Issued by NWS Pueblo, CO
000
FNUS55 KPUB 280948
FWFPUB
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR S CNTRL AND SERN COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
348 AM MDT TUE OCT 28 2008
.DISCUSSION...
DRY CONDITIONS IN COMBINATION WITH UNSEASONABLY WARM LATE OCTOBER/
EARLY NOVEMBER TEMPERATURES ARE PROJECTED TO OCCUR OVER THE FIRE
DISTRICT DURING THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS(ESPECIALLY FROM TUESDAY
THROUGH SUNDAY).
--- THUNDERSTORMS IMPLY STRONG GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS ---
COZ220-282245-
UPPER ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY-
INCLUDING...CHAFFEE COUNTY...LAKE COUNTY
348 AM MDT TUE OCT 28 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....56-67F...EXCEPT 41-55F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........12-18 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE 8-12 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO 10-20 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....22-30F.
MAX HUMIDITY........51-57 PERCENT...EXCEPT 54-67 PERCENT ABOVE
10000 FEET.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE 4-8 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTH UP TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(29 PERCENT).
MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-68F...EXCEPT 43-57F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........11-18 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE 8-12 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO WEST 10-20 MPH
IN THE AFTERNOON.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 23 TO 29. HIGHS 43 TO 67.
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
.FRIDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 22 TO 28. HIGHS 46 TO 67. WINDS
GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 23 TO 31. HIGHS 44 TO 64. WEST
WINDS AROUND 12 MPH.
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 22 TO 33. HIGHS
48 TO 64.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 23 TO 31. HIGHS
47 TO 60.
$$
COZ223-282245-
EASTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS AND LA GARITA MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING...CREEDE...WOLF CREEK PASS
348 AM MDT TUE OCT 28 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-66F...EXCEPT 47-63F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........11-17 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE 8-12 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....23-33F.
MAX HUMIDITY........45-59 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE 4-8 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST UP TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTHWEST AFTER MIDNIGHT.
.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....56-65F...EXCEPT 46-60F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........11-18 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE 8-12 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO WEST 10-20 MPH
IN THE AFTERNOON.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 23 TO 32. HIGHS 49 TO 66. WEST
WINDS AROUND 13 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.
.FRIDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 23 TO 29. HIGHS 51 TO 64. WINDS
GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 23 TO 31. HIGHS 49 TO 62. WEST
WINDS AROUND 11 MPH.
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 24 TO 31. HIGHS
50 TO 61.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 24 TO 32. HIGHS
47 TO 58.
$$
COZ224-282245-
SAN LUIS VALLEY-
INCLUDING...ALAMOSA...DEL NORTE...FORT GARLAND...SAGUACHE
348 AM MDT TUE OCT 28 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-66F.
MIN HUMIDITY........14-17 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPVALLEY 8-12 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO 10-20 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....23-27F.
MAX HUMIDITY........57-74 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNVALLEY 4-8 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTH 5-15 MPH BECOMING WEST AFTER MIDNIGHT.
.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....65-68F.
MIN HUMIDITY........12-14 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPVALLEY 8-12 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........WEST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH
IN THE AFTERNOON.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE 20S. HIGHS 64 TO 69. WINDS
GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.FRIDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 22 TO 28. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER
60S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 21 TO 28. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO
MID 60S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 25 TO 30. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID 20S TO
LOWER 30S. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S TO LOWER 60S.
$$
COZ225-282245-
SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE-
INCLUDING...LA VETA PASS...SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS...
WET MOUNTAINS
348 AM MDT TUE OCT 28 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....57-69F...EXCEPT 43-56F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........14-19 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE 8-12 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....24-36F.
MAX HUMIDITY........51-70 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE 4-8 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST UP TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-71F...EXCEPT 47-58F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........13-17 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE 8-12 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........WEST 5-15 MPH.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 23 TO 34. HIGHS 51 TO 71. WEST
WINDS AROUND 11 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.
.FRIDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 24 TO 39. HIGHS 51 TO 71. WINDS
GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 25 TO 37. HIGHS 49 TO 69. WINDS
GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 25 TO 36. HIGHS
50 TO 68.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 25 TO 38. HIGHS
46 TO 64.
$$
COZ222-282245-
FREMONT COUNTY-
INCLUDING...CANON CITY...HOWARD
348 AM MDT TUE OCT 28 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-71F...EXCEPT 50-57F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........12-14 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE 8-12 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....28-38F.
MAX HUMIDITY........47-57 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE 4-8 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHEAST UP TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-76F...EXCEPT 53-59F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........11-13 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE 8-12 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........WEST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH
IN THE AFTERNOON.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 26 TO 36. HIGHS 58 TO 79. WEST
WINDS AROUND 11 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.
.FRIDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 25 TO 41. HIGHS 61 TO 76. WINDS
GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 26 TO 39. HIGHS 58 TO 75. WINDS
GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 27 TO 40. HIGHS 56 TO 71.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 27 TO 40. HIGHS
53 TO 68.
$$
COZ221-282245-
TELLER COUNTY/RAMPART RANGE-
INCLUDING...FLORISSANT FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT...PIKES PEAK
348 AM MDT TUE OCT 28 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....54-67F...EXCEPT 39-57F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........11-14 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE 8-12 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH DECREASING TO 5-15 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....28-36F.
MAX HUMIDITY........43-53 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE 4-8 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTH UP TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....57-70F...EXCEPT 47-57F ABOVE 10000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........12-15 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE 8-12 MPH.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........6 OR HIGH POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........WEST 5-15 MPH.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 25 TO 35. HIGHS 56 TO 72. WEST
WINDS AROUND 14 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 25 TO 36. HIGHS 52 TO 68. WINDS
GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 26 TO 37. HIGHS 53 TO 67. WINDS
GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 23 TO 35. HIGHS 50 TO 63.
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 26 TO 36. HIGHS
47 TO 61.
$$
COZ226-282245-
NORTHERN EL PASO COUNTY-
INCLUDING...BLACK FOREST...MONUMENT
348 AM MDT TUE OCT 28 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....66-68F.
MIN HUMIDITY........14-18 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 10-25 MPH BECOMING 10-20 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....33-36F.
MAX HUMIDITY........54-66 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH DECREASING TO 5-15 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....67-72F.
MIN HUMIDITY........13-17 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
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.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN
THE LOWER TO MID 70S. WEST WINDS AROUND 11 MPH.
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S. HIGHS IN
THE MID TO UPPER 60S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S. HIGHS IN
THE MID TO UPPER 60S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 9 MPH.
.SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER
TO MID 60S.
.MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER
TO MID 60S.
$$
COZ227-282245-
SOUTHERN EL PASO COUNTY-
INCLUDING...COLORADO SPRINGS...FORT CARSON
348 AM MDT TUE OCT 28 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....68-72F.
MIN HUMIDITY........13-17 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 15-25 MPH DECREASING TO 10-20 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....32-39F.
MAX HUMIDITY........55-63 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....71-76F.
MIN HUMIDITY........13-15 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........WEST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO 10-20 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS
73 TO 78. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 31 TO 38. HIGHS 69 TO 74. WINDS
GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 34 TO 39. HIGHS 68 TO 74. WINDS
GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS
64 TO 70.
.MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 34 TO 39. HIGHS 62 TO 67.
$$
COZ228-282245-
PUEBLO COUNTY-
INCLUDING...PUEBLO
348 AM MDT TUE OCT 28 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....70-73F.
MIN HUMIDITY........14-16 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....32-39F.
MAX HUMIDITY........53-60 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTH 5-15 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST AFTER
MIDNIGHT.
.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-78F.
MIN HUMIDITY........12-15 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
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.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN
THE MID TO UPPER 70S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 9 MPH.
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 31 TO 43. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID
70S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 33 TO 39. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO
MID 70S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS NEAR
70.
.MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S TO LOWER 40S. HIGHS
66 TO 71.
$$
COZ229-282245-
HUERFANO COUNTY-
INCLUDING...WALSENBURG
348 AM MDT TUE OCT 28 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....70-73F.
MIN HUMIDITY........12-14 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....35-41F.
MAX HUMIDITY........49-55 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTH UP TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....72-75F.
MIN HUMIDITY........13-14 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........WEST 5-15 MPH.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE 70S.
WEST WINDS AROUND 11 MPH.
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 37 TO 42. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID
70S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 35 TO 40. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S.
WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS NEAR
70.
.MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR 40. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER
60S.
$$
COZ230-282245-
WESTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY-
INCLUDING...THATCHER...TRINIDAD
348 AM MDT TUE OCT 28 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....68-73F.
MIN HUMIDITY........13-16 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTH 10-20 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....36-41F.
MAX HUMIDITY........50-62 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH BECOMING WEST UP TO 5 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....72-77F.
MIN HUMIDITY........14-16 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........WEST UP TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO 5-15 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 35 TO 40. HIGHS 73 TO 79. WEST
WINDS AROUND 12 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 36 TO 41. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID
70S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 35 TO 40. HIGHS 70 TO 75. WINDS
GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS NEAR 70.
.MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR 40. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER
60S.
$$
COZ231-282245-
CROWLEY COUNTY-
INCLUDING...ORDWAY
348 AM MDT TUE OCT 28 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....71-72F.
MIN HUMIDITY........18-20 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTH 15-25 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....35-38F.
MAX HUMIDITY........59-63 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTH 10-20 MPH.
.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-78F.
MIN HUMIDITY........14-16 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........WEST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO 10-20 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS
NEAR 80. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S. HIGHS IN
THE LOWER TO MID 70S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE 30S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO
MID 70S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS NEAR
70.
.MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS NEAR 70.
$$
COZ232-282245-
OTERO COUNTY-
INCLUDING...LA JUNTA...WESTERN COMANCHE GRASSLANDS
348 AM MDT TUE OCT 28 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....71-72F.
MIN HUMIDITY........16-19 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTH 15-25 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....35-39F.
MAX HUMIDITY........60-64 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH BECOMING NORTH 5-15 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-78F.
MIN HUMIDITY........15-17 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
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.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR 40. HIGHS NEAR 80. WEST
WINDS AROUND 9 MPH.
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 33 TO 38. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.
WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN
THE MID 70S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S TO LOWER 40S. HIGHS
IN THE LOWER 70S.
.MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR 40. HIGHS NEAR 70.
$$
COZ233-282245-
EASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY-
INCLUDING...PINON CANYON
348 AM MDT TUE OCT 28 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....68-72F.
MIN HUMIDITY........15-19 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTH 15-25 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....37-44F.
MAX HUMIDITY........60-67 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH DECREASING TO 5-15 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-79F.
MIN HUMIDITY........14-19 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST UP TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST
IN THE AFTERNOON.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 37 TO 42. HIGHS IN THE MID TO
UPPER 70S. WEST WINDS AROUND 12 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 35 TO 40. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S.
SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S TO LOWER 40S.
HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 70S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 11 MPH. GUSTS
UP TO 25 MPH.
.SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR 40. HIGHS NEAR 70.
.MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 37 TO 43. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S TO
LOWER 70S.
$$
COZ234-282245-
KIOWA COUNTY-
INCLUDING...EADS
348 AM MDT TUE OCT 28 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....69-71F.
MIN HUMIDITY........21-23 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 15-25 MPH.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....36-40F.
MAX HUMIDITY........63-81 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 15-25 MPH BECOMING NORTH 10-20 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-76F.
MIN HUMIDITY........17-22 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........WEST 5-15 MPH.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS NEAR 40. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.
WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 35 TO 42. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S.
WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN
THE LOWER 70S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 9 MPH.
.SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS NEAR
70.
.MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. HIGHS NEAR
70.
$$
COZ235-236-282245-
BENT COUNTY-PROWERS COUNTY-
INCLUDING...LAMAR...LAS ANIMAS
348 AM MDT TUE OCT 28 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....68-71F.
MIN HUMIDITY........21-23 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 15-25 MPH.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....36-40F.
MAX HUMIDITY........71-86 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED
FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 15-25 MPH BECOMING NORTH 10-20 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-77F.
MIN HUMIDITY........18-21 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH INCREASING TO WEST 10-20 MPH
IN THE AFTERNOON.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS NEAR 40. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 34 TO 40. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID
70S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 35 TO 41. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO
MID 70S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 9 MPH.
.SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR 40. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S.
.MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS NEAR 40. HIGHS NEAR 70.
$$
COZ237-282245-
BACA COUNTY-
INCLUDING...EASTERN COMANCHE GRASSLANDS...SPRINGFIELD
348 AM MDT TUE OCT 28 2008
.TODAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....68-70F.
MIN HUMIDITY........21-23 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 15-25 MPH.
.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....38-43F.
MAX HUMIDITY........67-78 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTH 15-25 MPH DECREASING TO 10-20 MPH AFTER
MIDNIGHT.
.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-77F.
MIN HUMIDITY........17-20 PERCENT.
20-FOOT WINDS.......LIGHT WINDS BECOMING SOUTH AROUND 9 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
LAL.................1.
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME
DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH.
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS NEAR 40. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER
70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 39 TO 44. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID
70S. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 12 MPH.
.SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 37 TO 43. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO
MID 70S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
.SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 40 TO 45. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S.
.MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 38 TO 43. HIGHS NEAR 70.
$$
.OUTLOOK 8 TO 14 DAYS...
TEMPERATURES NEAR NORMAL AND PRECIPITATION BELOW NORMAL.
$$
