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Current Conditions - Durango, CO

Clear
41°
Clear
Wind: 7 mph from the NE
Dew Point: 24°F
Pressure: 29.72 in
Windchill: 36°F
Humidity: 51%
Visibility: 10.0 miles
Updated: 4:53 AM MDT on May 18, 2012 at Durango, Colorado(KDRO)
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Forecast for Durango

Friday
Overcast in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 75F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 39F. Windy. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph shifting to the NW after midnight.
Saturday
Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 72F. Breezy. Winds from the NNW at 10 to 20 mph.

Conditions Nearby

  Conditions Temp Forecast: High / Low
Goose Creek Overcast 67° 73° / 63°
Summerville Overcast 66° 73° / 57°
Ladson Overcast 67° 73° / 63°
Moncks Corner Overcast 68° 75° / 61°
Charleston Overcast 67° 73° / 63°
Wando Overcast 66° 73° / 64°

5 Day Forecast for ZIP Code 81301

Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday
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Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear Partly Cloudy
75° | 39°
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Almanac		 72° | 37°
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UV Index

  
6
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Extended Forecast for Durango

Saturday Night
Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Winds from the North at 5 to 20 mph.
Sunday
Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 41F. Winds from the NW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NE after midnight.
Monday
Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then partly cloudy. Low of 41F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ENE after midnight.
Tuesday
Clear. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 41F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Breezy. Winds from the West at 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 41F. Breezy. Winds from the West at 5 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 40%.
Thursday
Clear. High of 77F. Breezy. Winds from the West at 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear. Low of 37F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 20 mph shifting to the North after midnight.
Friday
Clear. High of 75F. Breezy. Winds from the West at 5 to 25 mph.
Friday Night
Clear. Low of 39F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 25 mph.
Saturday
Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Clear. High of 77F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
Clear. High of 77F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.

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May 18, 2012
Normal high:71° Record high:° (0)
Normal low:36° Record low:° (0)
Sunrise:5:59 AM Moon Rise: 4:28 AM
Sunset:8:16 PM Moon Set: 6:29 PM
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Sunrise:05:59 AM (MDT) Moon Rise:04:28 AM (MDT)
Sunset:08:16 PM (MDT) Moon Set:06:29 PM (MDT)
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Today's State Extremes

State Highs:

Montrose 71°F
Grand Junction 70°F
Delta 68°F
Cortez 66°F
Akron 63°F

State Lows:

Wolf Creek Pass 33°F
Leadville 33°F
Gunnison 37°F
Limon 37°F
Kremmling 37°F

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Falls Creek Ranch, Durango, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
47.4°F 18°F 31% SW at 0.0 mph 29.86 in - 47°F 5:25 AM MDT
Historical Data & Charts

APRSWXNET Durango CO US, Durango, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
47°F 18°F 31% SW at 0 mph 29.84 in 0.00 in 47°F 4:55 AM MDT
Historical Data & Charts — Meteorological Assimilation Data Ingest System

Tecolote, Durango, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
51.1°F 6°F 19% NE at 1.6 mph 29.79 in 0.00 in - 5:28 AM MDT
Historical Data & Charts

Meadowood Farms, Durango, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
46.8°F 27°F 46% NNW at 2.2 mph 29.78 in 0.00 in 47°F 5:28 AM MDT
Historical Data & Charts — volto station

Forest Lakes / KozyTone, Bayfield, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
44.1°F 21°F 40% East at 0.0 mph 30.03 in 0.00 in 44°F 5:28 AM MDT
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HADS VALLECITO RES BAYFIELD 10N CO US, Bayfield, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
44°F °F - North at mph in 0.00 in 44°F 3:00 AM MDT
Historical Data & Charts — Meteorological Assimilation Data Ingest System

APRSWXNET Bayfield CO US, Bayfield, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
43°F 20°F 40% ENE at 0 mph 29.57 in 0.00 in 43°F 4:58 AM MDT
Historical Data & Charts — Meteorological Assimilation Data Ingest System

HADS ANIMAS RIVER AT TALL TIMBER RESO CO US, Rico, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
°F °F - North at mph in 0.00 in - 4:45 AM MDT
Historical Data & Charts — Meteorological Assimilation Data Ingest System

HADS LOS PINOS RIVER NEAR IGNACIO 1SE CO US, Ignacio, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
°F °F - North at mph in 0.00 in - 4:45 AM MDT
Historical Data & Charts — Meteorological Assimilation Data Ingest System

Crowbar Creek, Bayfield, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
42.8°F 23°F 45% North at 0.0 mph 29.96 in 0.00 in 43°F 5:28 AM MDT
Historical Data & Charts — Crowbar Creek

RAWS SAN JUAN PORTABLE CO US, Bayfield, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
46°F 17°F 31% NE at 4 mph in 0.00 in 44°F 4:42 AM MDT
Historical Data & Charts — Meteorological Assimilation Data Ingest System

CODOT Durango (22), Durango, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
42°F 28°F 56% WNW at 1 mph in 0.00 in 42°F 4:59 AM MDT
Historical Data & Charts — Meteorological Assimilation Data Ingest System

APRSWXNET Durango CO US, Rico, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
45°F 15°F 30% North at 0 mph 30.06 in 0.00 in 45°F 4:58 AM MDT
Historical Data & Charts — Meteorological Assimilation Data Ingest System

MesoWest CASCADE CO US SNOTEL, Rico, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
44°F °F - North at mph in 0.00 in 44°F 4:00 AM MDT
Historical Data & Charts — Meteorological Assimilation Data Ingest System

MesoWest CASCADE #2 CO US SNOTEL, Rico, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
43°F °F - North at mph in 0.00 in 43°F 4:00 AM MDT
Historical Data & Charts — Meteorological Assimilation Data Ingest System

MesoWest SCOTCH CREEK CO US SNOTEL, Rico, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
36°F °F - North at mph in 0.00 in 36°F 4:00 AM MDT
Historical Data & Charts — Meteorological Assimilation Data Ingest System

RAWS BIG BEAR PARK CO US, Durango, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
42°F 5°F 21% North at 0 mph in 0.00 in 42°F 4:55 AM MDT
Historical Data & Charts — Meteorological Assimilation Data Ingest System

MesoWest MANCOS CO US SNOTEL, Mancos, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
48°F °F - North at mph in 0.00 in 48°F 4:00 AM MDT
Historical Data & Charts — Meteorological Assimilation Data Ingest System

MesoWest COLUMBUS BASIN CO US SNOTEL, Durango, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
47°F °F - North at mph in 0.00 in 47°F 4:00 AM MDT
Historical Data & Charts — Meteorological Assimilation Data Ingest System

MesoWest SHARKSTOOTH CO US SNOTEL, Rico, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
43°F °F - North at mph in 0.00 in 43°F 4:00 AM MDT
Historical Data & Charts — Meteorological Assimilation Data Ingest System

MesoWest STUMP LAKES CO US SNOTEL, Bayfield, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
45°F °F - North at mph in 0.00 in 45°F 2:00 AM MDT
Historical Data & Charts — Meteorological Assimilation Data Ingest System

MesoWest VALLECITO CO US SNOTEL, Bayfield, CO
Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Pressure Hourly Precip. Windchill Updated
44°F °F - North at mph in 0.00 in 44°F 4:00 AM MDT
Historical Data & Charts — Meteorological Assimilation Data Ingest System
Fire Weather Warning
Statement as of 8:09 PM MDT on May 17, 2012

... Red flag warning remains in effect from 11 am to 10 PM MDT
Friday for gusty winds... low humidity... and dry fuels for fire
weather zones 203... 207... 290... 292 and 293...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a red
flag warning for gusty winds... low humidity... and dry fuels...
which is in effect from 11 am to 10 PM MDT Friday.

* Affected area...

in Colorado...

   fire weather zone 203 Grand Junction forecast area...
   fire weather zone 207 Durango forecast area...
   fire weather zone 290 Paradox Valley forecast area...
   fire weather zone 292 North Fork forecast area and
   fire weather zone 293 Gunnison basin forecast area.

* Winds... southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Relative humidity... 10 to 15 percent.

* Impacts... fire ignitions may be difficult to control tomorrow
afternoon with high rates of spread possible. Isolated
thunderstorms late afternoon and early evening may start new
fires.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now... or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds... low relative humidity... and warm temperatures will
create explosive fire growth potential.

Please advise the appropriate officials and affected field
personnel of this red flag warning.



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