Wenesday's Weather Thoughts

The fire weather threat was lessened today due to the fact that relative humidity was a bit higher and winds were not too gusty, though fire conditions did come close to the critical mark. In addition, highs were cooler over southern areas than I expected last night since the front I thought would stall over Greater Nebraska pushed further south into Kansas, so all areas shared in the cooler temperatures today.

That same front will push northward tonight as a warm front, and by tomorrow morning it will be situated over southern portions of Nebraska. It will then continue northward as an area of low pressure developing over northeastern Colorado moves northward over western parts of our viewing area. This will do three things: it will raise highs once again into the 70’s over the southern portions, allow humidity to drop to very dry levels over the south, and increase wind speeds. Therefore, the fire danger will be elevated once again, and Fire Weather Watches are already in effect for much of the viewing area except the far north and west.

By Friday, a cold front will cross the area bringing a threat of a few showers and thunderstorms, with a greater chance in areas east of RT. 83. Saturday then looks to be partly sunny with about average highs, and Easter Sunday is looking nice with sunshine and highs in the low 60’s.

Mike