textproduct: NWS Flagstaff

SYNOPSIS

Expect one more cold day on Saturday before temperatures warm back up above average Sunday and into next week. Things remain dry for the foreseeable future.

DISCUSSION

The storm system that brought the last bout of snow this morning is exiting the area this afternoon. New snow cover will make for a very cold night with some of the coldest locations in the mountains approaching 0. A zonal flow aloft Saturday will keep temperatures cold, though not as cold as today's readings.

Another ridge begins building back over the area Sunday and intensifies as the week progresses, with heights potentially reaching near 582dm by the end of the week. This will lead to temperatures about 10 degrees above average for the first half of the week and potentially 15-20 degrees above average by the second half of the week. With this ridge in place no new storms are expected to be able to make it into the area for the foreseeable future. So enjoy the snow while you can because this current snow pack will not last long with this incoming warm spell.

AVIATION...Saturday 21/00Z through Sunday 22/00Z

Expect VFR conditions. Sfc winds quickly becoming less than 10kts early this evening, with some NE drainage flow developing at terminal KSEZ overnight. Winds generally N-E5-15kts for the day on Saturday.

OUTLOOK...Sunday 22/00Z through Tuesday 24/00Z...Expect VFR conditions. Sfc winds are not likely to be a factor for flight operations.

FIRE WEATHER...Saturday and Sunday

Dry conditions with near average temperatures are expected for this weekend. Plan on easterly winds, 10 to 20 mph, on Saturday, becoming lighter on Sunday.

Monday through Wednesday...Dry conditions prevail with a significant warm-up anticipated throughout the period. Plan on temperatures 10 to 15 degrees above average for Tuesday and Wednesday. Light and variable winds are expected on Monday, becoming westerly 15 to 25 mph for Tuesday and Wednesday.

FGZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.