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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 TUESDAY NIGHT/

Issued at 1029 AM MST Sun Nov 8 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, a warm front will move in from the west this afternoon. This will bring in southwesterly winds around 10-15 kts. Highs will gradually be warming into the mid 60s to mid 70s across the CWA over the next three days, with Monday likely being the warmest. Monday afternoon, a cold front will move through, bringing in a windshift to making them northerly.

Overnight lows are the slightly bigger question. 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 Monday morning and a 10-40% chance of seeing fog Tuesday morning, with increasing probabilities to the east. a weak front may setup over the CWA Monday night, likely around KS 25. Areas east of the front will have the best chances at fog with weak northerly winds. Locations to the west of the front will have light southwesterly winds, which is not favorable for fog development. Potential for freezing fog is less than 5%.

Although we're not getting any good low-level moisture return, there is an upper-level trough forecast to move over the CWA Tuesday evening into the overnight hours. This will be worth keeping an eye on, as it will provide enough forcing to produce precipitation, but the lack of moisture should prevent precipitation. PoPs for this time frame is less than 5%.

LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/

Issued at 1209 AM MST Sun Nov 8 2026

The mid part of the week is forecast to start with a trough digging into the Plains and East Coast. This trough is forecast to bring in a weak cold front that should keep temperature steady with lows in the 30s/40s and highs in the 60s. Winds are forecast to pick up a bit Wednesday as the front passes through, but with speeds only around 10-15 mph. Thursday would then see winds lower back to calm. No precipitation is forecast for either day with dry air in place. The main thing to watch for is if the upper trough digs a bit further west and doesn't move out as quickly. The main changes would then be cooler temperatures on Thursday with highs in the 50s, wind speeds similar to Wednesday, and much more cloud cover.

Friday and into the weekend is forecast to have an upper ridge move in behind the trough. The ridge is looking a bit more amplified in guidance compared to yesterday's forecast. While the forecast for the now keeps lows in the 30s/40s and highs in the 60s, it wouldn't be unreasonable for highs to reach the 70s and maybe even the 80s if the ridge is as persistent and amplified as some guidance suggests. Winds would favor remaining light and calm as long as the ridge moves over, along with mostly clear to clear skies. One thing to keep an eye on is that some guidance is suggesting a shortwave will move in from the west around late Saturday or Sunday. While a bit far out to put confidence in, it does look like the next chance at some precipitation if it does materialize. The chance is about 10- 15%. Amounts would likely be light with the dry air in place needing to be overcome.

AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/

Issued at 1012 PM MST Sun Nov 8 2026

VFR expected to prevail at both KGLD and KMCK through the TAF period with light winds and mostly clear skies.

GLD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

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