textproduct: NWS Flagstaff

SYNOPSIS

Warmer temperatures return today and will continue through the week with generally light winds.

DISCUSSION

Warm temperatures will return starting today and warm appreciably through the week as a ridge of high pressure dominates the weather pattern across the Desert Southwest. The ridge strengthens as it builds in through the week, allowing for temperatures to rise well above normal once again.

A trough will cross to the north of the region around mid week but other than a few clouds and a slight increase in winds, we will remain warm and dry. The ridge may finally start to break down towards next weekend, which may allow for a slight cooling trend. As for now, any precipitation chances look slim for the next week or so.

AVIATION...Sunday 22/12Z through Monday 23/12Z

VFR conditions expected through the period. Look for E-NE winds 5-10 kts after 16Z, becoming light and variable overnight.

OUTLOOK...Monday 23/12Z through Wednesday 25/12Z...VFR conditions forecast through the period. Light and variable winds expected on Monday, becoming westerly at 10-20 kts by Tuesday afternoon.

FIRE WEATHER...Sunday and Monday

A warming trend is forecast through the next several days. Afternoon temperatures look to reach 5-15 degrees above normal by Monday. Dry conditions will also persist, where minimum RH values look to stay between 15-40%. Light and variable winds expected each day.

Tuesday through Thursday...Warm temperatures and dry conditions expected to continue. Look for high temperatures 10-20 degrees above normal each day, and minimum RH values generally between 15-40%. Expect westerly winds 10-20 mph Tuesday and Wednesday, shifting more northwest and becoming lighter on Thursday.

FGZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.