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Area Forecast Discussion
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FXUS65 KFGZ 161735
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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
1035 AM MST Tue Apr 16 2024

.SYNOPSIS...Warm, dry weather will continue through the rest of the
week. Expect mostly sunny skies and afternoon breezes each day.

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.UPDATE...For today, expect a round of sunny and warm conditions.
High temperatures will climb into the 60s and 70s across the
majority of the area, with temperatures in the 80s within
portions of the Verde Valley and the lower deserts of Yavapai
County. These temperatures are near average for mid-April.

The current forecast captures these trends well, and no updates
are anticipated this morning.

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.PREV DISCUSSION /354 AM MST/...Not much going on with the weather
over the next week. Temperatures will warm each day, becoming
10-15 degrees above average by Wednesday. Skies will be mostly
sunny each day, though a weak trough may bring in some clouds for
the latter part of the week (sorry, not enough moisture for
rain!). Much more of a typical spring pattern for northern and
central Arizona with west to southwest winds each day, gusting to
around 25 to 35 mph during the afternoons.

Overall, a wonderful week to get out and enjoy the warm and dry
weather!

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.AVIATION...Tuesday 16/18Z through Wednesday 17/18Z...Widespread
VFR conditions persist through Wednesday. A few cumulus clouds
above 8,000 ft AGL are possible around high terrain for this
afternoon, SKC otherwise. Expect west-northwest winds 5-15 kts for
this afternoon, becoming light and variable after 02Z. Look for
northeast winds, 10-15 kts, at KSEZ after 03Z.

OUTLOOK...Wednesday 17/18Z through Friday 19/18Z...VFR conditions
continue through Friday with BKN sky cover on Thursday. Anticipate
stronger west winds, 15-25 kts, on Wednesday, followed by southwest
winds for Thursday and Friday.

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.FIRE WEATHER...Today through Wednesday...Dry and warming
conditions through Wednesday. West to southwest winds 10 to 20 mph
each afternoon, especially over the higher terrain.

Thursday through Saturday...Dry conditions with above normal
temperatures each day. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph each afternoon,
with some gusts up to 35 mph.

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

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PUBLIC...RR/Meola
AVIATION...LaGuardia
FIRE WEATHER...Meola

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