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FXUS65 KFGZ 272025
AFDFGZ

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
125 PM MST Sat Apr 27 2024

.SYNOPSIS...Low pressure will head east tonight, yielding fair
skies, warm daily temperatures, and relatively light winds for the
entirety of next week.

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.DISCUSSION...The low pressure system that brought hefty amounts
of snow to some in the high country last night continues to head
east. But before it completely departs, it will kick off one more
round of scattered showers and thunderstorms today. Snow levels
are much higher today than they were last night, so we do not
expect any additional snowfall accumulations for the populated
areas. However, some showers and thunderstorms this afternoon
could produce accumulating graupel. As a result, travelers should
continue to exercise extra caution on the roadways.

As high pressure builds in the coming days, temperatures will
rise, becoming slightly above normal by Monday. Sunny skies will
dominate and southwest breezes will remain pretty tame. Outside of
the highest peaks, any snow that remains on the ground after
today will not last long. A bit more uncertainty enters the
forecast late next week as a more active pattern sets up over the
West. However, the storm track looks to stay to our north, which
is typical of this time of year. Periods of gusty winds are the
most likely consequence for Arizona. Be sure to stay tuned for
updates.

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.AVIATION...Saturday 27/18Z through Sunday 28/18Z...Periods of
IFR/MVFR CIGS and VIS in ISO/SCT -SHSN/SHRA. ISO/SCT TSRA
possible, mainly along and east of KFLG-KPAN line. Widespread VFR
returns by 03Z. Mainly W-SW winds 20-30 kts. Stronger winds 30-40
kts along a KINW-KJTC line.

OUTLOOK...Sunday 28/18Z through Tuesday 30/18Z...VFR conditions
with mostly clear skies expected for Sunday and Monday. W-NW
winds 15-25 kts on Sunday, becoming SW 15-25 kts on Monday.

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.FIRE WEATHER...Tonight through Monday...Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms through this evening, then clearing expected.
Drier and warmer conditions expected on Sunday and Monday. West-
northwest winds 15 to 25 mph on Sunday, becoming southwest 15-25 mph
on Monday.

Tuesday through Thursday...Warmer and drier conditions expected
through the week. Near average temperatures with afternoon RH values
10-20% each day. Breezy southwest winds 15 to 25 mph on Tuesday,
becoming stronger 25 to 35 mph for Wednesday and Thursday.

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.FGZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...None.

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PUBLIC...Benji
AVIATION...Meola
FIRE WEATHER...Meola

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