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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