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FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR S CNTRL AND SERN COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PUEBLO CO
217 PM MST MON FEB 16 2009

...A RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 227
THROUGH 233 AND 235 THROUGH 237 WHICH INCLUDES ALL OF THE
SOUTHEAST COLORADO PLAINS EXCEPT KIOWA AND NORTHERN EL PASO
COUNTIES...UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...FOR DRY FUELS...LOW
HUMIDITIES...AND WIND SPEEDS OF 25 MPH OR GREATER...

...A RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 227
THROUGH 237...WHICH INCLUDES ALL OF THE SOUTHEAST COLORADO PLAINS
EXCEPT FOR NORTHERN EL PASO COUNTY...FROM 11 AM UNTIL 6 PM MST
TUESDAY...FOR DRY FUELS...LOW HUMIDITIES...AND WIND SPEEDS OF 25 MPH
OR GREATER...

.DISCUSSION...

AN APPROACHING UPPER LEVEL SYSTEM WILL INCREASE WEST TO SOUTHWEST
WINDS ALOFT ACROSS THE DISTRICT. THESE INCREASING WINDS...COUPLED
WITH DRY FUELS AND VERY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY LEVELS...WILL
CREATE CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THROUGH THIS EVENING.
FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS WILL BE SEVERE TO EXTREME ACROSS PORTIONS
OF SOUTHEAST COLORADO ON TUESDAY.

IN ADDITION...A WINTER STORM WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE EASTERN
SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS ABOVE 10000 FEET...AND WINTER WEATHER
ADVISORIES HAVE BEEN ISSUED FOR THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF THE LA
GARITA MOUNTAINS AND EASTERN SAWATCH MOUNTAINS...FROM THIS
EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING.

--- THUNDERSTORMS IMPLY STRONG GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS ---

COZ220-171130-
UPPER ARKANSAS RIVER VALLEY-
INCLUDING...CHAFFEE COUNTY...LAKE COUNTY
217 PM MST MON FEB 16 2009

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 PM MST TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE 
                    EVENING...THEN SNOW AFTER MIDNIGHT. AREAS OF 
                    BLOWING SNOW AFTER MIDNIGHT. 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....11-23F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........76-94 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME 
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 25-40 MPH INCREASING TO 30-45 MPH 
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.TUESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........CLOUDY. AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW. SNOW. 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....27-39F...EXCEPT 12-27F ABOVE 10000 FEET. 
MIN HUMIDITY........29-44 PERCENT...EXCEPT 44-66 PERCENT ABOVE 
                    10000 FEET. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 45 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME 
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 35 MPH. 

.TUESDAY NIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS IN THE EVENING...THEN 
                    NUMEROUS SHOWERS AFTER MIDNIGHT. 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....2-14F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........79-100 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 10-20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 45 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME 
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST 35-50 MPH BECOMING 30-50 MPH AFTER 
                    MIDNIGHT. 

.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS. 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....24-38F...EXCEPT 12-24F ABOVE 10000 FEET. 
MIN HUMIDITY........27-38 PERCENT...EXCEPT 39-57 PERCENT ABOVE 
                    10000 FEET. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME 
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 25-45 MPH DECREASING TO 25-35 MPH IN 
                    THE AFTERNOON. 


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 5 TO 18. HIGHS
20 TO 38. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH. 
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 5 TO 20. HIGHS 26 TO 47. WEST WINDS
AROUND 15 MPH. 
.SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 7 TO 20. HIGHS 32 TO 51. WEST
WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. 
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 12 TO 24. HIGHS
32 TO 50. 
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 12 TO 22. HIGHS
30 TO 48. 

$$

COZ223-171130-
EASTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS AND LA GARITA MOUNTAINS-
INCLUDING...CREEDE...WOLF CREEK PASS
217 PM MST MON FEB 16 2009

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 PM MST TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW IN THE 
                    EVENING...THEN SCATTERED SHOWERS AFTER 
                    MIDNIGHT. AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW AFTER MIDNIGHT. 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....11-19F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........83-100 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 55 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME 
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 30-50 MPH INCREASING TO 35-55 MPH 
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.TUESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. AREAS OF BLOWING SNOW. SHOWERS. 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....24-34F...EXCEPT 11-29F ABOVE 10000 FEET. 
MIN HUMIDITY........40-53 PERCENT...EXCEPT 44-67 PERCENT ABOVE 
                    10000 FEET. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 45 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME 
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST 35-55 MPH DECREASING TO 30-50 MPH IN THE 
                    AFTERNOON. 

.TUESDAY NIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS IN THE EVENING...THEN 
                    NUMEROUS SHOWERS AFTER MIDNIGHT. 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....-2 TO 13F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........94-100 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME 
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST 35-55 MPH DECREASING TO 25-45 MPH AFTER 
                    MIDNIGHT. 

.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(62 PERCENT). SCATTERED SHOWERS. 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....22-34F...EXCEPT 12-27F ABOVE 10000 FEET. 
MIN HUMIDITY........35-47 PERCENT...EXCEPT 41-61 PERCENT ABOVE 
                    10000 FEET. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME 
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 25-40 MPH BECOMING 25-35 MPH IN THE 
                    AFTERNOON. 


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 6 TO 17. HIGHS
25 TO 38. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH. 
.FRIDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 7 TO 18. HIGHS 26 TO 42. WEST WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH. 
.SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 9 TO 20. HIGHS 33 TO 45. WEST
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. 
.SUNDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 10 TO 18. HIGHS
31 TO 43. 
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 10 TO 19. HIGHS
29 TO 41. 

$$

COZ224-171130-
SAN LUIS VALLEY-
INCLUDING...ALAMOSA...DEL NORTE...FORT GARLAND...SAGUACHE
217 PM MST MON FEB 16 2009

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(45 PERCENT) THEN BECOMING MOSTLY 
                    CLOUDY(62 PERCENT). 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....13-20F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........78-90 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH AROUND 5 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 30-50 MPH INCREASING TO 40-60 MPH 
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.TUESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(65 PERCENT). ISOLATED SHOWERS. 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....35-41F. 
MIN HUMIDITY........28-37 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH INCREASING TO WEST 
                    AROUND 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 50 
                    MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME 
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST 45-65 MPH DECREASING TO 40-60 MPH IN THE 
                    AFTERNOON. 

.TUESDAY NIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(46 PERCENT). ISOLATED SHOWERS. 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....4-15F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........86-100 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 15 MPH DECREASING TO AROUND 5 MPH 
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT. GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST 40-60 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST AND 
                    DECREASING TO 30-45 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(42 PERCENT). 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....32-42F. 
MIN HUMIDITY........24-36 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5-10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME 
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 30-40 MPH DECREASING TO 25-35 MPH IN 
                    THE AFTERNOON. 


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 8 TO 14. HIGHS 35 TO 44. WEST
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH. 
.FRIDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 9 TO 15. HIGHS 33 TO 47. NORTHWEST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH. 
.SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 8 TO 17. HIGHS 38 TO 50. WEST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH. 
.SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 12 TO 19. HIGHS
37 TO 48. 
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 10 TO 17. HIGHS
35 TO 46. 

$$

COZ225-171130-
SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE-
INCLUDING...LA VETA PASS...SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS...
WET MOUNTAINS
217 PM MST MON FEB 16 2009

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(40 PERCENT) THEN BECOMING MOSTLY 
                    CLOUDY(56 PERCENT). 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....17-32F...EXCEPT 12-20F ABOVE 10000 FEET. 
MAX HUMIDITY........53-83 PERCENT...EXCEPT 70-93 PERCENT ABOVE 
                    10000 FEET. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 50 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 30-50 MPH INCREASING TO 45-60 MPH 
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.TUESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(54 PERCENT). ISOLATED SHOWERS. 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....30-50F...EXCEPT 15-33F ABOVE 10000 FEET. 
MIN HUMIDITY........17-35 PERCENT...EXCEPT 28-47 PERCENT ABOVE 
                    10000 FEET. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 10-20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 55 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME 
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 50 MPH. 

.TUESDAY NIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(40 PERCENT). ISOLATED SHOWERS. 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....4-23F...EXCEPT 2-12F ABOVE 10000 FEET. 
MAX HUMIDITY........67-100 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 10-20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 55 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST 45-65 MPH DECREASING TO 30-50 MPH AFTER 
                    MIDNIGHT. 

.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(48 PERCENT). ISOLATED SHOWERS. 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....27-44F...EXCEPT 13-29F ABOVE 10000 FEET. 
MIN HUMIDITY........16-33 PERCENT...EXCEPT 27-41 PERCENT ABOVE 
                    10000 FEET. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 30-40 MPH DECREASING TO 25-35 MPH IN 
                    THE AFTERNOON. 


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 8 TO 23. HIGHS
26 TO 46. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH. 
.FRIDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 10 TO 24. HIGHS 31 TO 52. WEST
WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. 
.SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 12 TO 25. HIGHS 37 TO 53. WEST
WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. 
.SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 13 TO 27. HIGHS 33 TO 56. 
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 11 TO 25. HIGHS
31 TO 54. 

$$

COZ222-171130-
FREMONT COUNTY-
INCLUDING...CANON CITY...HOWARD
217 PM MST MON FEB 16 2009

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(40 PERCENT) THEN BECOMING MOSTLY 
                    CLOUDY(57 PERCENT). 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....19-33F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........48-75 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST 30-45 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST 35-55 
                    MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.TUESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY(62 PERCENT). ISOLATED SHOWERS. 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....32-56F...EXCEPT 21-32F ABOVE 10000 FEET. 
MIN HUMIDITY........15-29 PERCENT...EXCEPT 38-44 PERCENT ABOVE 
                    10000 FEET. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND 20 MPH 
                    IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME 
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 45 MPH. 

.TUESDAY NIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(46 PERCENT). ISOLATED SHOWERS. 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....11-28F...EXCEPT 6-15F ABOVE 10000 FEET. 
MAX HUMIDITY........55-80 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 10-20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 45 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST 50-70 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST AND 
                    DECREASING TO 35-55 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(49 PERCENT). ISOLATED SHOWERS. 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....29-50F...EXCEPT 21-27F ABOVE 10000 FEET. 
MIN HUMIDITY........18-29 PERCENT...EXCEPT 33-41 PERCENT ABOVE 
                    10000 FEET. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 25-45 MPH BECOMING 30-40 MPH IN THE 
                    AFTERNOON. 


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 11 TO 28. HIGHS
35 TO 48. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. 
.FRIDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 9 TO 27. HIGHS 38 TO 56. WEST WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH. 
.SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 10 TO 31. HIGHS 41 TO 56. WEST
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. 
.SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 17 TO 34. HIGHS 41 TO 60. 
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 15 TO 32. HIGHS
39 TO 58. 

$$

COZ221-171130-
TELLER COUNTY/RAMPART RANGE-
INCLUDING...FLORISSANT FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT...PIKES PEAK
217 PM MST MON FEB 16 2009

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(40 PERCENT). 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....16-28F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........54-78 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 45 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME 
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST 30-45 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST 35-50 
                    MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.TUESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(44 PERCENT). ISOLATED SHOWERS. 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....33-47F...EXCEPT 20-35F ABOVE 10000 FEET. 
MIN HUMIDITY........20-30 PERCENT...EXCEPT 30-41 PERCENT ABOVE 
                    10000 FEET. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 50 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME 
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 40 MPH. 

.TUESDAY NIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(41 PERCENT). ISOLATED SHOWERS. 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....10-22F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........59-81 PERCENT...EXCEPT 68-84 PERCENT ABOVE 
                    10000 FEET. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 10-20 MPH...EXCEPT NORTHWEST 25-35 MPH 
                    MOUNTAIN TOP WINDS. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME 
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST 55-70 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST AND 
                    DECREASING TO 35-55 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(49 PERCENT). ISOLATED SHOWERS. 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....29-41F...EXCEPT 12-31F ABOVE 10000 FEET. 
MIN HUMIDITY........20-31 PERCENT...EXCEPT 36-46 PERCENT ABOVE 
                    10000 FEET. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME 
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST AROUND 30 MPH. 


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 8 TO 21. HIGHS
30 TO 43. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH. 
.FRIDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 9 TO 24. HIGHS 37 TO 50. WEST WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH. 
.SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 11 TO 24. HIGHS 38 TO 49. WEST
WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. 
.SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 15 TO 31. HIGHS 38 TO 52. 
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 13 TO 29. HIGHS
36 TO 50. 

$$

COZ226-171130-
NORTHERN EL PASO COUNTY-
INCLUDING...BLACK FOREST...MONUMENT
217 PM MST MON FEB 16 2009

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(29 PERCENT). 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....24-27F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........57-67 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5-10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST 25-40 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST 25-45 
                    MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.TUESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(33 PERCENT). 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....40-52F. 
MIN HUMIDITY........16-22 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND 20 MPH 
                    IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 15-30 MPH INCREASING TO WEST 25-40 
                    MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. 

.TUESDAY NIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(34 PERCENT). ISOLATED SHOWERS IN 
                    THE EVENING. 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....18-23F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........58-69 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 45-65 MPH DECREASING TO 25-40 MPH 
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(40 PERCENT). 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....37-41F. 
MIN HUMIDITY........27-31 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 
                    MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 15-30 MPH BECOMING 15-25 MPH IN THE 
                    AFTERNOON. 


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 16 TO 21. HIGHS
40 TO 46. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. 
.FRIDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 18 TO 23. HIGHS NEAR 50. NORTHWEST
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. 
.SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 18 TO 23. HIGHS 46 TO 51. WEST
WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. 
.SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 21 TO 29. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID
50S. 
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 19 TO 27. HIGHS NEAR 50. 

$$

COZ227-171130-
SOUTHERN EL PASO COUNTY-
INCLUDING...COLORADO SPRINGS...FORT CARSON
217 PM MST MON FEB 16 2009

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(29 PERCENT). 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....24-29F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........56-67 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST 25-40 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHWEST 35-55 
                    MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.TUESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(35 PERCENT). 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....50-57F. 
MIN HUMIDITY........13-15 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND 20 MPH 
                    IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 20-30 MPH INCREASING TO WEST 30-40 
                    MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. 

.TUESDAY NIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(29 PERCENT). 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....19-25F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........58-70 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 40 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME 
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 45-60 MPH DECREASING TO 20-35 MPH 
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(43 PERCENT). 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....41-47F. 
MIN HUMIDITY........19-24 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 
                    MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........NORTH 10-25 MPH BECOMING 15-25 MPH IN THE 
                    AFTERNOON. 


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 16 TO 22. HIGHS
42 TO 50. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH. 
.FRIDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 19 TO 25. HIGHS 49 TO 55. NORTHWEST
WINDS AROUND 5 MPH. 
.SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 19 TO 25. HIGHS 48 TO 56.
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. 
.SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 22 TO 30. HIGHS 53 TO 58. 
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 20 TO 28. HIGHS 51 TO 56. 

$$

COZ228-171130-
PUEBLO COUNTY-
INCLUDING...PUEBLO
217 PM MST MON FEB 16 2009

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(32 PERCENT). 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....26-33F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........48-59 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST 30-45 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST AND 
                    INCREASING TO 40-60 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.TUESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(39 PERCENT). 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....52-60F. 
MIN HUMIDITY........12-14 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND 25 MPH 
                    IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST 25-40 MPH INCREASING TO 35-55 MPH IN THE 
                    AFTERNOON. 

.TUESDAY NIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(28 PERCENT). 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....22-28F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........51-61 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 45 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 40-60 MPH DECREASING TO 20-35 MPH 
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(42 PERCENT). 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....45-50F. 
MIN HUMIDITY........16-20 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 
                    MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH. 


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 19 TO 27. HIGHS
IN THE MID 40S TO LOWER 50S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. GUSTS UP
TO 25 MPH. 
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 21 TO 27. HIGHS 53 TO 58. WEST WINDS
AROUND 10 MPH. 
.SATURDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 22 TO 29. HIGHS 52 TO 57.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. 
.SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 25 TO 31. HIGHS 55 TO 62. 
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 23 TO 29. HIGHS 53 TO 60. 

$$

COZ229-171130-
HUERFANO COUNTY-
INCLUDING...WALSENBURG
217 PM MST MON FEB 16 2009

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(42 PERCENT). 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....30-33F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........47-51 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 40-55 MPH INCREASING TO 45-65 MPH 
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.TUESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(46 PERCENT). ISOLATED SHOWERS 
                    EARLY IN THE MORNING. ISOLATED SHOWERS IN THE 
                    LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON. 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....49-55F. 
MIN HUMIDITY........15-17 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 15-25 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 50 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME 
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST 30-45 MPH INCREASING TO 45-60 MPH IN THE 
                    AFTERNOON. 

.TUESDAY NIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(28 PERCENT). 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....17-25F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........55-75 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 10-20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 45 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 35-55 MPH DECREASING TO 20-30 MPH 
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(44 PERCENT). ISOLATED SHOWERS IN 
                    THE MORNING. ISOLATED SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON. 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....44-47F. 
MIN HUMIDITY........22-25 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 15-25 MPH INCREASING TO 20-30 MPH IN 
                    THE AFTERNOON. 


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE LOWER
20S. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER 40S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. 
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 20S. HIGHS IN
THE LOWER TO MID 50S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. 
.SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 20S. HIGHS IN
THE LOWER 50S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. 
.SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 20S. HIGHS
53 TO 59. 
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE 20S. HIGHS 51 TO 57. 

$$

COZ230-171130-
WESTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY-
INCLUDING...THATCHER...TRINIDAD
217 PM MST MON FEB 16 2009

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(40 PERCENT). 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....31-33F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........45-51 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 
                    MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 30-50 MPH INCREASING TO 45-60 MPH 
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.TUESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(36 PERCENT). 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....52-56F. 
MIN HUMIDITY........14-16 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 15 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND 25 MPH 
                    IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 55 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST 30-45 MPH INCREASING TO 50-70 MPH IN THE 
                    AFTERNOON. 

.TUESDAY NIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(28 PERCENT). 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....21-27F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........51-60 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 10-20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 45 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 35-55 MPH DECREASING TO 25-35 MPH 
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(39 PERCENT). 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....45-49F. 
MIN HUMIDITY........18-21 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST AROUND 20 MPH. 


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 15 TO 22. HIGHS
IN THE MID TO UPPER 40S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. 
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 17 TO 25. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID
50S. WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. 
.SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 20 TO 25. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO
MID 50S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. 
.SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 20S. HIGHS NEAR
60. 
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 20S. HIGHS NEAR
60. 

$$

COZ231-171130-
CROWLEY COUNTY-
INCLUDING...ORDWAY
217 PM MST MON FEB 16 2009

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(31 PERCENT). 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....28-30F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........60-63 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 5 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST 30-45 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST AND 
                    INCREASING TO 45-55 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.TUESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY. 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-62F. 
MIN HUMIDITY........12-13 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND 25 MPH 
                    IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 30-45 MPH INCREASING TO WEST 35-50 
                    MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. 

.TUESDAY NIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(30 PERCENT). 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....20-25F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........59-72 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 15 MPH DECREASING TO AROUND 5 MPH 
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT. GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 40-55 MPH DECREASING TO 20-35 MPH 
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(34 PERCENT). 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....45-50F. 
MIN HUMIDITY........17-20 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 5-10 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN THE 
                    AFTERNOON. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........NORTH 15-30 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH IN 
                    THE AFTERNOON. 


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 18 TO 21. HIGHS
IN THE LOWER 50S. WEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH. 
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 19 TO 21. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER
50S. WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH. 
.SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 18 TO 23. HIGHS IN THE MID TO
UPPER 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. 
.SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 20S. HIGHS IN
THE LOWER TO MID 60S. 
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS NEAR 60. 

$$

COZ232-171130-
OTERO COUNTY-
INCLUDING...LA JUNTA...WESTERN COMANCHE GRASSLANDS
217 PM MST MON FEB 16 2009

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(31 PERCENT). 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....28-32F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........58-67 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 
                    MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 30-45 MPH INCREASING TO 40-50 MPH 
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.TUESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(27 PERCENT). 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-63F. 
MIN HUMIDITY........12-13 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH INCREASING TO WEST 
                    AROUND 30 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 55 
                    MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST 35-55 MPH INCREASING TO 45-60 MPH IN THE 
                    AFTERNOON. 

.TUESDAY NIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(26 PERCENT). 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....24-26F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........55-63 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 45 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 40-55 MPH DECREASING TO 20-35 MPH 
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(39 PERCENT). 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....49-50F. 
MIN HUMIDITY........17-20 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........NORTH 15-30 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 10-20 MPH IN 
                    THE AFTERNOON. 


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 19 TO 21. HIGHS NEAR 50.
SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. 
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE MID
TO UPPER 50S. WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH. 
.SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS 51 TO 56.
WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH. 
.SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 20S. HIGHS IN
THE LOWER TO MID 60S. 
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS NEAR 60. 

$$

COZ233-171130-
EASTERN LAS ANIMAS COUNTY-
INCLUDING...PINON CANYON
217 PM MST MON FEB 16 2009

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(32 PERCENT). 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....31-35F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........46-56 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35 
                    MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST 30-45 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST AND 
                    INCREASING TO 40-60 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.TUESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(29 PERCENT). 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-61F. 
MIN HUMIDITY........13-15 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 15 MPH INCREASING TO WEST 
                    AROUND 25 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 55 
                    MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST 35-55 MPH INCREASING TO 50-70 MPH IN THE 
                    AFTERNOON. 

.TUESDAY NIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(26 PERCENT). 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....23-26F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........53-59 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 10-20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 50 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 40-55 MPH DECREASING TO 25-45 MPH 
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(32 PERCENT). 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....46-51F. 
MIN HUMIDITY........15-21 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST 5-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 20-30 MPH DECREASING TO 10-25 MPH IN 
                    THE AFTERNOON. 


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 14 TO 20. HIGHS
IN THE MID 40S TO LOWER 50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. 
.FRIDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 18 TO 24. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID
50S. WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH. 
.SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER 50S. SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH. 
.SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS NEAR 60. 
.MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 20S. HIGHS NEAR
60. 

$$

COZ234-171130-
KIOWA COUNTY-
INCLUDING...EADS
217 PM MST MON FEB 16 2009

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(28 PERCENT). 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....27-31F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........64-70 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH AROUND 5 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 20 MPH 
                    SHIFTING TO THE WEST AFTER MIDNIGHT. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........5 OR MODERATE POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME 
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........SOUTHWEST 30-40 MPH BECOMING WEST AND 
                    INCREASING TO 45-55 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.TUESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY. 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....56-66F. 
MIN HUMIDITY........12-14 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND 25 MPH 
                    IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST AROUND 45 MPH. 

.TUESDAY NIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(41 PERCENT) THEN BECOMING MOSTLY 
                    CLOUDY(52 PERCENT). 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....21-26F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........67-77 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 5-15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 45 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME 
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 35-50 MPH DECREASING TO 25-45 MPH 
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(47 PERCENT). 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....45-49F. 
MIN HUMIDITY........22-27 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 
                    MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME 
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 25-45 MPH DECREASING TO 25-35 MPH IN 
                    THE AFTERNOON. 


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 18 TO 19. HIGHS
NEAR 50. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH. 
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 19 TO 20. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID
50S. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH. 
.SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 17 TO 20. HIGHS 49 TO 56.
NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH. 
.SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 19 TO 22. HIGHS 57 TO 62. 
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 17 TO 20. HIGHS 55 TO 60. 

$$

COZ235-236-171130-
BENT COUNTY-PROWERS COUNTY-
INCLUDING...LAMAR...LAS ANIMAS
217 PM MST MON FEB 16 2009

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(27 PERCENT). 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....27-31F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........66-74 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST 5-10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST 25-35 MPH INCREASING TO 35-55 MPH AFTER 
                    MIDNIGHT. 

.TUESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY. 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-65F. 
MIN HUMIDITY........12-13 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 10 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND 25 MPH 
                    IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 55 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST 40-60 MPH INCREASING TO 45-65 MPH IN THE 
                    AFTERNOON. 

.TUESDAY NIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(41 PERCENT). 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....24-28F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........62-67 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 20 MPH DECREASING TO AROUND 10 MPH 
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT. GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 40-55 MPH DECREASING TO 30-40 MPH 
                    AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(45 PERCENT). 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....49-50F. 
MIN HUMIDITY........20-21 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 
                    MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME 
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 30-40 MPH DECREASING TO 20-30 MPH IN 
                    THE AFTERNOON. 


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 18 TO 21. HIGHS
NEAR 50. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. 
.FRIDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 18 TO 21. HIGHS IN THE MID TO UPPER
50S. WEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH. 
.SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 20S. HIGHS IN THE
LOWER TO MID 50S. NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH. 
.SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 20S. HIGHS IN
THE LOWER TO MID 60S. 
.MONDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 19 TO 22. HIGHS NEAR 60. 

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COZ237-171130-
BACA COUNTY-
INCLUDING...EASTERN COMANCHE GRASSLANDS...SPRINGFIELD
217 PM MST MON FEB 16 2009

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST THIS EVENING...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM MST TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(28 PERCENT). 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....29-34F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........59-69 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 30 
                    MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST 25-35 MPH INCREASING TO 35-50 MPH AFTER 
                    MIDNIGHT. 

.TUESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY. 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-68F. 
MIN HUMIDITY........11-12 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST AROUND 15 MPH INCREASING TO AROUND 25 MPH 
                    IN THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS UP TO 55 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST 45-60 MPH BECOMING 45-65 MPH IN THE 
                    AFTERNOON. 

.TUESDAY NIGHT...
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY(31 PERCENT). 
MIN TEMPERATURE.....24-28F. 
MAX HUMIDITY........55-61 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST 10-20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 45 MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........4 OR LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME DOMINATED 
                    FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........WEST 45-60 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST AND 
                    DECREASING TO 30-45 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT. 

.WEDNESDAY...
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY(30 PERCENT). 
MAX TEMPERATURE.....49-52F. 
MIN HUMIDITY........18-20 PERCENT. 
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 
                    MPH. 
LAL.................1. 
HAINES INDEX........3 OR VERY LOW POTENTIAL FOR LARGE PLUME 
                    DOMINATED FIRE GROWTH. 
10K FT WINDS........NORTHWEST 20-35 MPH DECREASING TO 15-25 MPH IN 
                    THE AFTERNOON. 


.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 18 TO 21. HIGHS
47 TO 52. NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH. 
.FRIDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 19 TO 23. HIGHS 53 TO 58. WEST WINDS
AROUND 5 MPH. 
.SATURDAY...MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 20S. HIGHS
NEAR 50. NORTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH. 
.SUNDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 20S. HIGHS NEAR 60. 
.MONDAY...PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER TO MID 20S. HIGHS IN
THE MID TO UPPER 50S. 

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.OUTLOOK 8 TO 14 DAYS...

TEMPERATURES NEAR NORMAL AND PRECIPITATION NEAR NORMAL.

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