000
AXUS45 KPUB 181635
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AREA SYNOPSIS AND FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
1035 AM MDT SAT MAY 18 2013

COZ085-190345-
COLORADO SPRINGS VICINITY/SOUTHERN EL PASO COUNTY/RAMPART RANGE
BELOW 7400 FT-
INCLUDING...COLORADO SPRINGS
1035 AM MDT SAT MAY 18 2013

.NOW...
A RED FLAG WARNING FOR GUSTY WINDS...LOW HUMIDITY VALUES...
PROLONGED DROUGHT AND DRY FUELS HAS BEEN ISSUED FROM 11AM TO 8PM SATURDAY
FOR SOUTHERN EL PASO COUNTY.

SHOWERS AND SOME THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE HIGHER
TERRAIN THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. OTHERWISE DRY...WARM...AND
BREEZY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED ELSEWHERE ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO.

THE FORECAST FOR PIKES PEAK, TELLER COUNTY AND THE RAMPART RANGE.
PARTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS EARLY IN
THE AFTERNOON. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.
HIGHS 57 TO 70. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH. CHANCE OF
PRECIPITATION 30 PERCENT.

$$

COZ083-086-087-190345-
CANON CITY VICINITY/EASTERN FREMONT COUNTY-
PUEBLO AND VICINITY/PUEBLO COUNTY BELOW 6300 FT-
WALSENBURG VICINITY/UPPER HUERFANO RIVER BASIN BELOW 7500 FT-
INCLUDING...CANON CITY...PENROSE...PUEBLO...WALSENBURG
1035 AM MDT SAT MAY 18 2013

.NOW...
SHOWERS AND SOME THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE HIGHER
TERRAIN THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. OTHERWISE DRY...WARM...AND
BREEZY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED ELSEWHERE ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO.

THE FORECAST FOR THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, THE WET MOUNTAINS AND
THE WET MOUNTAIN VALLEY.
PARTLY SUNNY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN
THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS 50 TO 65. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.

$$

COZ070-190345-
ALAMOSA VICINITY/CENTRAL SAN LUIS VALLEY BELOW 8500 FT-
INCLUDING...ALAMOSA...MONTE VISTA
1035 AM MDT SAT MAY 18 2013

.NOW...

A RED FLAG WARNING FOR GUSTY WINDS...LOW HUMIDITY VALUES...
PROLONGED DROUGHT AND DRY FUELS HAS BEEN ISSUED FROM 11AM TO 8PM SATURDAY
FOR THE SAN LUIS VALLEY.

SHOWERS AND SOME THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE HIGHER
TERRAIN THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. OTHERWISE DRY...WARM...AND
BREEZY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED ELSEWHERE ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO.

THE FORECAST FOR THE EASTERN SAN JUAN AND LA GARITA MOUNTAINS.
PARTLY SUNNY. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON. HIGHS 41 TO 57.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 40 PERCENT.

FOR THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS.
PARTLY SUNNY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN
THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS 50 TO 65. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.

$$

COZ093-098-190345-
LA JUNTA VICINITY/OTERO COUNTY-LAMAR VICINITY/PROWERS COUNTY-
INCLUDING...LA JUNTA...ROCKY FORD...LAMAR
1035 AM MDT SAT MAY 18 2013

.NOW...
A RED FLAG WARNING FOR GUSTY WINDS...LOW HUMIDITY VALUES...
PROLONGED DROUGHT AND DRY FUELS HAS BEEN ISSUED FROM 11AM TO 8PM SATURDAY
FOR BACA AND EASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTIES.

SHOWERS AND SOME THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE HIGHER
TERRAIN THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. OTHERWISE DRY...WARM...AND
BREEZY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED ELSEWHERE ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO.

$$

000
AXUS45 KPUB 181127
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AREA SYNOPSIS AND FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
437 AM MDT SAT MAY 18 2013

COZ085-182145-
COLORADO SPRINGS VICINITY/SOUTHERN EL PASO COUNTY/RAMPART RANGE
BELOW 7400 FT-
INCLUDING...COLORADO SPRINGS
437 AM MDT SAT MAY 18 2013

.NOW...
A RED FLAG WARNING FOR GUSTY WINDS...LOW HUMIDITY VALUES...
PROLONGED DROUGHT AND DRY FUELS HAS BEEN ISSUED FROM 11AM TO 8PM SATURDAY
FOR SOUTHERN EL PASO COUNTY.

SHOWERS AND SOME THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE HIGHER
TERRAIN THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. OTHERWISE DRY...WARM...AND
BREEZY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED ELSEWHERE ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO.

THE FORECAST FOR PIKES PEAK, TELLER COUNTY AND THE RAMPART RANGE.
PARTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS EARLY IN
THE AFTERNOON. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.
HIGHS 57 TO 70. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH. CHANCE OF
PRECIPITATION 30 PERCENT.

$$

COZ083-086-087-182145-
CANON CITY VICINITY/EASTERN FREMONT COUNTY-
PUEBLO AND VICINITY/PUEBLO COUNTY BELOW 6300 FT-
WALSENBURG VICINITY/UPPER HUERFANO RIVER BASIN BELOW 7500 FT-
INCLUDING...CANON CITY...PENROSE...PUEBLO...WALSENBURG
437 AM MDT SAT MAY 18 2013

.NOW...
SHOWERS AND SOME THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE HIGHER
TERRAIN THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. OTHERWISE DRY...WARM...AND
BREEZY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED ELSEWHERE ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO.

THE FORECAST FOR THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, THE WET MOUNTAINS AND
THE WET MOUNTAIN VALLEY.
PARTLY SUNNY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN
THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS 50 TO 65. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.

$$

COZ070-182145-
ALAMOSA VICINITY/CENTRAL SAN LUIS VALLEY BELOW 8500 FT-
INCLUDING...ALAMOSA...MONTE VISTA
437 AM MDT SAT MAY 18 2013

.NOW...

A RED FLAG WARNING FOR GUSTY WINDS...LOW HUMIDITY VALUES...
PROLONGED DROUGHT AND DRY FUELS HAS BEEN ISSUED FROM 11AM TO 8PM SATURDAY
FOR THE SAN LUIS VALLEY.

SHOWERS AND SOME THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE HIGHER
TERRAIN THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. OTHERWISE DRY...WARM...AND
BREEZY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED ELSEWHERE ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO.

THE FORECAST FOR THE EASTERN SAN JUAN AND LA GARITA MOUNTAINS.
PARTLY SUNNY. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON. HIGHS 41 TO 57.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 40 PERCENT.

FOR THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS.
PARTLY SUNNY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN
THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS 50 TO 65. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.

$$

COZ093-098-182145-
LA JUNTA VICINITY/OTERO COUNTY-LAMAR VICINITY/PROWERS COUNTY-
INCLUDING...LA JUNTA...ROCKY FORD...LAMAR
437 AM MDT SAT MAY 18 2013

.NOW...
A RED FLAG WARNING FOR GUSTY WINDS...LOW HUMIDITY VALUES...
PROLONGED DROUGHT AND DRY FUELS HAS BEEN ISSUED FROM 11AM TO 8PM SATURDAY
FOR BACA AND EASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTIES.

SHOWERS AND SOME THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE HIGHER
TERRAIN THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. OTHERWISE DRY...WARM...AND
BREEZY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED ELSEWHERE ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO.

$$

000
AXUS45 KPUB 181039
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AREA SYNOPSIS AND FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
437 AM MDT SAT MAY 18 2013

COZ085-182145-
COLORADO SPRINGS VICINITY/SOUTHERN EL PASO COUNTY/RAMPART RANGE
BELOW 7400 FT-
INCLUDING...COLORADO SPRINGS
437 AM MDT SAT MAY 18 2013

.NOW...
A RED FLAG WARNING FOR GUSTY WINDS...LOW HUMIDITY VALUES...
PROLONGED DROUGHT AND DRY FUELS HAS BEEN ISSUED FROM 11AM TO 8PM SATURDAY
FOR SOUTHERN EL PASO COUNTY.

SHOWERS AND SOME THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE HIGHER
TERRAIN THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. OTHERWISE DRY...WARM...AND
BREEZY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED ELSEWHERE ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO.

THE FORECAST FOR PIKES PEAK, TELLER COUNTY AND THE RAMPART RANGE.
PARTLY SUNNY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS EARLY IN
THE AFTERNOON. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS LATE IN THE AFTERNOON.
HIGHS 57 TO 70. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH. CHANCE OF
PRECIPITATION 30 PERCENT.

$$

COZ083-086-087-182145-
CANON CITY VICINITY/EASTERN FREMONT COUNTY-
PUEBLO AND VICINITY/PUEBLO COUNTY BELOW 6300 FT-
WALSENBURG VICINITY/UPPER HUERFANO RIVER BASIN BELOW 7500 FT-
INCLUDING...CANON CITY...PENROSE...PUEBLO...WALSENBURG
437 AM MDT SAT MAY 18 2013

.NOW...
SHOWERS AND SOME THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE HIGHER
TERRAIN THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. OTHERWISE DRY...WARM...AND
BREEZY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED ELSEWHERE ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO.

THE FORECAST FOR THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, THE WET MOUNTAINS AND
THE WET MOUNTAIN VALLEY.
PARTLY SUNNY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN
THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS 50 TO 65. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.

$$

COZ070-182145-
ALAMOSA VICINITY/CENTRAL SAN LUIS VALLEY BELOW 8500 FT-
INCLUDING...ALAMOSA...MONTE VISTA
437 AM MDT SAT MAY 18 2013

.NOW...

A RED FLAG WARNING FOR GUSTY WINDS...LOW HUMIDITY VALUES...
PROLONGED DROUGHT AND DRY FUELS HAS BEEN ISSUED FROM 11AM TO 8PM SATURDAY
FOR THE SAN LUIS VALLEY.

SHOWERS AND SOME THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE HIGHER
TERRAIN THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. OTHERWISE DRY...WARM...AND
BREEZY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED ELSEWHERE ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO.

THE FORECAST FOR THE EASTERN SAN JUAN AND LA GARITA MOUNTAINS.
PARTLY SUNNY. CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON. HIGHS 41 TO 57.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH. CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION 40 PERCENT.

FOR THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS.
PARTLY SUNNY. A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IN
THE AFTERNOON. HIGHS 50 TO 65. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH.

$$

COZ093-098-182145-
LA JUNTA VICINITY/OTERO COUNTY-LAMAR VICINITY/PROWERS COUNTY-
INCLUDING...LA JUNTA...ROCKY FORD...LAMAR
437 AM MDT SAT MAY 18 2013

.NOW...
A RED FLAG WARNING FOR GUSTY WINDS...LOW HUMIDITY VALUES...
PROLONGED DROUGHT AND DRY FUELS HAS BEEN ISSUED FROM 11AM TO 8PM SATURDAY
FOR BACA AND EASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTIES.

SHOWERS AND SOME THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE HIGHER
TERRAIN THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. OTHERWISE DRY...WARM...AND
BREEZY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED ELSEWHERE ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN COLORADO.

$$

000
AXUS45 KPUB 171724 AAA
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AREA SYNOPSIS AND FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
1125 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

COZ085-172300-
COLORADO SPRINGS VICINITY/SOUTHERN EL PASO COUNTY/RAMPART RANGE
BELOW 7400 FT-
INCLUDING...COLORADO SPRINGS
1125 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

.NOW...
A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 8 PM MDT TODAY FOR EL
PASO COUNTY, FREMONT COUNTY AND THE SANGRE DE CRISTO AND WET MOUNTAINS.
GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND THE IMPACT OF PROLONGED DROUGHT WILL
RESULT IN THE THREAT OF EXPLOSIVE FIRE GROWTH POTENTIAL.

SKIES WILL BE MOSTLY SUNNY ACROSS SOUTHERN AND EASTERN COLORADO THIS
AFTERNOON, AS SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT INCREASES OVER THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN
STATES. THAT FLOW WILL ALSO BRING GUSTY WINDS AND DRY AIR TO MUCH OF
THE REGION, INCREASING THE DANGER OF RAPID FIRE SPREAD OVER THE
SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS AND SURROUNDING AREAS INCLUDING THE SAN LUIS VALLEY
AND FREMONT COUNTY. LITTLE OR NO PRECIPITATION IS IN STORE ANYWHERE
AROUND THE LISTENING AREA, WITH WELL ABOVE AVERAGE TEMPERATURES.

A WEAK SURFACE FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS THE STATE SATURDAY, WITH A BETTER
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING OVER THE MOUNTAINS IN
THE AFTERNOON. GUSTY WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED REGION WIDE, INCREASING
THE FIRE DANGER AGAIN IN SOME AREAS DURING THE AFTERNOON. TEMPERATURES
WILL STAY ABOVE AVERAGE SATURDAY BUT SHOULD BE A FEW DEGREES COOLER
THAN FRIDAY`S READINGS.

THE FORECAST FOR PIKES PEAK, TELLER COUNTY AND THE RAMPART RANGE. SKIES
WILL BE MOSTLY SUNNY THE REST OF TODAY WITH HIGH TEMPERATURES IN THE
MID 60S AND 70S BELOW 11 THOUSAND FEET. WINDS ARE GOING TO BE FROM THE
SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.

$$

COZ083-086-087-172300-
CANON CITY VICINITY/EASTERN FREMONT COUNTY-
PUEBLO AND VICINITY/PUEBLO COUNTY BELOW 6300 FT-
WALSENBURG VICINITY/UPPER HUERFANO RIVER BASIN BELOW 7500 FT-
INCLUDING...CANON CITY...PENROSE...PUEBLO...WALSENBURG
1125 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

.NOW...
A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 8 PM MDT TODAY FOR
FREMONT COUNTY, AND THE SANGRE DE CRISTO AND WET MOUNTAINS. GUSTY
WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND THE IMPACT OF PROLONGED DROUGHT WILL RESULT IN
THE THREAT OF EXPLOSIVE FIRE GROWTH POTENTIAL.

SKIES WILL BE MOSTLY SUNNY ACROSS SOUTHERN AND EASTERN COLORADO THIS
AFTERNOON, AS SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT INCREASES OVER THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN
STATES. THAT FLOW WILL ALSO BRING GUSTY WINDS AND DRY AIR TO MUCH OF
THE REGION, INCREASING THE DANGER OF RAPID FIRE SPREAD OVER THE
SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS AND SURROUNDING AREAS INCLUDING THE SAN LUIS VALLEY
AND FREMONT COUNTY. LITTLE OR NO PRECIPITATION IS IN STORE ANYWHERE
AROUND THE LISTENING AREA, WITH WELL ABOVE AVERAGE TEMPERATURES.

A WEAK SURFACE FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS THE STATE SATURDAY, WITH A BETTER
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING OVER THE MOUNTAINS IN
THE AFTERNOON. GUSTY WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED REGION WIDE, INCREASING
THE FIRE DANGER AGAIN IN SOME AREAS DURING THE AFTERNOON. TEMPERATURES
WILL STAY ABOVE AVERAGE SATURDAY BUT SHOULD BE A FEW DEGREES COOLER
THAN FRIDAY`S READINGS.

THE FORECAST FOR THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, THE WET MOUNTAINS AND
THE WET MOUNTAIN VALLEY. EXPECT MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES THE REST OF TODAY.
HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL BE MAINLY IN THE 60S AND 70S, WITH LOWER AND MID
80S OVER SOME OF WET MOUNTAIN AREAS. WINDS WILL BE FROM THE WEST TO
SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.

$$

COZ070-172300-
ALAMOSA VICINITY/CENTRAL SAN LUIS VALLEY BELOW 8500 FT-
INCLUDING...ALAMOSA...MONTE VISTA
1125 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

.NOW...
A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 8 PM MDT TODAY FOR THE
SAN LUIS VALLEY, THE EASTERN SAN JUAN AND LA GARITA MOUNTAINS, AND THE
SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS. GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND THE IMPACT OF
PROLONGED DROUGHT WILL RESULT IN THE THREAT OF EXPLOSIVE FIRE GROWTH
POTENTIAL.

SKIES WILL BE MOSTLY SUNNY ACROSS SOUTHERN AND EASTERN COLORADO THIS
AFTERNOON, AS SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT INCREASES OVER THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN
STATES. THAT FLOW WILL ALSO BRING GUSTY WINDS AND DRY AIR TO MUCH OF
THE REGION, INCREASING THE DANGER OF RAPID FIRE SPREAD OVER THE
SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS AND SURROUNDING AREAS INCLUDING THE SAN LUIS VALLEY
AND FREMONT COUNTY. LITTLE OR NO PRECIPITATION IS IN STORE ANYWHERE
AROUND THE LISTENING AREA, WITH WELL ABOVE AVERAGE TEMPERATURES.

A WEAK SURFACE FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS THE STATE SATURDAY, WITH A BETTER
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING OVER THE MOUNTAINS IN
THE AFTERNOON. GUSTY WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED REGION WIDE, INCREASING
THE FIRE DANGER AGAIN IN SOME AREAS DURING THE AFTERNOON. TEMPERATURES
WILL STAY ABOVE AVERAGE SATURDAY BUT SHOULD BE A FEW DEGREES COOLER
THAN FRIDAY`S READINGS.

THE FORECAST FOR THE EASTERN SAN JUAN AND LA GARITA MOUNTAINS. SKIES
WILL BE MOSTLY SUNNY THIS AFTERNOON WITH HIGH TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER
50S TO THE LOWER 70S BELOW 11 THOUSAND FEET. WINDS ARE GOING TO BE FROM
THE SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.

FOR THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS. EXPECT MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES THE REST
OF TODAY. HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL BE MAINLY IN THE 60S AND 70S, AND
WINDS WILL BE FROM THE WEST TO SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.

$$

COZ093-098-172300-
LA JUNTA VICINITY/OTERO COUNTY-LAMAR VICINITY/PROWERS COUNTY-
INCLUDING...LA JUNTA...ROCKY FORD...LAMAR
1125 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

.NOW...
A FIRE WEATHER WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR BACA AND EASTERN LAS ANIMAS
COUNTIES SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING. GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY
AND THE EFFECTS OF PROLONGED DROUGHT ARE FORECAST, RAISING THE
RANGELAND FIRE DANGER.

SKIES WILL BE MOSTLY SUNNY ACROSS SOUTHERN AND EASTERN COLORADO THIS
AFTERNOON, AS SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT INCREASES OVER THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN
STATES. THAT FLOW WILL ALSO BRING GUSTY WINDS AND DRY AIR TO MUCH OF
THE REGION, INCREASING THE DANGER OF RAPID FIRE SPREAD OVER THE
SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS AND SURROUNDING AREAS INCLUDING THE SAN LUIS VALLEY
AND FREMONT COUNTY. LITTLE OR NO PRECIPITATION IS IN STORE ANYWHERE
AROUND THE LISTENING AREA, WITH WELL ABOVE AVERAGE TEMPERATURES.

A WEAK SURFACE FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS THE STATE SATURDAY, WITH A BETTER
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING OVER THE MOUNTAINS IN
THE AFTERNOON. GUSTY WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED REGION WIDE, INCREASING
THE FIRE DANGER AGAIN IN SOME AREAS DURING THE AFTERNOON. TEMPERATURES
WILL STAY ABOVE AVERAGE SATURDAY BUT SHOULD BE A FEW DEGREES COOLER
THAN FRIDAY`S READINGS.

$$

000
AXUS45 KPUB 171656
BRTPUB

AREA SYNOPSIS AND FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
1050 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

COZ085-172300-
COLORADO SPRINGS VICINITY/SOUTHERN EL PASO COUNTY/RAMPART RANGE
BELOW 7400 FT-
INCLUDING...COLORADO SPRINGS
1050 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

.NOW...
SKIES WILL BE MOSTLY SUNNY ACROSS SOUTHERN AND EASTERN COLORADO THIS
AFTERNOON, AS SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT INCREASES OVER THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN
STATES. THAT FLOW WILL ALSO BRING GUSTY WINDS AND DRY AIR TO MUCH OF
THE REGION, INCREASING THE DANGER OF RAPID FIRE SPREAD OVER THE
SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS AND SURROUNDING AREAS INCLUDING THE SAN LUIS VALLEY
AND FREMONT COUNTY. LITTLE OR NO PRECIPITATION IS IN STORE ANYWHERE
AROUND THE LISTENING AREA, WITH WELL ABOVE AVERAGE TEMPERATURES.

A WEAK SURFACE FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS THE STATE SATURDAY, WITH A BETTER
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING OVER THE MOUNTAINS IN
THE AFTERNOON. GUSTY WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED REGION WIDE, INCREASING
THE FIRE DANGER AGAIN IN SOME AREAS DURING THE AFTERNOON. TEMPERATURES
WILL STAY ABOVE AVERAGE SATURDAY BUT SHOULD BE A FEW DEGREES COOLER
THAN FRIDAY`S READINGS.

THE FORECAST FOR PIKES PEAK, TELLER COUNTY AND THE RAMPART RANGE. SKIES
WILL BE MOSTLY SUNNY THE REST OF TODAY WITH HIGH TEMPERATURES IN THE
MID 60S AND 70S BELOW 11 THOUSAND FEET. WINDS ARE GOING TO BE FROM THE
SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.

$$

COZ083-086-087-172300-
CANON CITY VICINITY/EASTERN FREMONT COUNTY-
PUEBLO AND VICINITY/PUEBLO COUNTY BELOW 6300 FT-
WALSENBURG VICINITY/UPPER HUERFANO RIVER BASIN BELOW 7500 FT-
INCLUDING...CANON CITY...PENROSE...PUEBLO...WALSENBURG
1050 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

.NOW...
A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 8 PM MDT TODAY FOR
FREMONT COUNTY, AND THE SANGRE DE CRISTO AND WET MOUNTAINS. GUSTY
WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND THE IMPACT OF PROLONGED DROUGHT WILL RESULT IN
THE THREAT OF EXPLOSIVE FIRE GROWTH POTENTIAL.

SKIES WILL BE MOSTLY SUNNY ACROSS SOUTHERN AND EASTERN COLORADO THIS
AFTERNOON, AS SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT INCREASES OVER THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN
STATES. THAT FLOW WILL ALSO BRING GUSTY WINDS AND DRY AIR TO MUCH OF
THE REGION, INCREASING THE DANGER OF RAPID FIRE SPREAD OVER THE
SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS AND SURROUNDING AREAS INCLUDING THE SAN LUIS VALLEY
AND FREMONT COUNTY. LITTLE OR NO PRECIPITATION IS IN STORE ANYWHERE
AROUND THE LISTENING AREA, WITH WELL ABOVE AVERAGE TEMPERATURES.

A WEAK SURFACE FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS THE STATE SATURDAY, WITH A BETTER
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING OVER THE MOUNTAINS IN
THE AFTERNOON. GUSTY WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED REGION WIDE, INCREASING
THE FIRE DANGER AGAIN IN SOME AREAS DURING THE AFTERNOON. TEMPERATURES
WILL STAY ABOVE AVERAGE SATURDAY BUT SHOULD BE A FEW DEGREES COOLER
THAN FRIDAY`S READINGS.

THE FORECAST FOR THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, THE WET MOUNTAINS AND
THE WET MOUNTAIN VALLEY. EXPECT MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES THE REST OF TODAY.
HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL BE MAINLY IN THE 60S AND 70S, WITH LOWER AND MID
80S OVER SOME OF WET MOUNTAIN AREAS. WINDS WILL BE FROM THE WEST TO
SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.

$$

COZ070-172300-
ALAMOSA VICINITY/CENTRAL SAN LUIS VALLEY BELOW 8500 FT-
INCLUDING...ALAMOSA...MONTE VISTA
1050 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

.NOW...
A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 8 PM MDT TODAY FOR THE
SAN LUIS VALLEY, THE EASTERN SAN JUAN AND LA GARITA MOUNTAINS, AND THE
SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS. GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND THE IMPACT OF
PROLONGED DROUGHT WILL RESULT IN THE THREAT OF EXPLOSIVE FIRE GROWTH
POTENTIAL.

SKIES WILL BE MOSTLY SUNNY ACROSS SOUTHERN AND EASTERN COLORADO THIS
AFTERNOON, AS SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT INCREASES OVER THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN
STATES. THAT FLOW WILL ALSO BRING GUSTY WINDS AND DRY AIR TO MUCH OF
THE REGION, INCREASING THE DANGER OF RAPID FIRE SPREAD OVER THE
SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS AND SURROUNDING AREAS INCLUDING THE SAN LUIS VALLEY
AND FREMONT COUNTY. LITTLE OR NO PRECIPITATION IS IN STORE ANYWHERE
AROUND THE LISTENING AREA, WITH WELL ABOVE AVERAGE TEMPERATURES.

A WEAK SURFACE FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS THE STATE SATURDAY, WITH A BETTER
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING OVER THE MOUNTAINS IN
THE AFTERNOON. GUSTY WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED REGION WIDE, INCREASING
THE FIRE DANGER AGAIN IN SOME AREAS DURING THE AFTERNOON. TEMPERATURES
WILL STAY ABOVE AVERAGE SATURDAY BUT SHOULD BE A FEW DEGREES COOLER
THAN FRIDAY`S READINGS.

THE FORECAST FOR THE EASTERN SAN JUAN AND LA GARITA MOUNTAINS. SKIES
WILL BE MOSTLY SUNNY THIS AFTERNOON WITH HIGH TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER
50S TO THE LOWER 70S BELOW 11 THOUSAND FEET. WINDS ARE GOING TO BE FROM
THE SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.

FOR THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS. EXPECT MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES THE REST
OF TODAY. HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL BE MAINLY IN THE 60S AND 70S, AND
WINDS WILL BE FROM THE WEST TO SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.

$$

COZ093-098-172300-
LA JUNTA VICINITY/OTERO COUNTY-LAMAR VICINITY/PROWERS COUNTY-
INCLUDING...LA JUNTA...ROCKY FORD...LAMAR
1050 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

.NOW...
A FIRE WEATHER WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR BACA AND EASTERN LAS ANIMAS
COUNTIES SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING. GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY
AND THE EFFECTS OF PROLONGED DROUGHT ARE FORECAST, RAISING THE
RANGELAND FIRE DANGER.

SKIES WILL BE MOSTLY SUNNY ACROSS SOUTHERN AND EASTERN COLORADO THIS
AFTERNOON, AS SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT INCREASES OVER THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN
STATES. THAT FLOW WILL ALSO BRING GUSTY WINDS AND DRY AIR TO MUCH OF
THE REGION, INCREASING THE DANGER OF RAPID FIRE SPREAD OVER THE
SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS AND SURROUNDING AREAS INCLUDING THE SAN LUIS VALLEY
AND FREMONT COUNTY. LITTLE OR NO PRECIPITATION IS IN STORE ANYWHERE
AROUND THE LISTENING AREA, WITH WELL ABOVE AVERAGE TEMPERATURES.

A WEAK SURFACE FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS THE STATE SATURDAY, WITH A BETTER
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING OVER THE MOUNTAINS IN
THE AFTERNOON. GUSTY WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED REGION WIDE, INCREASING
THE FIRE DANGER AGAIN IN SOME AREAS DURING THE AFTERNOON. TEMPERATURES
WILL STAY ABOVE AVERAGE SATURDAY BUT SHOULD BE A FEW DEGREES COOLER
THAN FRIDAY`S READINGS.

$$

000
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AREA SYNOPSIS AND FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
625 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

COZ085-172300-
COLORADO SPRINGS VICINITY/SOUTHERN EL PASO COUNTY/RAMPART RANGE
BELOW 7400 FT-
INCLUDING...COLORADO SPRINGS
625 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

.NOW...
AREAS OF LOW CLOUDS AND PATCHY FOG WILL COVER PARTS OF EASTERN
COLORADO, BUT SHOULD DISSIPATE AFTER MID MORNING. SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT
WILL INCREASE ACROSS COLORADO THE REST OF TODAY, DRY AND WARMER WEATHER
TO MOST PARTS OF THE REGION. WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED TO INCREASE AROUND
MID DAY, INCREASING THE DANGER OF RAPID FIRE SPREAD OVER THE SOUTHERN
MOUNTAINS AND SURROUNDING AREAS INCLUDING THE SAN LUIS VALLEY AND
FREMONT COUNTY. LITTLE OR NO PRECIPITATION IS IN STORE ANYWHERE AROUND
THE LISTENING AREA.

A WEAK SURFACE FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS THE STATE SATURDAY, WITH A BETTER
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING OVER THE MOUNTAINS.
GUSTY WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED REGION WIDE, INCREASING THE FIRE DANGER
AGAIN IN SOME AREAS DURING THE AFTERNOON. TEMPERATURES WILL STAY ABOVE
AVERAGE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY WITH THE WARMEST READINGS ON TAP TODAY.

THE FORECAST FOR PIKES PEAK, TELLER COUNTY AND THE RAMPART RANGE. SKIES
WILL BE MOSTLY SUNNY TODAY WITH HIGH TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 60S AND 70S
BELOW 11 THOUSAND FEET. WINDS ARE GOING TO BE FROM THE SOUTHWEST 10 TO
20 MPH.

$$

COZ083-086-087-172300-
CANON CITY VICINITY/EASTERN FREMONT COUNTY-
PUEBLO AND VICINITY/PUEBLO COUNTY BELOW 6300 FT-
WALSENBURG VICINITY/UPPER HUERFANO RIVER BASIN BELOW 7500 FT-
INCLUDING...CANON CITY...PENROSE...PUEBLO...WALSENBURG
625 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

.NOW...
A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 8 PM MDT TODAY FOR
FREMONT COUNTY, AND THE SANGRE DE CRISTO AND WET MOUNTAINS. GUSTY
WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND THE IMPACT OF PROLONGED WILL RESULT IN THE
THREAT OF EXPLOSIVE FIRE GROWTH POTENTIAL.

AREAS OF LOW CLOUDS AND PATCHY FOG WILL COVER PARTS OF EASTERN
COLORADO, BUT SHOULD DISSIPATE AFTER MID MORNING. SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT
WILL INCREASE ACROSS COLORADO THE REST OF TODAY, DRY AND WARMER WEATHER
TO MOST PARTS OF THE REGION. WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED TO INCREASE AROUND
MID DAY, INCREASING THE DANGER OF RAPID FIRE SPREAD OVER THE SOUTHERN
MOUNTAINS AND SURROUNDING AREAS INCLUDING THE SAN LUIS VALLEY AND
FREMONT COUNTY. LITTLE OR NO PRECIPITATION IS IN STORE ANYWHERE AROUND
THE LISTENING AREA.

A WEAK SURFACE FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS THE STATE SATURDAY, WITH A BETTER
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING OVER THE MOUNTAINS.
GUSTY WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED REGION WIDE, INCREASING THE FIRE DANGER
AGAIN IN SOME AREAS DURING THE AFTERNOON. TEMPERATURES WILL STAY ABOVE
AVERAGE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY WITH THE WARMEST READINGS ON TAP TODAY.

THE FORECAST FOR THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, THE WET MOUNTAINS AND
THE WET MOUNTAIN VALLEY. EXPECT MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES TODAY. HIGH
TEMPERATURES WILL BE MAINLY IN THE 60S AND 70S, WITH LOWER AND MID 80S
OVER SOME OF WET MOUNTAIN AREAS. WINDS WILL BE FROM THE WEST TO
SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.

$$

COZ070-172300-
ALAMOSA VICINITY/CENTRAL SAN LUIS VALLEY BELOW 8500 FT-
INCLUDING...ALAMOSA...MONTE VISTA
625 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

.NOW...
A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 8 PM MDT TODAY FOR
THE SAN LUIS VALLEY, THE EASTERN SAN JUAN AND LA GARITA MOUNTAINS AN
THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS. GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND THE
IMPACT OF PROLONGED WILL RESULT IN THE THREAT OF EXPLOSIVE FIRE GROWTH
POTENTIAL.

AREAS OF LOW CLOUDS AND PATCHY FOG WILL COVER PARTS OF EASTERN
COLORADO, BUT SHOULD DISSIPATE AFTER MID MORNING. SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT
WILL INCREASE ACROSS COLORADO THE REST OF TODAY, DRY AND WARMER WEATHER
TO MOST PARTS OF THE REGION. WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED TO INCREASE AROUND
MID DAY, INCREASING THE DANGER OF RAPID FIRE SPREAD OVER THE SOUTHERN
MOUNTAINS AND SURROUNDING AREAS INCLUDING THE SAN LUIS VALLEY AND
FREMONT COUNTY. LITTLE OR NO PRECIPITATION IS IN STORE ANYWHERE AROUND
THE LISTENING AREA.

A WEAK SURFACE FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS THE STATE SATURDAY, WITH A BETTER
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING OVER THE MOUNTAINS.
GUSTY WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED REGION WIDE, INCREASING THE FIRE DANGER
AGAIN IN SOME AREAS DURING THE AFTERNOON. TEMPERATURES WILL STAY ABOVE
AVERAGE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY WITH THE WARMEST READINGS ON TAP TODAY.

THE FORECAST FOR THE EASTERN SAN JUAN AND LA GARITA MOUNTAINS. SKIES
WILL BE SUNNY WITH HIGH TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 50S TO THE LOWER 70S
BELOW 11 THOUSAND FEET. WINDS WILL BE FROM THE SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.

FOR THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS. EXPECT MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES TODAY.
HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL BE MAINLY IN THE 60S AND 70S, AND WINDS WILL BE
FROM THE WEST TO SOUTHWEST 10 TO 20 MPH.

$$

COZ093-098-172300-
LA JUNTA VICINITY/OTERO COUNTY-LAMAR VICINITY/PROWERS COUNTY-
INCLUDING...LA JUNTA...ROCKY FORD...LAMAR
625 AM MDT FRI MAY 17 2013

.NOW...
A FIRE WEATHER WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FRO BACA AND EASTERN LAS ANIMAS
COUNTIES SATURDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING. GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY
AND THE EFFECTS OF PROLONGED DROUGHT ARE FORECAST, RAISING THE
RANGELAND FIRE DANGER.

AREAS OF LOW CLOUDS AND PATCHY FOG WILL COVER PARTS OF EASTERN
COLORADO, BUT SHOULD DISSIPATE AFTER MID MORNING. SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT
WILL INCREASE ACROSS COLORADO THE REST OF TODAY, DRY AND WARMER WEATHER
TO MOST PARTS OF THE REGION. WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED TO INCREASE AROUND
MID DAY, INCREASING THE DANGER OF RAPID FIRE SPREAD OVER THE SOUTHERN
MOUNTAINS AND SURROUNDING AREAS INCLUDING THE SAN LUIS VALLEY AND
FREMONT COUNTY. LITTLE OR NO PRECIPITATION IS IN STORE ANYWHERE AROUND
THE LISTENING AREA.

A WEAK SURFACE FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS THE STATE SATURDAY, WITH A BETTER
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING OVER THE MOUNTAINS.
GUSTY WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED REGION WIDE, INCREASING THE FIRE DANGER
AGAIN IN SOME AREAS DURING THE AFTERNOON. TEMPERATURES WILL STAY ABOVE
AVERAGE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY WITH THE WARMEST READINGS ON TAP TODAY.

$$

000
AXUS45 KPUB 161758
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AREA SYNOPSIS AND FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
1155 AM MDT THU MAY 16 2013

COZ085-162300-
COLORADO SPRINGS VICINITY/SOUTHERN EL PASO COUNTY/RAMPART RANGE
BELOW 7400 FT-
INCLUDING...COLORADO SPRINGS
1155 AM MDT THU MAY 16 2013

.NOW...
THE REMAINS OF A WEAK UPPER LEVEL WEATHER SYSTEM WILL CONTINUE TO PUSH
ACROSS COLORADO THIS AFTERNOON, WITH DRIER AIR EXPECTED TO MOVE INTO
MOST PARTS OF THE STATE, AND ONLY A SLIGHT CHANCE OF AFTERNOON SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE MOUNTAINS, ALONG THE PALMER DIVIDE AND OVER
THE FAR EASTERN PLAINS. TEMPERATURES SHOULD BE ABOUT AS WARM AS
WEDNESDAY`S HIGH READINGS.

THE FAIR AND DRY WEATHER PATTERN SHOULD BE IN PLACE FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY, WITH A FEW LATE DAY THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE HIGH COUNTRY.
SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT WILL INCREASE DURING THE WEEKEND BRINGING A BETTER
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS TO THE MOUNTAINS SUNDAY. TEMPERATURES WILL BE
UNSEASONABLY WARM FRIDAY, BUT A WEAK SURGE OF COOLER AIR IS EXPECTED TO
COOLER TEMPERATURES TO AROUND NORMAL SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

THE FORECAST FOR PIKES PEAK, TELLER COUNTY AND THE RAMPART RANGE. LOOK
FOR INCREASING CLOUDS THIS AFTERNOON WITH A CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS.
HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL BE IN THE 60S TO MID 70S BELOW 11 THOUSAND FEET
WITH WINDS FROM THE WEST UP TO 10 MPH.

$$

COZ083-086-087-162300-
CANON CITY VICINITY/EASTERN FREMONT COUNTY-
PUEBLO AND VICINITY/PUEBLO COUNTY BELOW 6300 FT-
WALSENBURG VICINITY/UPPER HUERFANO RIVER BASIN BELOW 7500 FT-
INCLUDING...CANON CITY...PENROSE...PUEBLO...WALSENBURG
1155 AM MDT THU MAY 16 2013

.NOW...
THE REMAINS OF A WEAK UPPER LEVEL WEATHER SYSTEM WILL CONTINUE TO PUSH
ACROSS COLORADO THIS AFTERNOON, WITH DRIER AIR EXPECTED TO MOVE INTO
MOST PARTS OF THE STATE, AND ONLY A SLIGHT CHANCE OF AFTERNOON SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE MOUNTAINS, ALONG THE PALMER DIVIDE AND OVER
THE FAR EASTERN PLAINS. TEMPERATURES SHOULD BE ABOUT AS WARM AS
WEDNESDAY`S HIGH READINGS.

THE FAIR AND DRY WEATHER PATTERN SHOULD BE IN PLACE FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY, WITH A FEW LATE DAY THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE HIGH COUNTRY.
SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT WILL INCREASE DURING THE WEEKEND BRINGING A BETTER
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS TO THE MOUNTAINS SUNDAY. TEMPERATURES WILL BE
UNSEASONABLY WARM FRIDAY, BUT A WEAK SURGE OF COOLER AIR IS EXPECTED TO
COOLER TEMPERATURES TO AROUND NORMAL SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

THE FORECAST FOR THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, THE WET MOUNTAINS AND
THE WET MOUNTAIN VALLEY. SKIES WILL BE MOSTLY SUNNY TODAY BUT THERE IS
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF AFTERNOON THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL
RANGE 60 TO 80 DEGREES BELOW 11 THOUSAND FEET AND WINDS ARE GOING TO BE
FROM THE WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.

$$

COZ070-162300-
ALAMOSA VICINITY/CENTRAL SAN LUIS VALLEY BELOW 8500 FT-
INCLUDING...ALAMOSA...MONTE VISTA
1155 AM MDT THU MAY 16 2013

.NOW...
THE REMAINS OF A WEAK UPPER LEVEL WEATHER SYSTEM WILL CONTINUE TO PUSH
ACROSS COLORADO THIS AFTERNOON, WITH DRIER AIR EXPECTED TO MOVE INTO
MOST PARTS OF THE STATE, AND ONLY A SLIGHT CHANCE OF AFTERNOON SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE MOUNTAINS, ALONG THE PALMER DIVIDE AND OVER
THE FAR EASTERN PLAINS. TEMPERATURES SHOULD BE ABOUT AS WARM AS
WEDNESDAY`S HIGH READINGS.

THE FAIR AND DRY WEATHER PATTERN SHOULD BE IN PLACE FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY, WITH A FEW LATE DAY THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE HIGH COUNTRY.
SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT WILL INCREASE DURING THE WEEKEND BRINGING A BETTER
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS TO THE MOUNTAINS SUNDAY. TEMPERATURES WILL BE
UNSEASONABLY WARM FRIDAY, BUT A WEAK SURGE OF COOLER AIR IS EXPECTED TO
COOLER TEMPERATURES TO AROUND NORMAL SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

THE FORECAST FOR THE EASTERN SAN JUAN AND LA GARITA MOUNTAINS. LOOK FOR
MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES TODAY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF AFTERNOON
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL RANGE 60 TO 70 DEGREES BELOW 11
THOUSAND FEET, WITH WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.

FOR THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS. SKIES WILL BE MOSTLY SUNNY TODAY
BUT THERE IS A SLIGHT CHANCE OF AFTERNOON THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS WILL
RANGE 60 TO 80 DEGREES AND WINDS ARE GOING TO BE FROM THE WEST 10 TO 15
MPH.

$$

COZ093-098-162300-
LA JUNTA VICINITY/OTERO COUNTY-LAMAR VICINITY/PROWERS COUNTY-
INCLUDING...LA JUNTA...ROCKY FORD...LAMAR
1155 AM MDT THU MAY 16 2013

.NOW...
THE REMAINS OF A WEAK UPPER LEVEL WEATHER SYSTEM WILL CONTINUE TO PUSH
ACROSS COLORADO THIS AFTERNOON, WITH DRIER AIR EXPECTED TO MOVE INTO
MOST PARTS OF THE STATE, AND ONLY A SLIGHT CHANCE OF AFTERNOON SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE MOUNTAINS, ALONG THE PALMER DIVIDE AND OVER
THE FAR EASTERN PLAINS. TEMPERATURES SHOULD BE ABOUT AS WARM AS
WEDNESDAY`S HIGH READINGS.

THE FAIR AND DRY WEATHER PATTERN SHOULD BE IN PLACE FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY, WITH A FEW LATE DAY THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE HIGH COUNTRY.
SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT WILL INCREASE DURING THE WEEKEND BRINGING A BETTER
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS TO THE MOUNTAINS SUNDAY. TEMPERATURES WILL BE
UNSEASONABLY WARM FRIDAY, BUT A WEAK SURGE OF COOLER AIR IS EXPECTED TO
COOLER TEMPERATURES TO AROUND NORMAL SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

$$

000
AXUS45 KPUB 161239
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AREA SYNOPSIS AND FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
620 AM MDT THU MAY 16 2013

COZ085-162300-
COLORADO SPRINGS VICINITY/SOUTHERN EL PASO COUNTY/RAMPART RANGE
BELOW 7400 FT-
INCLUDING...COLORADO SPRINGS
620 AM MDT THU MAY 16 2013

.NOW...
THE REMAINS OF A WEAK UPPER LEVEL WEATHER SYSTEM WILL CONTINUE TO PUSH
ACROSS COLORADO TODAY. DRIER AIR IS EXPECTED TO MOVE INTO MOST PARTS OF
THE STATE THOUGH, WITH ONLY A SLIGHT CHANCE OF AFTERNOON SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE MOUNTAINS, ALONG THE PALMER DIVIDE AND OVER THE
FAR EASTERN PLAINS. TEMPERATURES SHOULD BE ABOUT AS WARM AS WEDNESDAY`S
HIGH READINGS.

THE FAIR AND DRY WEATHER PATTERN SHOULD BE IN PLACE FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY, WITH A FEW LATE DAY THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE HIGH COUNTRY.
SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT WILL INCREASE DURING THE WEEKEND BRINGING A BETTER
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS TO THE MOUNTAINS SUNDAY. TEMPERATURES WILL BE
UNSEASONABLY WARM FRIDAY, BUT A WEAK SURGE OF COOLER AIR IS EXPECTED TO
COOLER TEMPERATURES TO AROUND NORMAL SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

THE FORECAST FOR PIKES PEAK, TELLER COUNTY AND THE RAMPART RANGE. SKIES
WILL BE MOSTLY SUNNY THIS MORNING WITH INCREASING CLOUDS AND A CHANCE
OF THUNDERSTORMS BY LATE IN THE DAY. HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL BE IN THE
60S TO MID 70S BELOW 11 THOUSAND FEET WITH WINDS FROM THE WEST UP TO 10
MPH.

$$

COZ083-086-087-162300-
CANON CITY VICINITY/EASTERN FREMONT COUNTY-
PUEBLO AND VICINITY/PUEBLO COUNTY BELOW 6300 FT-
WALSENBURG VICINITY/UPPER HUERFANO RIVER BASIN BELOW 7500 FT-
INCLUDING...CANON CITY...PENROSE...PUEBLO...WALSENBURG
620 AM MDT THU MAY 16 2013

.NOW...
THE REMAINS OF A WEAK UPPER LEVEL WEATHER SYSTEM WILL CONTINUE TO PUSH
ACROSS COLORADO TODAY. DRIER AIR IS EXPECTED TO MOVE INTO MOST PARTS OF
THE STATE THOUGH, WITH ONLY A SLIGHT CHANCE OF AFTERNOON SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE MOUNTAINS, ALONG THE PALMER DIVIDE AND OVER THE
FAR EASTERN PLAINS. TEMPERATURES SHOULD BE ABOUT AS WARM AS WEDNESDAY`S
HIGH READINGS.

THE FAIR AND DRY WEATHER PATTERN SHOULD BE IN PLACE FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY, WITH A FEW LATE DAY THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE HIGH COUNTRY.
SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT WILL INCREASE DURING THE WEEKEND BRINGING A BETTER
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS TO THE MOUNTAINS SUNDAY. TEMPERATURES WILL BE
UNSEASONABLY WARM FRIDAY, BUT A WEAK SURGE OF COOLER AIR IS EXPECTED TO
COOLER TEMPERATURES TO AROUND NORMAL SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

THE FORECAST FOR THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, THE WET MOUNTAINS AND
THE WET MOUNTAIN VALLEY. SKIES WILL BE MOSTLY SUNNY TODAY BUT THERE IS
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF AFTERNOON THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL
RANGE 60 TO 80 DEGREES BELOW 11 THOUSAND FEET AND WINDS ARE GOING TO BE
FROM THE WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.

$$

COZ070-162300-
ALAMOSA VICINITY/CENTRAL SAN LUIS VALLEY BELOW 8500 FT-
INCLUDING...ALAMOSA...MONTE VISTA
620 AM MDT THU MAY 16 2013

.NOW...
THE REMAINS OF A WEAK UPPER LEVEL WEATHER SYSTEM WILL CONTINUE TO PUSH
ACROSS COLORADO TODAY. DRIER AIR IS EXPECTED TO MOVE INTO MOST PARTS OF
THE STATE THOUGH, WITH ONLY A SLIGHT CHANCE OF AFTERNOON SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE MOUNTAINS, ALONG THE PALMER DIVIDE AND OVER THE
FAR EASTERN PLAINS. TEMPERATURES SHOULD BE ABOUT AS WARM AS WEDNESDAY`S
HIGH READINGS.

THE FAIR AND DRY WEATHER PATTERN SHOULD BE IN PLACE FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY, WITH A FEW LATE DAY THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE HIGH COUNTRY.
SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT WILL INCREASE DURING THE WEEKEND BRINGING A BETTER
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS TO THE MOUNTAINS SUNDAY. TEMPERATURES WILL BE
UNSEASONABLY WARM FRIDAY, BUT A WEAK SURGE OF COOLER AIR IS EXPECTED TO
COOLER TEMPERATURES TO AROUND NORMAL SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

THE FORECAST FOR THE EASTERN SAN JUAN AND LA GARITA MOUNTAINS. LOOK FOR
MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES TODAY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF AFTERNOON
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL RANGE 60 TO 70 DEGREES BELOW 11
THOUSAND FEET, WITH WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.

FOR THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS. SKIES WILL BE MOSTLY SUNNY TODAY
BUT THERE IS A SLIGHT CHANCE OF AFTERNOON THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS WILL
RANGE 60 TO 80 DEGREES AND WINDS ARE GOING TO BE FROM THE WEST 10 TO 15
MPH.

$$

COZ093-098-162300-
LA JUNTA VICINITY/OTERO COUNTY-LAMAR VICINITY/PROWERS COUNTY-
INCLUDING...LA JUNTA...ROCKY FORD...LAMAR
620 AM MDT THU MAY 16 2013

.NOW...
THE REMAINS OF A WEAK UPPER LEVEL WEATHER SYSTEM WILL CONTINUE TO PUSH
ACROSS COLORADO TODAY. DRIER AIR IS EXPECTED TO MOVE INTO MOST PARTS OF
THE STATE THOUGH, WITH ONLY A SLIGHT CHANCE OF AFTERNOON SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE MOUNTAINS, ALONG THE PALMER DIVIDE AND OVER THE
FAR EASTERN PLAINS. TEMPERATURES SHOULD BE ABOUT AS WARM AS WEDNESDAY`S
HIGH READINGS.

THE FAIR AND DRY WEATHER PATTERN SHOULD BE IN PLACE FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY, WITH A FEW LATE DAY THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE HIGH COUNTRY.
SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT WILL INCREASE DURING THE WEEKEND BRINGING A BETTER
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS TO THE MOUNTAINS SUNDAY. TEMPERATURES WILL BE
UNSEASONABLY WARM FRIDAY, BUT A WEAK SURGE OF COOLER AIR IS EXPECTED TO
COOLER TEMPERATURES TO AROUND NORMAL SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

$$

000
AXUS45 KPUB 161223
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AREA SYNOPSIS AND FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
620 AM MDT THU MAY 16 2013

COZ085-162300-
COLORADO SPRINGS VICINITY/SOUTHERN EL PASO COUNTY/RAMPART RANGE
BELOW 7400 FT-
INCLUDING...COLORADO SPRINGS
620 AM MDT THU MAY 16 2013

.NOW...
THE REMAINS OF A WEAK UPPER LEVEL WEATHER SYSTEM WILL CONTINUE TO PUSH
ACROSS COLORADO TODAY. DRIER AIR IS EXPECTED TO MOVE INTO MOST PARTS OF
THE STATE THOUGH, WITH ONLY A SLIGHT CHANCE OF AFTERNOON SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE MOUNTAINS AND ALONG THE PALMER DIVIDE.
TEMPERATURES SHOULD BE ABOUT AS WARM AS WEDNESDAY`S HIGH READINGS.

THE FAIR AND DRY WEATHER PATTERN SHOULD BE IN PLACE FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY, WITH A FEW LATE DAY THUNDERSTORMS OVER TH HIGH COUNTRY.
SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT WILL INCREASE DURING THE WEEKEND BRINGING A BETTER
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS TO THE MOUNTAINS SUNDAY. TEMPERATURES WILL BE
UNSEASONABLY WARM FRIDAY, BUT A WEAK SURGE OF COOLER AIR IS EXPECTED TO
COOLER TEMPERATURES TO AROUND NORMAL SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

THE FORECAST FOR PIKES PEAK, TELLER COUNTY AND THE RAMPART RANGE. SKIES
WILL BE MOSTLY SUNNY THIS MORNING WITH INCREASING CLOUDS AND A CHANCE
OF THUNDERSTORMS BY LATE IN THE DAY. HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL BE IN THE
60S TO MID 70S BELOW 11 THOUSAND FEET WITH WINDS FROM THE WEST UP TO 10
MPH.

$$

COZ083-086-087-162300-
CANON CITY VICINITY/EASTERN FREMONT COUNTY-
PUEBLO AND VICINITY/PUEBLO COUNTY BELOW 6300 FT-
WALSENBURG VICINITY/UPPER HUERFANO RIVER BASIN BELOW 7500 FT-
INCLUDING...CANON CITY...PENROSE...PUEBLO...WALSENBURG
620 AM MDT THU MAY 16 2013

.NOW...
THE REMAINS OF A WEAK UPPER LEVEL WEATHER SYSTEM WILL CONTINUE TO PUSH
ACROSS COLORADO TODAY. DRIER AIR IS EXPECTED TO MOVE INTO MOST PARTS OF
THE STATE THOUGH, WITH ONLY A SLIGHT CHANCE OF AFTERNOON SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE MOUNTAINS AND ALONG THE PALMER DIVIDE.
TEMPERATURES SHOULD BE ABOUT AS WARM AS WEDNESDAY`S HIGH READINGS.

THE FAIR AND DRY WEATHER PATTERN SHOULD BE IN PLACE FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY, WITH A FEW LATE DAY THUNDERSTORMS OVER TH HIGH COUNTRY.
SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT WILL INCREASE DURING THE WEEKEND BRINGING A BETTER
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS TO THE MOUNTAINS SUNDAY. TEMPERATURES WILL BE
UNSEASONABLY WARM FRIDAY, BUT A WEAK SURGE OF COOLER AIR IS EXPECTED TO
COOLER TEMPERATURES TO AROUND NORMAL SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

THE FORECAST FOR THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, THE WET MOUNTAINS AND
THE WET MOUNTAIN VALLEY. SKIES WILL BE MOSTLY SUNNY TODAY BUT THERE IS
A SLIGHT CHANCE OF AFTERNOON THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL
RANGE 60 TO 80 DEGREES BELOW 11 THOUSAND FEET AND WINDS ARE GOING TO BE
FROM THE WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.

$$

COZ070-162300-
ALAMOSA VICINITY/CENTRAL SAN LUIS VALLEY BELOW 8500 FT-
INCLUDING...ALAMOSA...MONTE VISTA
620 AM MDT THU MAY 16 2013

.NOW...
THE REMAINS OF A WEAK UPPER LEVEL WEATHER SYSTEM WILL CONTINUE TO PUSH
ACROSS COLORADO TODAY. DRIER AIR IS EXPECTED TO MOVE INTO MOST PARTS OF
THE STATE THOUGH, WITH ONLY A SLIGHT CHANCE OF AFTERNOON SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE MOUNTAINS AND ALONG THE PALMER DIVIDE.
TEMPERATURES SHOULD BE ABOUT AS WARM AS WEDNESDAY`S HIGH READINGS.

THE FAIR AND DRY WEATHER PATTERN SHOULD BE IN PLACE FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY, WITH A FEW LATE DAY THUNDERSTORMS OVER TH HIGH COUNTRY.
SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT WILL INCREASE DURING THE WEEKEND BRINGING A BETTER
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS TO THE MOUNTAINS SUNDAY. TEMPERATURES WILL BE
UNSEASONABLY WARM FRIDAY, BUT A WEAK SURGE OF COOLER AIR IS EXPECTED TO
COOLER TEMPERATURES TO AROUND NORMAL SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

THE FORECAST FOR THE EASTERN SAN JUAN AND LA GARITA MOUNTAINS. LOOK FOR
MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES TODAY WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE OF AFTERNOON
THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL RANGE 60 TO 70 DEGREES BELOW 11
THOUSAND FEET, WITH WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.

FOR THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS. SKIES WILL BE MOSTLY SUNNY TODAY
BUT THERE IS A SLIGHT CHANCE OF AFTERNOON THUNDERSTORMS. HIGHS WILL
RANGE 60 TO 80 DEGREES AND WINDS ARE GOING TO BE FROM THE WEST 10 TO 15
MPH.



$$

COZ093-098-162300-
LA JUNTA VICINITY/OTERO COUNTY-LAMAR VICINITY/PROWERS COUNTY-
INCLUDING...LA JUNTA...ROCKY FORD...LAMAR
620 AM MDT THU MAY 16 2013

.NOW...
THE REMAINS OF A WEAK UPPER LEVEL WEATHER SYSTEM WILL CONTINUE TO PUSH
ACROSS COLORADO TODAY. DRIER AIR IS EXPECTED TO MOVE INTO MOST PARTS OF
THE STATE THOUGH, WITH ONLY A SLIGHT CHANCE OF AFTERNOON SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE MOUNTAINS AND ALONG THE PALMER DIVIDE.
TEMPERATURES SHOULD BE ABOUT AS WARM AS WEDNESDAY`S HIGH READINGS.

THE FAIR AND DRY WEATHER PATTERN SHOULD BE IN PLACE FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY, WITH A FEW LATE DAY THUNDERSTORMS OVER TH HIGH COUNTRY.
SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT WILL INCREASE DURING THE WEEKEND BRINGING A BETTER
CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS TO THE MOUNTAINS SUNDAY. TEMPERATURES WILL BE
UNSEASONABLY WARM FRIDAY, BUT A WEAK SURGE OF COOLER AIR IS EXPECTED TO
COOLER TEMPERATURES TO AROUND NORMAL SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

$$

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AREA SYNOPSIS AND FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
800 PM MDT WED MAY 15 2013

COZ085-162300-
COLORADO SPRINGS VICINITY/SOUTHERN EL PASO COUNTY/RAMPART RANGE
BELOW 7400 FT-
INCLUDING...COLORADO SPRINGS
800 PM MDT WED MAY 15 2013

.NOW...
SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS EASTERN
COLORADO INTO THE EVENING HOURS, WITH DRIER AIR THEN GRADUALLY
WORKING ACROSS THE REGION AFTER MIDNIGHT, AS HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS
INTO COLORADO FROM THE SOUTHWEST. THIS WILL BRING A RETURN OF MOSTLY
DRY AND FAIR WEATHER INTO SATURDAY, WITH ONLY A FEW MOUNTAIN SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED ON THURSDAY. AREA TEMPERATURES WILL REMAIN
ABOVE AVERAGE THROUGH SATURDAY.

THE FORECAST FOR PIKES PEAK, TELLER COUNTY AND THE RAMPART RANGE.
SKIES WILL BE PARTLY TO MOSTLY CLOUDY TONIGHT, WITH A 30 PERCENT
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS, MAINLY BEFORE MIDNIGHT. LOWS
WILL RANGE FROM 26 TO 48 DEGREES. WINDS WILL BE OUT OF THE WEST AT 5
TO 15 MPH.

$$

COZ083-086-087-162300-
CANON CITY VICINITY/EASTERN FREMONT COUNTY-
PUEBLO AND VICINITY/PUEBLO COUNTY BELOW 6300 FT-
WALSENBURG VICINITY/UPPER HUERFANO RIVER BASIN BELOW 7500 FT-
INCLUDING...CANON CITY...PENROSE...PUEBLO...WALSENBURG
800 PM MDT WED MAY 15 2013

.NOW...
SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS EASTERN
COLORADO INTO THE EVENING HOURS, WITH DRIER AIR THEN GRADUALLY
WORKING ACROSS THE REGION AFTER MIDNIGHT, AS HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS
INTO COLORADO FROM THE SOUTHWEST. THIS WILL BRING A RETURN OF MOSTLY
DRY AND FAIR WEATHER INTO SATURDAY, WITH ONLY A FEW MOUNTAIN SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED ON THURSDAY. AREA TEMPERATURES WILL REMAIN
ABOVE AVERAGE THROUGH SATURDAY.

THE FORECAST FOR THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS, THE WET MOUNTAINS
AND THE WET MOUNTAIN VALLEY. SKIES WILL BE PARTLY TO MOSTLY CLOUDY
TONIGHT, WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS,
MAINLY BEFORE MIDNIGHT. LOWS WILL RANGE FROM 30 TO 50 DEGREES. WINDS
WILL BE OUT OF THE WEST AT 5 TO 20 MPH.

$$

COZ070-162300-
ALAMOSA VICINITY/CENTRAL SAN LUIS VALLEY BELOW 8500 FT-
INCLUDING...ALAMOSA...MONTE VISTA
800 PM MDT WED MAY 15 2013

.NOW...
SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS EASTERN
COLORADO INTO THE EVENING HOURS, WITH DRIER AIR THEN GRADUALLY
WORKING ACROSS THE REGION AFTER MIDNIGHT, AS HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS
INTO COLORADO FROM THE SOUTHWEST. THIS WILL BRING A RETURN OF MOSTLY
DRY AND FAIR WEATHER INTO SATURDAY, WITH ONLY A FEW MOUNTAIN SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED ON THURSDAY. AREA TEMPERATURES WILL REMAIN
ABOVE AVERAGE THROUGH SATURDAY.

THE FORECAST FOR THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS. SKIES WILL BE
PARTLY TO MOSTLY CLOUDY TONIGHT, WITH A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS, MAINLY BEFORE MIDNIGHT. LOWS WILL RANGE FROM 30
TO 47 DEGREES. WINDS WILL BE OUT OF THE WEST AT 5 TO 20 MPH.

FOR THE EASTERN SAN JUAN AND LA GARITA MOUNTAINS, LOOK FOR PARTLY TO
MOSTLY CLOUDY SKIES TONIGHT, WITH A 20 PERCENT CHANCE OF
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL MIDNIGHT. LOWS 31 TO 42 DEGREES. WEST WINDS AT 5
TO 15 MPH.

$$

COZ093-098-162300-
LA JUNTA VICINITY/OTERO COUNTY-LAMAR VICINITY/PROWERS COUNTY-
INCLUDING...LA JUNTA...ROCKY FORD...LAMAR
800 PM MDT WED MAY 15 2013

.NOW...
SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS EASTERN
COLORADO INTO THE EVENING HOURS, WITH DRIER AIR THEN GRADUALLY
WORKING ACROSS THE REGION AFTER MIDNIGHT, AS HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS
INTO COLORADO FROM THE SOUTHWEST. THIS WILL BRING A RETURN OF MOSTLY
DRY AND FAIR WEATHER INTO SATURDAY, WITH ONLY A FEW MOUNTAIN SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED ON THURSDAY. AREA TEMPERATURES WILL REMAIN
ABOVE AVERAGE THROUGH SATURDAY.

$$