textproduct: NWS Flagstaff

SYNOPSIS

Fair weather will return to the region over the next several days. Cold temperatures will continue through the first part of the week, then slightly above normal daytime temperatures are expected mid to late week.

DISCUSSION

A chilly and dry air mass remains over the region this morning in the wake of Saturday's cold front. This cold air will linger today, with daytime highs 5-10 degrees below normal and some passing high clouds. Tuesday into the weekend - the weather pattern will be dominated by high pressure along the west coast. Although overnight lows will remain quite cold through mid week, daytime highs will start to recover and reach 5-10 degrees above normal each day starting Tuesday. Weak shortwaves will occasionally ride over the ridge and pass northeast of the state, but will bring little change in the weather other than some high clouds and a slight increase in northeast winds. No significant change in this weather pattern is showing up anytime soon, and the CPC 8-14 day outlook indicates that above normal temperatures are likely along with a lean toward below normal precipitation.

AVIATION...Monday 26/12Z through Tuesday 27/12Z

VFR conditions with NE-SE winds 5-15 kts. Localized gusts 15-25 kts downwind of the higher terrain overnight.

OUTLOOK...Tuesday 27/12Z through Thursday 29/12Z...VFR conditions with N/NE winds 5-15 kts on Tuesday, becoming VRB on Wednesday. Localized gusts 15-25 kts downwind of the higher terrain overnight.

FIRE WEATHER...Today and Tuesday

Dry conditions with cool temperatures today, turning warmer on Tuesday. Winds north-southeast 5-15 mph each day, along with minimum afternoon RH 10-20%.

Wednesday through Friday...Continued dry conditions and seasonable temperatures. Winds variable 5-15 mph on Wednesday, becoming north- northeast for Thursday and Friday. Minimum afternoon RH 15-25%.

FGZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.