Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Flagstaff, AZ
Issued by NWS Flagstaff, AZ
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303 FXUS65 KFGZ 222309 AFDFGZ Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 409 PM MST Sun Sep 22 2024 .SYNOPSIS...Expect dry weather with increasing temperatures through the week ahead. Light and variable winds expected each day. && .DISCUSSION...As yesterday`s storm system continues to pull away from Arizona, a much quieter weather pattern is taking hold. A period of dry and warmer weather is in store for the week ahead. In the wake of the departing upper low, some locally breezy northeast winds have developed, along with scattered cumulus clouds over the higher terrain. Temperatures have already climbed above yesterday`s highs and will continue to warm through the afternoon. The weather pattern for the upcoming week features a strong Pacific ridge that builds over the west coast, and then across the interior west through the rest of the week. Rising heights and plenty of sunshine will ensure temperatures remain above average. We expect high temperatures in the low 80s in the mountains with upper 90s to near 100 in the lowest valleys by the middle of the week. It looks like we will stay below any records, but it`s not entirely out of the question. Other than some locally breezy northeast winds through Tuesday, very light winds are expected the remainder of the week. No significant pattern changes are on the horizon for at least the next week. Enjoy the warm start to fall! && .AVIATION...Monday 23/00Z through Tuesday 24/00Z...Look for VFR conditions. North to northeast winds 5-15 kts through 01Z and again after 18Z Monday. OUTLOOK...Tuesday 24/00Z through Thursday 26/00Z...VFR conditions will continue with variable winds generally less than 15 kts. && .FIRE WEATHER...Monday and Tuesday...Warm and dry weather will continue with variable winds at 5-15 mph each day. Afternoon RH values will generally range from 10-20 percent. Wednesday through Friday...It will remain warm and dry with variable winds at 5-15 mph. Afternoon RH values from 10-20 percent. && .FGZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...None. && $$ PUBLIC...MCT AVIATION...JJ FIRE WEATHER...McCollum For Northern Arizona weather information visit weather.gov/flagstaff