For 7/29/10: For Today: Today is expected to be the peak in the potential for rain and thundershowers as this moisture rotates through the area from the southwest. Regional radar is showing a few slow moving cells early lifting through to the north. These will eventually find our area and we should expect slow moving and wetting systems by the afternoon.

Temperatures: Lows stayed warm again with the blanket of cloud cover with Crested Butte reporting 54 degrees and Gunnison holding to 58 degrees. Highs will be moderated by the cloud cover but look for gaps of sunshine to still push the northend of the valley to 71 degrees and 80 for Gunnison. Tonight will feel a lot like last night with lows holding in the mid 50’s.

Outlook: The subtropical plume of monsoonal moisture is continuing to lift directly up into the west and this will fuel at least convective thundershowers through the weekend. The influx of drier western air through the end of the week will mean longer windows of sunshine but expect active afternoons and plan accordingly.

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For 7/28/10: For Today: The moisture lifting around the southern ridge to our west is starting the slow march through our area and the slower wetting rains that we saw yesterday will also be a threat for today. The cloud cover we are seeing early isn’t holding much moisture but once temperatures start to rise expect them to form slow moving and potentially stronger cells which will intensify into the afternoon.

Temperatures: Heavy cloud cover overnight kept the low temperatures in check with Crested Butte reporting 51 degrees and Gunnison holding to 52. Highs will stay cool under the heavy cloud cover but still reach 72 degrees for Crested Butte and 81 for Gunnison. Look for another moderate overnight low with temperatures holding to the low 50’s.

Outlook: While the ridge holds over Texas it will push moisture up into the west. Winds are set to remain light which means slower moving and wetting systems with flash flood warnings being issued around our area. Stay smart about your plans and be prepared.

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For 7/27/10: For Today: This ridge to the south has caused moisture to gather in stronger slow moving pockets across the west and regional radar is showing a strong cell moving up the I-70 corridor early. This will stay to our north but will provide the necessary moisture to fuel thundershowers building on the higher terrain with the heat of the day. These will be slow moving cells and will likely produce wetting rains.

Temperatures: Contrary to the forecast we warmed up overnight with Crested Butte reporting 54 degrees and 55 degrees for Gunnison. Highs today will warm but be moderated by the cloud cover building early with the north end of the valley hitting 74 degrees and Gunnison climbing to 81. Look for another warm night with the cloud cover and slow storms.

Outlook: Plenty of moisture is finding it’s way around the southern high pressure and precipitable water levels are rising steadily. The trend towards bigger slow moving storms will continue through Thursday. Expect the mix of sun and thundershowers but the consequences could be higher with these stronger cells so be prepared.

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For 7/26/10: For Today: The ridge to our south has pushed the monsoonal plume off to the south and west with only residual moisture available for any convective activity. Today will be the driest day of the week with mostly sunny conditions set to dominate and only very widely scattered thundershowers possible on the highest terrain.

Temperatures: Lows were colder than we have been seeing last night with the drier air with Crested Butte reporting 41 degrees and Gunnison dropping to 44 degrees. Daytime highs will rebound under these sunny skies with the north end of the valley expected to hit 74 degrees while Gunnison just tops 80. Look for another colder clear night tonight with all elevations in the low 40’s.

Outlook: The break from this southern stream will be short lived with moisture rotating around the southern ridge by Tuesday and entering the west. This will mean steadily increasing fuel for convective showers through the week topping out by Thursday.

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For 7/25/10: For Today: We are continuing to sit right on the edge of the southern plume but the moisture is staying to our south. Today will look a lot like yesterday with mostly sunny skies dominating but with very isolated thundershowers building over the higher terrain with the heat of the day and spilling into the valleys.

Temperatures: Drier air had lows holding right on the 45 degree mark for all elevations. Daytime highs will climb before we see cloud cover to 69 degrees for the north end of the valley and 76 for Gunnison. Tonight will offer another low like last night holding to the mid 40’s valley wide.

Outlook: Drier air is set to move into the west through the beginning of the week with the monsoonal flow holding to our south. Convective thundershowers will remain a possibility but of the hit or miss variety. This will be the trend until we see the monsoonal pattern shift so carry a layer on all adventures and get an early start to stay dry.

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For 7/24/10: For Today: The southern plume is continuing to back off to the south and east but trapped remnants from our west will feed more convective activity through this afternoon. We will see mostly sunny skies dominating for the morning but look for the slow increase in cloud cover and finally thundershowers on the higher terrain by the afternoon.

Temperatures: Lows were cooler with the clear skies with Crested Butte reporting 44 degrees and Gunnison 46. Daytime highs will stay on the cooler side with all elevations holding to the 70’s. Tonight will feel a lot like last night with lows hovering right around the 45 degree mark under clearer conditions.

Outlook: We are seeing mixed conditions across the west with the southern plume moving east but some moisture working around the ridge in the west. We can expect a mix of sun early and convective activity through the afternoons into next week. Get an early start to stay dry or be prepared.

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For 7/23/10: For Today: Drier air is starting to pump into the west pushing the southern plume further south and east and regional radar is mostly quiet this morning. This will mean thundershowers likely holding off until the afternoon and forming under normal convective circumstances. This will mean more rain potential through the afternoon but more scattered with windows of sunshine.

Temperatures: Lows have stayed mild with the lingering cloud cover with Crested Butte reporting 47 degrees overnight and Gunnison only dropping to 49. Highs will stay mild topping out at 70 for the north end of the valley while Gunnison hits 78 degrees. Tonight will be a little cooler as skies continue to clear with lows dropping back to or below 45.

Outlook: A more western influence is pushing the plume back to the south and this will mean drier conditions into the weekend. Thundershowers will remain a real threat but should be limited to the classic afternoon variety with plenty of sunshine early. Plan accordingly and be prepared but definitely get outside.

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For 7/22/10: For Today: The southern plume is continuing to hold strong with a direct stream of moisture stretching all the way to Mexico. Regional radar is showing thunder cells moving in our direction out of the southwest with a steady stream promising more thundershowers starting early and continuing throughout the day.

Temperatures: Lows were colder than we have been seeing with Crested Butte reporting 47 degrees while Gunnison held at 50. Daytime highs will be cool again with the cloud cover and intermittent showers with Crested Butte topping out at 68 degrees while Gunnison pushes 75 with longer gaps of sunshine. Look for another cooler night tonight as skies clear a bit dropping to the high 40’s for all elevations.

Outlook: We will see another blocking ridge build between us and the southern plume by Friday but there will be enough residual moisture to fuel consistent afternoon thundershowers through the weekend. Look for longer sunny windows but conditions will remain mixed and any plans should include a contingency for rain.

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For 7/21/10: For Today: As the high pressure ridge in the south has moved east it has allowed the pent up moisture to surge through causing the widespread rain and thundershowers that are dominating. Regional radar is showing more moisture spreading into our area and rain and thundershowers will be likely by noon. Look for high winds keeping it all moving quickly but with strong cells.

Temperatures: The thick cloud cover has moderated temperatures with lows overnight holding to 51 degrees for Crested Butte and 54 degrees for Gunnison. Highs today will be cooler than forecast with rain topping out in the low 70’s for the north and 80 for the south. Lows will be warm again tonight with more thundershowers possible.

Outlook: The combination of the wet from the south and west will clear through Thursday but lingering moisture in the flow will fuel convective activity through the end of the week and the weekend. We will see much more sunshine but thundershowers through the afternoons are likely.

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For 7/20/10: For Today: We are starting the morning with an ultra saturated atmosphere and this will translate to strong convective activity through the afternoon. We are seeing southern moisture combining with a weak pacific wave from the west and regional radar is showing a stream of moisture moving in our direction early with more expected this afternoon.

Temperatures: Cloud cover kept the whole area warm with Crested Butte only dropping to 53 degrees and Gunnison at 54. Daytime highs will be moderated by the clouds as well with Crested Butte expecting 74 degrees and Gunnison just topping 80. Tonight will offer more mild temperatures with heavy cloud cover and nocturnal storms possible.

Outlook: The one two punch of moisture from the west and south will keep conditions active into Thursday. Storms will remain scattered and hit or miss but we should see some much needed wetting rains from slow moving cells.

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