeast
winds 5-12 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs
in the upper 50s. South winds 10-17 mph.
.SUNDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers.
Lows in the lower 30s. Highs around 60. South winds 17-27 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, windy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of snow
showers. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the upper 40s. West
winds 22-32 mph.
$$
COZ218-022245-
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/
Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Including Cameron Pass, Laramie and Medicine Bow Mountains,
Rabbit Ears Range, Rocky Mountain National Park,
and Willow Creek Pass
254 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny until 0900, then partly
cloudy(35-45%).
Max Temperature.....33-43.
24 hr trend......4-7 degrees cooler.
Min Humidity........26-36%.
24 hr trend......10-15% drier.
20-foot winds.......
Valleys/lwr slopes...Breezy. West winds 16-26 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....Breezy. West winds 17-27 mph with gusts to
around 40 mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................1.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 45-55 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0700, then 7000-8000 ft
AGL.
Transport winds.....West 20-25 mph until 1000, then 30-35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1300.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy(50-60%) until 2100, then partly
cloudy(50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy(55-60%). Slight chance of thunderstorms
until 2100. Slight chance of snow showers until
2300. Slight chance of snow showers after 0300.
Min Temperature.....20-30.
24 hr trend......7-10 degrees warmer.
Max Humidity........52-62%.
24 hr trend......35-50% drier.
20-foot winds.......
Valleys/lwr slopes...Southwest winds 7-15 mph. Gusts up to 30
mph decreasing to 20 mph after midnight.
Ridges/upr slopes....Southwest winds 8-16 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 1.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 40-50 mph.
Mixing height.......4500-5500 ft AGL until 2000, then Below 1000 FT
AGL.
Transport winds.....West 20-25 mph until 2000, then southwest 10-15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 1900, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers until
1200, then snow showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms.
Max Temperature.....34-44.
24 hr trend......2-4 degrees warmer.
Min Humidity........35-45%.
24 hr trend......10-15% wetter.
20-foot winds.......
Valleys/lwr slopes...West winds 14-24 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....Breezy. West winds 15-25 mph with gusts to
around 40 mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 3.
CWR.................20 percent increasing to 50 percent in the
afternoon.
15K FT MSL winds....Southwest 50-60 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0700, then 4000-5000 ft
AGL.
Transport winds.....Southwest 15-20 mph until 0800, then west 25-30
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good until 1600,
then good.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Lows around 20. Southwest winds 4-9 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 40s. South winds
8-15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers, snow showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in
the mid 50s. South winds 13-20 mph.
.MONDAY...Colder, windy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers
and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs
in the mid 30s. West winds 22-32 mph.
$$
COZ212-022245-
South and Southeast Grand/West Central and Southwest Boulder/
Gilpin/Clear Creek/Summit/North and West Park Counties Above
9000 Feet-
Including Berthoud Pass, Breckenridge,
East Slopes Mosquito Range, East Slopes Southern Gore Range,
Eisenhower Tunnel, Indian Peaks, Kenosha Mountains,
Mount Blue Sky, Puma Hills, Tarryall Mountains,
Williams Fork Mountains, and Winter Park
254 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy until 0900, then mostly sunny
until 1200, then partly cloudy(35-45%).
Max Temperature.....36-46.
24 hr trend......7-10 degrees cooler.
Min Humidity........23-33%.
24 hr trend......4-7% drier.
20-foot winds.......
Valleys/lwr slopes...Breezy. West winds 15-25 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....Windy. West winds 18-28 mph with gusts to
around 45 mph.
Haines Index........4 or low.
LAL.................1.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 40-50 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0700, then 7500-8500 ft
AGL.
Transport winds.....West 20-25 mph until 1000, then around 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1400.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy(30-40%). Slight chance of
thunderstorms and snow showers until 2100.
Min Temperature.....21-31.
24 hr trend......2-4 degrees warmer.
Max Humidity........49-59%.
24 hr trend......35-50% drier.
20-foot winds.......
Valleys/lwr slopes...Southwest winds 8-16 mph. Gusts up to 35
mph decreasing to 25 mph after midnight.
Ridges/upr slopes....Southwest winds 10-18 mph with gusts to
around 40 mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 1.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......5500-6500 ft AGL until 2000. Below 1000 FT AGL
after 2100.
Transport winds.....West around 30 mph until 1900, then southwest
15-20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 1900, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy(40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy(50-60%). Slight chance of snow showers
until 1200, then chance of snow showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms.
Max Temperature.....39-49.
24 hr trend......2-4 degrees warmer.
Min Humidity........26-36%.
24 hr trend......7-10% wetter.
20-foot winds.......
Valleys/lwr slopes...Breezy. West winds 17-27 mph with gusts to
around 45 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....Windy. West winds 20-30 mph with gusts to
around 55 mph.
Haines Index........4 or low.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 3.
CWR.................0 percent increasing to 20 percent in the
afternoon.
15K FT MSL winds....West 40-50 mph.
Mixing height.......8000-9000 ft AGL.
Transport winds.....Southwest 20-25 mph until 0800, then 30-35 mph
until 1000, then west 35-40 mph until 1600,
then 25-30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0800, then good until 0900, then
excellent until 1600, then very good.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms and
snow showers. Lows in the lower 20s. Southwest winds 5-12 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers, snow showers
and slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 40s. South
winds 9-16 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain and snow showers. Lows
around 30. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds 14-24 mph.
.MONDAY...Colder, windy. Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers
and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs
in the upper 30s. West winds 22-32 mph.
$$
COZ217-022245-
West Jackson and West Grand Counties Above 9000 Feet-
Including East Slopes Park and Northern Gore Ranges, Gore Pass,
and Rabbit Ears Pass
254 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny until 0900, then partly
cloudy(30-40%) until 1500, then mostly
cloudy(50-60%).
Max Temperature.....35-45.
24 hr trend......2-4 degrees cooler.
Min Humidity........25-35%.
24 hr trend......15-20% drier.
20-foot winds.......
Valleys/lwr slopes...Breezy. West winds 14-24 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....Breezy. West winds 16-26 mph with gusts to
around 40 mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................1.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K FT MSL winds....West 40-50 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0800, then 7500-8500 ft
AGL.
Transport winds.....West 15-20 mph until 0900, then 25-30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1300.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy(50-60%) until 2100, then partly
cloudy(40-50%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy(60-65%). Chance of snow showers after
0300.
Min Temperature.....23-29.
24 hr trend......4-7 degrees warmer.
Max Humidity........52-62%.
24 hr trend......25-35% drier.
20-foot winds.......
Valleys/lwr slopes...Southwest winds 7-15 mph. Gusts up to 30
mph decreasing to 20 mph after midnight.
Ridges/upr slopes....Southwest winds 7-15 mph with gusts to
around 35 mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................1.
CWR.................0 percent increasing to 10 percent after
midnight.
15K FT MSL winds....West 35-45 mph.
Mixing height.......5000-6000 ft AGL until 2000, then Below 1000 FT
AGL.
Transport winds.....West 20-25 mph until 2000, then southwest 10-15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 1900, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers until
1200, then snow showers likely and slight
chance of thunderstorms.
Max Temperature.....35-45.
24 hr trend......Little change.
Min Humidity........39-49%.
24 hr trend......15-20% wetter.
20-foot winds.......
Valleys/lwr slopes...West winds 12-20 mph with gusts to around
30 mph.
Ridges/upr slopes....West winds 13-23 mph with gusts to around
35 mph.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 3.
CWR.................30 percent increasing to 40 percent in the
afternoon.
15K FT MSL winds....Southwest 45-55 mph.
Mixing height.......Below 1000 FT AGL until 0700, then 4500-5500 ft
AGL.
Transport winds.....Southwest 15-20 mph until 0900, then west 20-25
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then good.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. South winds
4-8 mph.
.SATURDAY...Not as cool. Mostly clear. Slight chance of
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 50s. South winds 8-15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Snow showers likely and slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the mid 50s. South
winds 14-24 mph.
.MONDAY...Colder, windy. Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers
and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs
in the upper 30s. West winds 21-31 mph.
$$
.Outlook 6 to 10 Days...
Temperatures Below Normal and Precipitation Above Normal.
$$