Craig, CO

11:56 AM MDT on May 16, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 6604 ft
Lon: 107.6° W
Lat: 40.5° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Storm Aletta (East Pacific) Invest 92 (East Pacific)
Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

Unsettled weather is expected to continue across the Eastern U.S. Wednesday. A weak trough of low pressure will remain in place, as a cold front over the Midwest moves east and south. The northern portion of this cold front is forecast to move offshore Thursday morning, while the southern portion becomes near stationary across the Southeast and lower Mississippi Valley. As a result, widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected across the Tennessee and Ohio Valley as well as the Eastern U.S. Wednesday and continue into Thursday morning. In particular, there is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms across parts of the Northeast. Some hail will be possible, but greater severe risk appears to be locally damaging winds. In addition, a few storms may produce locally gusty winds or small hail over the Southeast Coast in the afternoon.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue over southeast Texas and Gulf Coast. Moreover, a few isolated rain showers and thunderstorms may pop up over the Intermountain West.

Temperature wise, another hot and dry day is in store for the Desert Southwest. Afternoon temperatures will reach 90s and low 100s. Over the Northern High Plains, temperatures are forecast to soar 15 to 20 degrees above average. Widespread upper 80s and low 90s are expected for the highs.
Weather Underground Forecast for Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

Unsettled weather is expected to continue across the Eastern U.S. Wednesday. A weak trough of low pressure will remain in place, as a cold front over the Midwest moves east and south. The northern portion of this cold front is forecast to move offshore Thursday morning, while the southern portion becomes near stationary across the Southeast and lower Mississippi Valley. As a result, widely scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected across the Tennessee and Ohio Valley as well as the Eastern U.S. Wednesday and continue into Thursday morning. In particular, there is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms across parts of the Northeast. Some hail will be possible, but greater severe risk appears to be locally damaging winds. In addition, a few storms may produce locally gusty winds or small hail over the Southeast Coast in the afternoon.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue over southeast Texas and Gulf Coast. Moreover, a few isolated rain showers and thunderstorms may pop up over the Intermountain West.

Temperature wise, another hot and dry day is in store for the Desert Southwest. Afternoon temperatures will reach 90s and low 100s. Over the Northern High Plains, temperatures are forecast to soar 15 to 20 degrees above average. Widespread upper 80s and low 90s are expected for the highs.
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Craig Weather at a Glance

Updated 11:12 AM MDT
Weather Station
Craig (KCAG)
Elevation
6194 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
73 °F
Feels Like 73 °F
Wind(mph)
24
Sunrise / Set
5:52 AM
8:21 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent
Today
Thunderstorm 81 °F
T-storms
20% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 39 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 82 | 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
Chance of a Thunderstorm 75 | 41 °F
Chance of T-storms
20% chance of precipitation
Saturday
Partly Cloudy 70 | 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
Clear 75 | 36 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.12 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
18%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
SPECI KCAG 161712Z AUTO 21021G26KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A3012 RMK AO2 PK WND 21026/1711 WSHFT 1652
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
73 °F
Dew Point
27 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
24 mph from SSW
Wind Gust
30 mph
Health
UV
10 out of 16
Pollen
9.10 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
tstorms Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 39F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 20 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 43F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 41F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 20 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 70F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 34F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ESE after midnight.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 36F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SSE after midnight.
Monday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 34F. Winds from the West at 5 to 20 mph.
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 32F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 32F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 32F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
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Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KCAG

Wednesday, 16
Thunderstorm
81 | 39 °F
T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 17
Partly Cloudy
82 | 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Friday, 18
Chance of a Thunderstorm
75 | 41 °F
Chance of T-storms
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Saturday, 19
Partly Cloudy
70 | 34 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 20
Clear
75 | 36 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 21
Clear
81 | 39 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 22
Clear
82 | 39 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 23
Clear
79 | 34 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 24
Partly Cloudy
70 | 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 25
Partly Cloudy
70 | 32 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
tstorms Partly cloudy with thunderstorms and rain showers in the afternoon. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Low of 39F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 30 75 | 27 72 | 25 50 | 27
Wind 3 mph SSE 14 mph SW 15 mph WSW 5 mph SSE
Humidity 64% 15% 17% 40%
Chance of Precip. 0% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 43% 48% 46% 27%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Thunderstorm Chance of a Thunderstorm Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:52 AM
8:21 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.97], Average RMSE [1.91]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.97], Average RMSE [2.47] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 43F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 36 77 | 30 75 | 14 66 | 45
Wind 5 mph SSE 8 mph WSW 11 mph WSW 6 mph SSE
Humidity 76% 17% 9% 44%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 20% 16% 42% 37%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:51 AM
8:22 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.23], Average RMSE [2.66]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.25], Average RMSE [2.65] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy. High of 75F. Windy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Mostly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm and a chance of rain. Fog overnight. Low of 41F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 18 70 | 25 61 | 28 52 | 41
Wind 8 mph South 22 mph SW 18 mph SW 5 mph WNW
Humidity 27% 18% 28% 67%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 28% 39% 47% 89%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Chance of a Thunderstorm Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
5:50 AM
8:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.85], Average RMSE [3.11]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.32], Average RMSE [3.30] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Mostly cloudy in the morning, then partly cloudy. Fog early. High of 70F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 34F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ESE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 41 63 | 34 64 | 23 43 | 30
Wind 2 mph WNW 8 mph WNW 8 mph NW 4 mph SE
Humidity 94% 33% 20% 59%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 71% 3% 15% 0%
Conditions Fog Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:49 AM
8:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.59], Average RMSE [3.49]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.85], Average RMSE [3.58] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 75F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 36F. Winds from the NNE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the SSE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 25 68 | 28 68 | 21 45 | 28
Wind 4 mph ESE 5 mph West 7 mph WNW 4 mph SE
Humidity 68% 21% 16% 53%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 5% 19% 22%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.67], Average RMSE [3.04]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.94], Average RMSE [3.55] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_partlycloudy Clear. Low of 39F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 37 | 28 77 | 30 72 | 27 52 | 34
Wind 9 mph SE 8 mph WSW 10 mph West 8 mph SSE
Humidity 72% 18% 17% 51%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 14% 11% 23% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.32], Average RMSE [3.13]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [3.87], Average RMSE [4.18] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Partly cloudy. High of 82F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 39F. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 32 79 | 23 79 | 28 52 | 32
Wind 9 mph SE 11 mph WSW 12 mph WSW 11 mph SSE
Humidity 67% 12% 15% 46%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 5% 31% 9% 37%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Clear Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.02], Average RMSE [3.76]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.15], Average RMSE [4.40] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the SSW at 10 to 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 34F. Winds from the West at 5 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 28 79 | 21 70 | 27 48 | 19
Wind 11 mph SSE 19 mph WSW 17 mph SW 5 mph West
Humidity 64% 11% 19% 32%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 10%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 2% 8%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.30], Average RMSE [4.14]
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_chancerain Partly cloudy with a chance of rain. Low of 32F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 18 64 | -23 66 | 10 45 | 14
Wind 3 mph WSW 10 mph West 10 mph West 3 mph WSW
Humidity 49% 2% 11% 29%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 20%
Cloud Cover 16% 25% 34% 34%
Conditions Clear Clear Partly Cloudy Chance of Rain
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:25 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.84], Average RMSE [4.43]
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 32F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 10 64 | 36 66 | 36 45 | 30
Wind 4 mph SSW 11 mph WSW 10 mph WSW 3 mph SW
Humidity 36% 33% 30% 56%
Chance of Precip. 20% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 35% 31% 27% 31%
Conditions Chance of Snow Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:25 PM
Source: BestForecast at 7:44 AM MDT on May 16, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 70F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 32F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 28 64 | 50 66 | 41 46 | 36
Wind 4 mph SSW 9 mph WSW 8 mph WSW 3 mph SSW
Humidity 81% 59% 38% 66%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 35% 35% 36% %
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:48 AM
8:25 PM
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May 16, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal 67 °F 34 °F
Yesterday 83 °F 29 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 9
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Astronomy
May. 16, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:52 AM MDT 8:21 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:21 AM MDT 8:52 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:42 AM MDT 9:31 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:59 AM MDT 10:15 PM MDT
Moon 3:24 AM MDT 4:39 PM MDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 31m
Length of Day
14h 29m
Tomorrow will be 1m 50s longer.
Waning Crescent, 15% of the Moon is Illuminated
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Waning Crescent
May 20
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May 28
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Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
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35 °F
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Craig 73 °F Clear 11:12 AM MDT
Hayden 73 °F Clear 11:35 AM MDT
Steamboat Springs 66 °F Mostly Cloudy 11:50 AM MDT
Meeker 69 °F Mostly Cloudy 10:53 AM MDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KCAG)
Wind Speed: 21.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 210° (SSW)
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SPECI KCAG 161712Z AUTO 21021G26KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A3012 RMK AO2 PK WND 21026/1711 WSHFT 1652

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Dodgers vs. Padres 3:35 PM PDT on May 16, 2012 Clear, 70 °F
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Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
HADS YAMPA RIVER NEAR MAYBELL 3ESE CO, Maybell, CO 76 °F 74 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 5899 ft 10:15 AM MDT MADIS
Craig airport, Craig, CO 73.5 °F 76 °F 38 °F 28% SSW  at  25.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 0 ft 11:55 AM MDT Normal  
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Fire Weather Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 6:00 AM MDT on May 16, 2012

... Fire Weather Watch in effect from Friday morning through
Friday evening for gusty winds... low humidity... and dry fuels for
fire weather zone 201 above 8500 feet...

The National Weather Service in Grand Junction has issued a Fire
Weather Watch for gusty winds... low humidity... and dry fuels...
which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening.

* Affected area... in Colorado... fire weather zone 201 Routt
forecast area... above 8500 feet where green-up has not begun.

* Winds... southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* Relative humidity... lowering to 10 to 15 percent.

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

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
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