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FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR S CNTRL AND SERN COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
409 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

...A RED FLAG WARNING FOR GUSTY WINDS...LOW HUMIDITY VALUES...
PROLONGED DROUGHT AND DRY FUELS REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL
8 PM TODAY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 222...223... 224 AND 225. THIS
INCLUDES THE EASTERN SAN JUAN AND LA GARITA MOUNTAINS...THE SAN
LUIS VALLEY...FREMONT COUNTY AND THE SANGRE DE CRISTO AND WET
MOUNTAINS...

...A FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR GUSTY WINDS...LOW HUMIDITY VALUES...
PROLONGED DROUGHT AND DRY FUELS HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR SATURDAY
AFTERNOON AND EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 233 AND 237. THIS
INCLUDES BACA AND EASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTIES...

.DISCUSSION...

CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OVER THE SANGRE DE CRISTO
AND WET MOUNTAINS...THE SAN LUIS VALLEY AND OVER THE LA GARITA AND
EASTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS.  HUMIDITY VALUES WILL FALL BELOW 15 PERCENT
THIS AFTERNOON AND WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO 30 MPH ARE EXPECTED.  THE ENTIRE
FORECAST AREA IS EXPECTED TO HAVE DRY WEATHER TODAY...WITH HIGH TEMPS
THAT ARE WELL ABOVE NORMAL.

COOLER AIR WL SPREAD OVER THE AREA ON SATURDAY AND SOME ISOLATED TO
SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED...WITH THE BEST CHANCES
BEING OVER AND NEAR THE MOUNTAINS.  CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS WILL
BE POSSIBLE OVER BACA AND EASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTIES WHERE THE FUELS ARE
DRY AND THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING HUMIDITY VALUES SHOULD FALL BELOW 15
PERCENT...WITH WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO 35 MPH EXPECTED.

WITH AN UPPER LEVEL WEATHER SYSTEM SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY...THERE WILL
BE CHANCES FOR PRECIPITATION AND HIGH TEMPS WILL FALL TO BELOW NORMAL BY
MONDAY.

VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT SMOKE DISPERSION CAN BE EXPECTED TODAY AND ON
SATURDAY.



--- THUNDERSTORMS IMPLY STRONG GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS ---
--- 24 HR TRENDS ARE BASED ON AVERAGES OVER THE RESPECTIVE ZONE
        GROUPS AND MAY NOT MATCH THE ACTUAL FORECAST VALUES
                    SHOWN IN THOSE GROUPS ---

COZ220-172230-
UPPER ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY-
INCLUDING...CHAFFEE COUNTY...LAKE COUNTY
409 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(27 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-78F...EXCEPT 46-62F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
   24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........9-13 PERCENT...EXCEPT 15-27 PERCENT ABOVE 10000
                    FEET.
   24 HR TREND......7 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5-10 MPH...EXCEPT SOUTHWEST 5-15 MPH
                    MOUNTAIN TOP WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0800...THEN 14500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 23 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(46 PERCENT).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....30-42F.
   24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.
MAX HUMIDITY........50-68 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......3 PERCENT WETTER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
                    MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......11500 FT AGL UNTIL 2100. 1000 FT AGL AFTER
                    2400.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 13 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 2100...THEN GOOD UNTIL
                    2400...THEN POOR.

.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(66 PERCENT). ISOLATED SHOWERS LATE
                    IN THE MORNING. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE
                    AFTERNOON.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-68F...EXCEPT 39-52F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
   24 HR TREND......23 DEGREES COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........18-23 PERCENT...EXCEPT 27-41 PERCENT ABOVE
                    10000 FEET.
   24 HR TREND......9 PERCENT WETTER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5-10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
LAL.................4.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........WEST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO 10-20 MPH IN THE
                    AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 0800...THEN 12500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 16 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS AND ISOLATED
SHOWERS. LOWS 24 TO 37. HIGHS 35 TO 59. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 22 TO 35. HIGHS 32 TO 57. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.
.TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 23 TO 37. HIGHS 38 TO 64. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 27 TO
38. HIGHS 44 TO 69.
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 28 TO 42.
HIGHS 42 TO 70.

$$

COZ223-172230-
EASTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS AND LA GARITA MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING...CREEDE...WOLF CREEK PASS
409 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(28 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-73F...EXCEPT 46-63F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
   24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
MIN HUMIDITY........9-18 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......10 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND 15
                    MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 10-25 MPH BECOMING 15-25 MPH IN THE
                    AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 0800...THEN 14000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 26 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1000.

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(46 PERCENT).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....31-39F.
   24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.
MAX HUMIDITY........47-60 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......1 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5-10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......10500 FT AGL UNTIL 2100. 1000 FT AGL AFTER
                    2400.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 19 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 2100...THEN GOOD UNTIL
                    2400...THEN POOR.

.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(61 PERCENT). ISOLATED SHOWERS LATE
                    IN THE MORNING. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE
                    AFTERNOON.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....54-64F...EXCEPT 44-54F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
   24 HR TREND......9 DEGREES COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........19-30 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......14 PERCENT WETTER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5-10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
LAL.................4.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........WEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO 15-25 MPH IN THE
                    AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 0800...THEN 13000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 24 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS AND ISOLATED
SHOWERS. LOWS 26 TO 35. HIGHS 41 TO 58. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS AND ISOLATED
SHOWERS. LOWS 25 TO 34. HIGHS 39 TO 56. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
.TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.
LOWS 25 TO 34. HIGHS 46 TO 63. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP
TO 25 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 29 TO
37. HIGHS 50 TO 67.
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 31 TO 40.
HIGHS 50 TO 67.

$$

COZ224-172230-
SAN LUIS VALLEY-
INCLUDING...ALAMOSA...DEL NORTE...FORT GARLAND...SAGUACHE
409 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(27 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-77F.
   24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........7-8 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......8 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST
                    AROUND 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH IN
                    THE AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0900...THEN 15000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 25 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1300.

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(40 PERCENT).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....36-41F.
   24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.
MAX HUMIDITY........48-58 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......9 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5-10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN THE
                    EVENING.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......12500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000. 500 FT AGL AFTER 2300.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 14 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 2000. POOR AFTER 0400.

.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(53 PERCENT). ISOLATED
                    THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....66-70F.
   24 HR TREND......8 DEGREES COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........15-17 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......9 PERCENT WETTER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND 15
                    MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
LAL.................2.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO 15-25 MPH IN
                    THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......LESS THAN 500 FEET AGL UNTIL 0700. 15000 FT AGL
                    AFTER 1200.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 23 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID
TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 60S. WEST WINDS AROUND
15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 32 TO 37.
HIGHS 57 TO 63. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.
.TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 29 TO 36.
HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER 60S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 32 TO 38. HIGHS 68 TO 73.
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 34 TO 40. HIGHS 68 TO 73.

$$

COZ225-172230-
SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE-
INCLUDING...LA VETA PASS...SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS...
WET MOUNTAINS
409 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(29 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....64-83F...EXCEPT 44-63F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
   24 HR TREND......7 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........7-13 PERCENT...EXCEPT 13-23 PERCENT ABOVE 10000
                    FEET.
   24 HR TREND......4 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 17000 FT AGL AFTER 1000.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 26 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1000.

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(45 PERCENT).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....34-50F...EXCEPT 28-40F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
   24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.
MAX HUMIDITY........44-60 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......8 PERCENT WETTER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35
                    MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 15-25 MPH INCREASING TO 20-30 MPH
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......14000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000. 500 FT AGL AFTER 2100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 28 MPH UNTIL 2000...THEN
                    AROUND 16 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 2000. POOR AFTER 0500.

.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(56 PERCENT). ISOLATED
                    THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-77F...EXCEPT 46-58F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
   24 HR TREND......14 DEGREES COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........12-19 PERCENT...EXCEPT 22-28 PERCENT ABOVE
                    10000 FEET.
   24 HR TREND......9 PERCENT WETTER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
                    MPH.
LAL.................3.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO 15-30 MPH IN
                    THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......LESS THAN 500 FEET AGL UNTIL 0700. 16500 FT AGL
                    AFTER 1100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 27 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 31 TO 46.
HIGHS 45 TO 69. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 29 TO 44.
HIGHS 44 TO 64. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.
.TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 29 TO 41.
HIGHS 49 TO 70. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 33 TO
45. HIGHS 54 TO 77.
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 36 TO 49.
HIGHS 53 TO 75.

$$

COZ222-172230-
FREMONT COUNTY-
INCLUDING...CANON CITY...HOWARD
409 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....67-91F...EXCEPT 60-66F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
   24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
MIN HUMIDITY........7-9 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......6 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5-10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN THE
                    AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 18500 FT AGL AFTER
                    0900.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 25 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1100.

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(38 PERCENT).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....39-54F.
   24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.
MAX HUMIDITY........41-53 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......10 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5-10 MPH...EXCEPT SOUTHWEST 10-20 MPH
                    MOUNTAIN TOP WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 20-30 MPH DECREASING TO 15-25 MPH
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......13500 FT AGL UNTIL 2100. 500 FT AGL AFTER 2300.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 16 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 2100...THEN GOOD UNTIL
                    2300...THEN POOR.

.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(55 PERCENT). ISOLATED
                    THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-81F...EXCEPT 51-57F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
   24 HR TREND......9 DEGREES COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........12-16 PERCENT...EXCEPT 21-24 PERCENT ABOVE
                    10000 FEET.
   24 HR TREND......6 PERCENT WETTER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5-10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE
                    AFTERNOON.
LAL.................3.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 10-20 MPH BECOMING 10-25 MPH IN THE
                    AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......LESS THAN 500 FEET AGL UNTIL 0700. 16000 FT AGL
                    AFTER 1100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 35 TO 49.
HIGHS 52 TO 72. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 32 TO 47.
HIGHS 48 TO 64. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
.TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 32 TO 48.
HIGHS 56 TO 74. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 36 TO 50. HIGHS 61 TO 81.
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 39 TO 54. HIGHS 60 TO 81.

$$

COZ221-172230-
TELLER COUNTY/RAMPART RANGE-
INCLUDING...FLORISSANT FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT...PIKES PEAK
409 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(26 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....66-82F...EXCEPT 56-63F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
   24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........9-17 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......4 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
                    MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0800...THEN 17000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 24 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1000.

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(41 PERCENT).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....38-49F.
   24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.
MAX HUMIDITY........42-53 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......19 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH...EXCEPT SOUTHWEST
                    10-20 MPH MOUNTAIN TOP WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 20-35 MPH DECREASING TO 15-25 MPH
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......12000 FT AGL UNTIL 2100. 500 FT AGL AFTER 2300.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 16 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 2100...THEN VERY GOOD UNTIL
                    2200...THEN FAIR UNTIL 2300...THEN POOR.

.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(63 PERCENT). ISOLATED
                    THUNDERSTORMS EARLY IN THE AFTERNOON. SCATTERED
                    THUNDERSTORMS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-73F...EXCEPT 47-57F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
   24 HR TREND......6 DEGREES COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........16-22 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......3 PERCENT WETTER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.10 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
                    MPH.
LAL.................4.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTH AROUND 10 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......LESS THAN 500 FEET AGL UNTIL 0700. 14000 FT AGL
                    AFTER 0900.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 16 MPH UNTIL 1700...THEN WEST.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 34 TO 44.
HIGHS 46 TO 63. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO
25 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 31 TO 42.
HIGHS 42 TO 58. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 30 TO 42.
HIGHS 49 TO 66. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 34 TO
44. HIGHS 55 TO 73.
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 38 TO 49.
HIGHS 53 TO 72.

$$

COZ226-172230-
NORTHERN EL PASO COUNTY-
INCLUDING...BLACK FOREST...MONUMENT
409 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-84F.
   24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........9-10 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......10 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTH
                    AROUND 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH IN
                    THE AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 17500 FT AGL AFTER
                    0900.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 24 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(40 PERCENT).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....46-53F.
   24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
MAX HUMIDITY........38-44 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......45 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
                    MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST AFTER MIDNIGHT.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 20-35 MPH DECREASING TO 15-25 MPH
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......14000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000. 500 FT AGL AFTER 2100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 12 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 2000. POOR AFTER 0500.

.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(59 PERCENT). ISOLATED
                    THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....69-77F.
   24 HR TREND......8 DEGREES COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........15-17 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......6 PERCENT WETTER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
                    SOUTHWEST WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH IN THE
                    AFTERNOON.
LAL.................2.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTH AROUND 15 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 14500 FT AGL AFTER
                    1100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 6 MPH UNTIL 0800...THEN NORTHEAST
                    AROUND 9 MPH UNTIL 1100...THEN SOUTH AROUND 10
                    MPH UNTIL 1700...THEN WEST.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. VERY GOOD AFTER 1100.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 43 TO 49.
HIGHS 61 TO 66. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO
30 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 38 TO 45.
HIGHS 55 TO 61. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 37 TO 43.
HIGHS 61 TO 67. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO
25 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 40 TO 46. HIGHS 68 TO 75.
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 44 TO 51.
HIGHS 68 TO 74.

$$

COZ227-172230-
SOUTHERN EL PASO COUNTY-
INCLUDING...COLORADO SPRINGS...FORT CARSON
409 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-89F.
   24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........7-8 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......6 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTH AROUND 15
                    MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH IN THE
                    AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO 15-25 MPH IN
                    THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 17500 FT AGL AFTER
                    1000.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 22 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(37 PERCENT).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....49-54F.
   24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.
MAX HUMIDITY........37-44 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......43 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30
                    MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST AFTER MIDNIGHT.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 20-30 MPH DECREASING TO 15-25 MPH
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......15500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000. 500 FT AGL AFTER 2300.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 12 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 2000. POOR AFTER 0500.

.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(55 PERCENT). ISOLATED
                    THUNDERSTORMS IN THE AFTERNOON.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-81F.
   24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........12-13 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......6 PERCENT WETTER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST
                    WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
LAL.................2.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......LESS THAN 500 FEET AGL UNTIL 0700. 15500 FT AGL
                    AFTER 0900.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 9 MPH UNTIL 0800...THEN NORTHEAST
                    AROUND 7 MPH UNTIL 1100...THEN SOUTHWEST AROUND
                    15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 45 TO 51.
HIGHS 65 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE 40S.
HIGHS 59 TO 65. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE
LOWER TO MID 40S. HIGHS 66 TO 72. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 40S. HIGHS
74 TO 80.
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS NEAR 50.
HIGHS 74 TO 79.

$$

COZ228-172230-
PUEBLO COUNTY-
INCLUDING...PUEBLO
409 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....87-94F.
   24 HR TREND......7 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........5-6 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......6 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5-10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE
                    AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO 15-25 MPH IN
                    THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 0900. 19000 FT AGL AFTER
                    1000.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 21 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(33 PERCENT).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....50-56F.
   24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.
MAX HUMIDITY........35-42 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......42 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5-10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE
                    EVENING.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 15-25 MPH INCREASING TO 20-30 MPH
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......17000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000. 500 FT AGL AFTER 2100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 13 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 2000...THEN GOOD UNTIL
                    2100...THEN POOR.

.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(48 PERCENT). ISOLATED
                    THUNDERSTORMS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-86F.
   24 HR TREND......11 DEGREES COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........10-12 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......6 PERCENT WETTER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5-10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN THE
                    AFTERNOON.
LAL.................2.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 17000 FT AGL AFTER
                    1100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1400.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS NEAR 50.
HIGHS 69 TO 76. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO
30 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID
40S TO LOWER 50S. HIGHS 63 TO 70. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID
TO UPPER 40S. HIGHS 71 TO 76. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 40S TO LOWER 50S.
HIGHS 79 TO 85.
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 50S. HIGHS
78 TO 83.

$$

COZ229-172230-
HUERFANO COUNTY-
INCLUDING...WALSENBURG
409 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-89F.
   24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........7-8 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......4 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE
                    AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........WEST 10-25 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST 15-30
                    MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 18500 FT AGL AFTER 0900.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 23 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1100.

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(36 PERCENT).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....49-54F.
   24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
MAX HUMIDITY........39-43 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......12 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 15-25 MPH INCREASING TO 20-30 MPH
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......14500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000...THEN 500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 16 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 2000...THEN POOR.

.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(47 PERCENT). ISOLATED
                    THUNDERSTORMS EARLY IN THE AFTERNOON.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-82F.
   24 HR TREND......6 DEGREES COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........11-12 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......4 PERCENT WETTER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
LAL.................2.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO 15-25 MPH IN
                    THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......LESS THAN 500 FEET AGL UNTIL 0700. 17500 FT AGL
                    AFTER 1100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 23 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1100.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 45 TO 51.
HIGHS NEAR 70. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE 40S.
HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER 60S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE
LOWER TO MID 40S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 70S. NORTHWEST WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 40S. HIGHS
NEAR 80.
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 48 TO 53. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S TO
LOWER 80S.

$$

COZ230-172230-
WESTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY-
INCLUDING...THATCHER...TRINIDAD
409 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....85-90F.
   24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........5-6 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE
                    AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........WEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST 15-25
                    MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 0900. 18500 FT AGL AFTER
                    1000.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 18 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1000.

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(36 PERCENT).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....49-57F.
   24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........37-44 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......8 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
                    MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 15-25 MPH INCREASING TO 20-30 MPH
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......15500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000. 500 FT AGL AFTER 2100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 13 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 2000. POOR AFTER 0500.

.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(45 PERCENT). ISOLATED
                    THUNDERSTORMS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-85F.
   24 HR TREND......6 DEGREES COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........10-11 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......4 PERCENT WETTER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH.
LAL.................2.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 17500 FT AGL AFTER
                    1000.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 21 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1300.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 46 TO 52.
HIGHS 71 TO 76. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 43 TO 49.
HIGHS IN THE MID 60S TO LOWER 70S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 40 TO 46.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 70S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 43 TO 49. HIGHS 80 TO 85.
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 47 TO 54. HIGHS 77 TO 82.

$$

COZ231-172230-
CROWLEY COUNTY-
INCLUDING...ORDWAY
409 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(40 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....90-94F.
   24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........5-6 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......1 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
                    SOUTHWEST WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH IN THE
                    AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO 15-25 MPH IN
                    THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 18000 FT AGL AFTER
                    1100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 4 MPH UNTIL 0800...THEN SOUTHWEST
                    AROUND 18 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1400.

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(33 PERCENT).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....53-54F.
   24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........40-47 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......47 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
                    MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST AFTER MIDNIGHT.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 15-25 MPH INCREASING TO 20-30 MPH
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......16000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000...THEN 500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 18 MPH UNTIL 2300...THEN SOUTHEAST
                    AROUND 15 MPH UNTIL 0200...THEN NORTHWEST
                    AROUND 8 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 2000...THEN POOR.

.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(47 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-88F.
   24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........10-11 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT WETTER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5-10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN THE
                    AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTH 15-30 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST 10-20 MPH IN
                    THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 16000 FT AGL AFTER
                    1100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 17 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1400.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE
LOWER 50S. HIGHS 72 TO 77. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS
UP TO 35 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE
UPPER 40S. HIGHS 67 TO 72. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID
TO UPPER 40S. HIGHS IN THE 70S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 40S. HIGHS
IN THE LOWER TO MID 80S.
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE
LOWER 50S. HIGHS 79 TO 84.

$$

COZ232-172230-
OTERO COUNTY-
INCLUDING...LA JUNTA...WESTERN COMANCHE GRASSLANDS
409 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....91-94F.
   24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........5 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......3 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5-10 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO 15-25 MPH IN
                    THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 18000 FT AGL AFTER
                    1100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 16 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1400.

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(32 PERCENT).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....53-57F.
   24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........37-45 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......35 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 15-25 MPH INCREASING TO 25-35 MPH
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......15500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000...THEN 500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST AROUND 10 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 2000...THEN FAIR UNTIL
                    2100...THEN POOR.

.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(44 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....86-88F.
   24 HR TREND......6 DEGREES COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........9-10 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......5 PERCENT WETTER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5-10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH IN THE
                    AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTH 20-30 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST 10-25 MPH IN
                    THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 17500 FT AGL AFTER
                    1100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 18 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1100...THEN GOOD UNTIL 1200...THEN
                    VERY GOOD UNTIL 1400...THEN EXCELLENT.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE
LOWER 50S. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER 70S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND
15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS NEAR 50.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID
TO UPPER 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER 70S. NORTHWEST WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 40S. HIGHS
IN THE MID 80S.
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE
LOWER TO MID 50S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 80S.

$$

COZ233-172230-
EASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY-
INCLUDING...PINON CANYON
409 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....87-92F.
   24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........5-6 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......3 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE
                    AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........WEST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST 10-20 MPH
                    IN THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 0900. 19000 FT AGL AFTER
                    1000.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 16 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(39 PERCENT).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....53-58F.
   24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........33-38 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......12 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
                    MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 15-25 MPH INCREASING TO 25-35 MPH
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......16000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000...THEN 500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 22 MPH UNTIL 0500...THEN WEST
                    AROUND 9 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 2000...THEN POOR.

.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(43 PERCENT). ISOLATED
                    THUNDERSTORMS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-88F.
   24 HR TREND......6 DEGREES COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........8-10 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......3 PERCENT WETTER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND 15
                    MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.
LAL.................2.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTH 25-35 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST 15-25 MPH IN
                    THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 18500 FT AGL AFTER
                    1100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 24 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1100.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS NEAR 50.
HIGHS 73 TO 78. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO
35 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS NEAR 50.
HIGHS NEAR 70. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE
40S. HIGHS 71 TO 77. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR 50. HIGHS 80 TO 85.
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 50S. HIGHS
78 TO 83.

$$

COZ234-172230-
KIOWA COUNTY-
INCLUDING...EADS
409 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(59 PERCENT) THEN BECOMING SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....89-92F.
   24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........7-16 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......15 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 5-10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTH 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST 15-25
                    MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL UNTIL 1100. 16500 FT AGL AFTER
                    1200.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 15 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1200...THEN VERY GOOD UNTIL
                    1400...THEN EXCELLENT.

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(40 PERCENT) THEN BECOMING MOSTLY
                    CLOUDY(59 PERCENT).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....53-56F.
   24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
MAX HUMIDITY........59-76 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......31 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 5-10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 15-25 MPH INCREASING TO 25-35 MPH
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......14000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000...THEN 500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 18 MPH UNTIL 2000...THEN AROUND 19
                    MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 2000. POOR AFTER 0500.

.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(58 PERCENT). ISOLATED
                    THUNDERSTORMS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....87-90F.
   24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........10-12 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......3 PERCENT WETTER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5-10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH IN THE
                    AFTERNOON.
LAL.................2.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTH 25-35 MPH BECOMING 20-35 MPH IN THE
                    AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 15000 FT AGL AFTER
                    1200.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 27 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE
LOWER TO MID 50S. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER 70S. NORTHWEST WINDS
AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS NEAR 50.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 70S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE
UPPER 40S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 70S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND
10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER 80S.
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE
LOWER TO MID 50S. HIGHS NEAR 80.

$$

COZ235-172230-
BENT COUNTY-
INCLUDING...LAS ANIMAS
409 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(49 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....91-93F.
   24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........5-8 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN
                    THE AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTH 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST 10-20
                    MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL UNTIL 1100. 16500 FT AGL AFTER
                    1200.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 12 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1100...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1200...THEN
                    GOOD UNTIL 1400...THEN EXCELLENT.

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(44 PERCENT) THEN BECOMING MOSTLY
                    CLOUDY(55 PERCENT).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....54-57F.
   24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.
MAX HUMIDITY........42-55 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......56 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5-10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 15-25 MPH INCREASING TO 25-35 MPH
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......17000 FT AGL UNTIL 1900. 500 FT AGL AFTER 2100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 15 MPH UNTIL 2000...THEN SOUTHWEST
                    AROUND 25 MPH UNTIL 0500...THEN WEST AROUND 13
                    MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 1900...THEN VERY GOOD UNTIL
                    2100...THEN POOR.

.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(55 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....88-90F.
   24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........8-9 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......1 PERCENT WETTER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5-10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN THE
                    AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 25-35 MPH DECREASING TO 15-25 MPH IN
                    THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 17500 FT AGL AFTER
                    1100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 12 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN SOUTHWEST
                    AROUND 21 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE
LOWER TO MID 50S. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER 70S. NORTHWEST WINDS
AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS NEAR 50.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE
UPPER 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER TO MID 80S.
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE
MID 50S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S.

$$

COZ237-172230-
BACA COUNTY-
INCLUDING...EASTERN COMANCHE GRASSLANDS...SPRINGFIELD
409 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING...

.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(50 PERCENT) THEN BECOMING SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....91-93F.
   24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........6-12 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......4 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 5-10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE
                    AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 10-20 MPH BECOMING 10-25 MPH IN THE
                    AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 0900. 17500 FT AGL AFTER
                    1000.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 16 MPH UNTIL 0800...THEN AROUND 15
                    MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1000...THEN
                    EXCELLENT.

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(31 PERCENT) THEN BECOMING MOSTLY
                    CLOUDY(63 PERCENT).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....56-61F.
   24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........48-57 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......48 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
                    MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST AROUND 30 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......18000 FT AGL UNTIL 1900. 1000 FT AGL AFTER
                    2000.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 20 MPH UNTIL 2000...THEN SOUTHWEST
                    AROUND 21 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 1900. POOR AFTER 0500.

.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(59 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....88-93F.
   24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........8 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......2 PERCENT WETTER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND 15
                    MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTH 30-40 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST 25-35 MPH IN
                    THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 18500 FT AGL AFTER
                    1100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 20 MPH UNTIL 1200...THEN SOUTHWEST
                    AROUND 31 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1100.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE
LOWER TO MID 50S. HIGHS 77 TO 82. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH.
GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.
.MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 48 TO 54.
HIGHS 71 TO 76. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.
.TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS NEAR 50.
HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER 70S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR 50. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO
MID 80S.
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE
MID TO UPPER 50S. HIGHS NEAR 80.

$$

COZ236-172230-
PROWERS COUNTY-
INCLUDING...LAMAR
409 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(62 PERCENT) THEN BECOMING SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....91-94F.
   24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........10-15 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......7 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 5-10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE
                    AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTH 10-20 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST 15-25
                    MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL UNTIL 1200...THEN 15000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 13 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1200...THEN FAIR UNTIL 1400...THEN
                    VERY GOOD UNTIL 1700...THEN EXCELLENT.

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(39 PERCENT) THEN BECOMING MOSTLY
                    CLOUDY(63 PERCENT).
MIN TEMPERATURE.....54-58F.
   24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........55-68 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......38 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH 5-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 15-30 MPH INCREASING TO 25-35 MPH
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......12500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000...THEN 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 18 MPH UNTIL 2000...THEN AROUND 21
                    MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 1900. POOR AFTER 0500.

.SATURDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY SUNNY(48
                    PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....90-92F.
   24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.
MIN HUMIDITY........8-9 PERCENT.
   24 HR TREND......6 PERCENT DRIER.
CHC OF WETTING RAIN.0 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 5 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTH
                    AROUND 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH IN
                    THE AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
                    FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........SOUTH 30-40 MPH DECREASING TO 25-35 MPH IN THE
                    AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 16000 FT AGL AFTER
                    1200.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST AROUND 29 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0700. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE
LOWER TO MID 50S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND
15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 48 TO 53.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 70S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.TUESDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS NEAR 50.
HIGHS IN THE MID 70S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER TO MID 80S.
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE
MID 50S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 80S.

$$

.OUTLOOK 8 TO 14 DAYS...

TEMPERATURES ABOVE NORMAL AND PRECIPITATION BELOW NORMAL.

$$
National Weather Service Weather Forecast Office
