For 7/16/10: For Today: Hot and dry conditions are continuing to hold across the west and we will see another sunny day with little cloud cover as any moisture stays clear of the area. Look for what little cloud cover that does develop to be limited to the higher terrain.

Temperatures: Lows were cooler than we’ve seen earlier in the week with Crested Butte reporting 40 degrees and 42 degrees for Gunnison. Highs will rebound quickly with another super warm day expected with highs hitting 80 degrees for Crested Butte and 88 degrees for Gunnison. Tonight will be a lot like last night with lows hovering at or just above 40 degrees.

Outlook: This high pressure ridge will start to slip allowing more moisture up into the west. This will mean a slight increase in the potential for convective afternoon thundershowers but these will be widely scattered this weekend and limited to the highest terrain. Definitely not worth changing any plans over but be prepared.

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