textproduct: NWS Flagstaff

SYNOPSIS

Gradually warming temperatures and dry conditions are in store for much of the week and next weekend, along with typical afternoon breezes.

DISCUSSION

The remainder of the week will feature a slow and steady rise in temperatures, dry conditions and generally light southwesterly winds each afternoon. A weak trough does persist over the area through at least Friday, so some of those afternoon gusts may have a little extra speed at times, but nothing impactful.

By next weekend, ridging forms over the area and we should expect temperatures to rise a bit above normal as a result. However, it still looks very dry. There are some hints of a modest increase in mid-level moisture for Sunday/Monday, which could lead to isolated and high-based showers. However, amounts are likely to remain in the trace category, or just VIRGA.

AVIATION...Wednesday 20/00Z through Thursday 21/00Z

VFR conditions, no precipitation expected. Winds light and variable or terrain driven overnight, S-SW 5-15kts, gusts 20-25kts daytime.

OUTLOOK...Thursday 21/00Z through Saturday 23/00Z...VFR conditions, no precipitation expected. Daytime winds SW-W 5-15kts daytime, light and variable or terrain driven overnight.

FIRE WEATHER...Wednesday and Thursday

Dry conditions and a gradual warming trend. Winds are west through southwest 10-15 mph with gusts 20-25 mph each day, along with a minimum RH of 5-15%.

Friday through Sunday....Continued dry conditions with warming temperatures. Winds are west through southwest 5-15 mph each day. Minimum RH is 5-15% on Friday, then 10-20% on Saturday and Sunday.

FGZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.