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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