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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