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6-day Forecast Discussion (Resort base; 8,793', Resort
top; 10,822')
Updated for Friday June 10, 2005
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| --Discussion...Temperatures below are forecast for
the peaks and the base, with highs and lows for both.
Yesterday's Low/ High_Base; M/ M, Top;
M/ M. USUALLY UPDATED ONLINE BY/ BEFORE
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--OVERALL SITUATION TODAY>>>
We expect a noticeable change to mostly
cloudy skies, chilly temperatures, and showers
all day (scattered to numerous) as a low
pressure system moves through. We could see rain
totals in the 1+ inch category across large areas today.
Some strong and moist outflow from a huge thunderstorm
complex last night on the plains (Texas to North Dakota)
has swept in (dewpoints up by about 10 degrees) to the
front range, and overall we expect today to be quite
active after a lull this morning. This evening and tonight
looks cold enough for some
light snow across the resort.
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--TOMORROW THROUGH 6 DAYS
- Saturday - We are between low pressure
systems with a "trough" over the Rockies,
looking unsettled enough for isolated morning showers
and scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms.
Another low pressure system moves in overnight with
scattered to numerous showers possibly firing up again.
Sunday - Another low pressure system,
stronger, moves through with chilly air and some scattered
to possibly numerous rain/ snow
showers again
possible. More significant
precipitation totals are possible.
Monday, Tuesday - Skies should clear out
for early next week with warming temperatures
under weak high pressure and a dry, "zonal"
pattern aloft developing...afternoon west winds are
expected.
Wednesday - Strong low pressure once again
develops over the Pacific Northwest from the Gulf of
Alaska, driving increased moisture and instability in
across Colorado again with an increase in showers and
thunderstorms expected into Thursday.
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Friday,
June 10
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Hi Temp: 41/ 50°F (top/base)
Lo Temp: 30/ 35°F (top/base) late
Sky Condition:
Mostly cloudy and chilly with isolated to scattered
showers in the morning, becoming numerous showers,
heavy at times, with scattered thunderstorms this
afternoon and into the evening. Snow showers are
expected tonight, with snow
levels running close to 8,000 feet. Expect
lightning, gusty winds, heavy showers, and small
hail possible in any thunderstorm.
Precipitation:
30% chance for showers this morning, then showers
likely this afternoon and evening - 1 inch of snowfall
accumulation is possible this evening and tonight,
more on the upper mountain
Wind:
S at 4 - 12mph, increasing to SW at 15 - 25 gusts
to 35mph in the afternoon (gusts to 45mph are possible
in any thunderstorm and on the upper ridges) |
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Saturday,
June 11
Hi Temp: 46/ 55°F (top/base)
Lo Temp: 32/ 30°F (top/base)
Sky Condition:
Partly cloudy with isolated showers in the morning,
and scattered showers and thunderstorms possible
in the afternoon/ evening, possibly lasting overnight
but isolated. Expect the usual lightning, gusty
winds, and heavy showers possible in any thunderstorm.
Precipitation:
10% chance for showers in the morning, 30% chance
for afternoon/ evening showers
Wind:
Variable at 3 - 10mph, increasing to SW at 10 -
20 gusts to 25mph in the afternoon (gusts to 45mph
are possible in any thunderstorm) |
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Sunday,
June 12
Hi Temp: 40/ 49°F (top/base)
Lo Temp: 30/ 35°F (top/base)
Sky Condition:
Mostly cloudy and chilly again with isolated showers
in the morning, becoming numerous showers with scattered
thunderstorms in the afternoon and overnight. Snow
showers are possible in the morning and overnight,
with snow levels running close to 8,000 feet again.
Expect lightning, gusty winds, and heavy showers
possible in any thunderstorm.
Precipitation:
20% chance for showers in the morning, then a 60%
chance for showers by afternoon and evening - a
dusting of snowfall accumulation is possible at
the base, more on the upper mountain
Wind:
Variable at 3 - 10mph, increasing to W/ NW at 10
- 20mph (gusts to 40mph are possible in any thunderstorm) |
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Monday,
June 13
Hi Temp: 49/ 60°F (top/base)
Lo Temp: 28/ 32°F (top/base)
Sky Condition:
Partly cloudy with northwest winds and no showers
expected.
Precipitation:
None expected
Wind:
W at 4 - 12mph, increasing to W at 10 - 20 gusts
to 25mph in the afternoon |
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Tuesday,
June 14
 
Hi Temp: 59/ 70°F (top/base)
Lo Temp: 36/ 31°F (top/base)
Sky Condition:
Mostly clear to partly cloudy and warmer. Isolated
showers and thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon
and evening. Expect lightning, gusty winds, and
heavy showers possible in any thunderstorm.
Precipitation:
10% chance for showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon and evening
Wind:
Variable at 3 - 10mph, increasing to W at 10 - 20mph
in the afternoon (gusts to 45mph are possible in
any thunderstorm) |
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Wednesday,
June 15
Hi Temp: 57/ 66°F (top/base)
Lo Temp: 38/ 40°F (top/base)
Sky Condition:
Partly cloudy becoming mostly cloudy and mild with
scattered showers and thunderstorms possible in
the afternoon and evening. Expect lightning, gusty
winds, and heavy showers possible in any thunderstorm.
Precipitation:
30% chance for showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon and evening
Wind:
Variable at 3 - 10mph, increasing to S/ W at 10
- 20 gusts to 30mph in the afternoon (gusts to 45mph
are possible in any thunderstorm) |
| | Long
range forecast/ discussion...June 16 to June 19 |
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By late next week and weekend we could see an increase
in moisture across the area as southerly winds drive
it up from the south...causing scattered showers and
thunderstorms those days as low pressure again affects
the northwestern US...we will be watching. CM.
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| Temperature Statistics for Rico, CO (approx.
8,780', equivalent to the base) for the date (June 10) |
| Average High | Highest
Max | Lowest Max | Average
Min (Low) | Highest Min | Lowest
Min | | 68° | 82°/1985 | 51°/1984 | 33° | 45°/1972 | 26°/1984 |
| | Temperature
Statistics for Rico, CO (approx. 8,780', equivalent to the base) for the month
of June |
| Average High | Highest
Max | Lowest Max | Average
Min (Low) | Highest Min | Lowest
Min | | 71° | 87°/1961
(22nd+) | 41°/1999 (6th) | 34° | 51°/1960
(16th) | 09°/1984 (10th) | |
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