For 7/18/10: For Today: We have more of the same hot weather on tap for today but there will be a better chance for some thundershowers spreading more consistently over the valley this afternoon. Regional radar is showing small cells to our west which will build with the heat of the day and the associated thundershowers will be hit or miss but you will want to be prepared if you are heading to the higher terrain.

Temperatures: Lingering cloud cover kept temperatures in check with Crested Butte reporting 48 degrees and Gunnison hovering at 49. Daytime highs will cool by a couple degrees but the north end of the valley will still hit 79 degrees while Gunnison climbs to 88. Tonight’s lows will hold in the mid 40’s again.

Outlook: Changes in the western weather pattern will start to allow more moisture up into the area through the beginning of the week. Temperatures will remain warm but we may start to see some much needed rain from convective activity through the middle of the week.

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