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KEY MESSAGES

- Expect a modest warming trend over the weekend with slightly above average highs in the 60's to mid 70s.

- Near average temperatures with highs in the 60s and light winds are forecast for much of the next week. No precipitation is also forecast.

SHORT TERM /THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT/

Issued at 1104 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2026

The next couple of days will remain fairly mild as a heavily tilted ridge from the Pacific will stretch over the southern Rockies. This will give us a mild bubble in the upper-levels, as well as provide zonal flow over the Central Plains. At the surface, we are expecting to see a warm front move in from the west Sunday afternoon. This will bring in southwesterly winds around 10-15 kts. Highs will gradually be warming into the 60s to mid 70s across the CWA over the next three days. Limited available guidance is favoring a 3-6 degree cooler solution, which is represented in the grids/NDFD. Thankfully, there is not much of an impact with this difference in temperatures.

Overnight lows are the slightly bigger question and could lead to very minor impacts. Overall, temperatures are forecast to remain above freezing, especially in areas east of the Colorado border, mainly in the mid 30s to low 40s. However, eastern Colorado has a 40% chance of dipping below freezing the next couple of night, which would allow some patchy frost develop on elevated smooth surfaces, like boards. However, this would only occur for an hour or two around sunrise. There is also a 10% chance of patchy valley fog Sunday and Monday mornings. There is a 10-40% chance of seeing fog Tuesday morning, with increasing probabilities to the east. Thankfully, areas that are more likely to see fog will be above freezing.

LONG TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/

Issued at 1208 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2026

The long term is forecast to start with an upper trough swinging through the Plains and Eastern United States. For now, it looks like the trough will swing late enough that there won't be much impact on Tuesday. Highs are forecast to reach the 60s again underneath mostly sunny skies and light winds around 10 mph.

Wednesday through Friday are forecast to be under the influence of the upper trough as a reinforcing wave moves in from the Great Lakes around Thursday. High temperatures are forecast to still be in the 60s, though maybe a bit cooler compared to Tuesday. If the trough axis digs farther west into the area (30% chances), then highs would likely be a bit cooler in the 50s. We could also see more cloud cover with higher level moisture moving through. Otherwise, winds should be light with a weak pressure gradient in place and no precipitation with dry low and mid levels forecast.

Friday and into Saturday, upper level ridging is forecast to push in from the west and set up over the region. While likely either slightly split and/or broad, we should see temperatures warm a bit more that the prior days. For now, lows 60s is forecast, but highs near 70 would be possible if the cold air mass pushes out early Friday. Winds should remain light and no precipitation is forecast.

AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/

Issued at 947 AM MST Sat Nov 7 2026

VFR conditions are expected to prevail at KGLD and KMCK. Both locations will largely favor light, northwesterly winds, with variations from the north and southwest. KMCK has a 5% chance at seeing patchy fog around sunrise Sunday morning, again. Tomorrow afternoon, a warm front will move through the area and southerly winds will pick up behind the front.

GLD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

KS...None. CO...None. NE...None.