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SYNOPSIS

Expect very warm temperatures to develop over the next several days. Temperatures by early next week may be the highest ever seen in March, prepare for an early look at summer.

DISCUSSION

Moisture that was trapped under a subsidence inversion yesterday should erode today as strong high pressure builds over the region. The next 7-10 days will feature increasing temperatures and little in the way of weather, aside from some minor breezes and high clouds over the weekend.

Temperatures by this time next week are likely to be the highest ever seen in March across the southwest. Prepare for an early look at summer.

AVIATION...Wednesday 11/12Z through Thursday 12/12Z

Expect VFR conditions. Light winds becoming N-NE10-15kts by 16Z-18Z. Higher gusts possible over higher terrain. NE drainage winds 15-25kts will persist overnight just SW of higher terrain.

OUTLOOK...Thursday 12/12Z through Saturday 14/12Z...Expect VFR conditions. Sfc winds not anticipated to affect flight operations.

FIRE WEATHER...Wednesday and Thursday

Dry and becoming very warm, especially by Thursday. North through northeast winds 10 to 15 mph Wednesday, gusts as high as 20 mph over higher terrain and near the Four Corners. West through north winds Thursday, 5 to 10 mph.

Friday through Sunday...Dry and very warm, high temperatures ranging from 10 to 20 degrees, or more, above normal. Westerly winds 10 to 15 mph Friday, increasing to 15 to 25 mph Saturday, especially over the northern zones. Similar winds on Sunday, but wind speeds will decrease just a bit.

FGZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.