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Spot Forecast for Aspen Acres AM Spot...RMCC
National Weather Service Pueblo CO
443 AM MDT Sat Aug 22 2026

Forecast is based on forecast start time of 0700 MDT on August 22. 
If conditions become unrepresentative, contact the National Weather
Service.

Please contact our office at (719) 948-9429, if you have questions
or concerns with this forecast.

.DISCUSSION...

Monsoon moisture will increase through the period with scattered 
thunderstorms expected to develop along the ridge line around 1300
and continue into the evening.  There is a low probability (20% chance) 
for thunderstorm redevelopment through 11 PM over or near the burn 
scar. Heavy rainfall capable of producing flash flooding will be 
possible, though heavier amounts may be more localized on the burn scar 
as the focus for more widespread heavy rain appears to be more 
favored for locations north of highway 50 today. 

Afternoon and evening thunderstorms will become more numerous for 
Sunday through at least Wednesday as monsoon moisture increases 
over the region.  The risk for heavy rains and flash flooding will 
be moderate to high through the period, and Flash Flood Watches 
may become necessary as details become more clear. Rainfall amounts 
of 0.5 to 1.5 will be possible should stronger storms impact the burn 
scar during this period. And heavier precipitation amounts can not 
be ruled out. The risk looks highest towards mid week (Tue-Wed) for 
now.  

Otherwise, expect breezy afternoon winds each day, with winds 
becoming erratic and strong (gusts up to 50 mph) near thunderstorms.  
Wind directions will generally follow diurnal patterns with 
easterly upslope flow during the afternoon and light westerly winds
overnight. 

.REST OF TODAY...

Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny(34 percent) until 1500, then 
                    mostly cloudy(69 percent). Chance of rain 
                    showers and thunderstorms after 1300. 
Max temperature.....73-78F. 
Min humidity........26-31 percent. 
Wind (20 ft)........West winds 5-15 mph until 0900, then 
                    southeast 5-15 mph until 1200, then southeast 
                    12-22 mph. Gusty and erratic winds expected near 
                    thunderstorms after 1300.
Mixing height.......500 ft agl until 0900. 8500 ft agl after 1000. 
Transport winds.....West around 7 mph until 1100, then south. 
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0800. Good after 1200. 


.TONIGHT...

Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy(62 percent). Chance of rain 
                    showers and thunderstorms until 2100, then 
                    slight chance of rain showers and thunderstorms 
                    until 2300. 
Min temperature.....52-57F. 
Max humidity........69-74 percent. 
Wind (20 ft)........South winds 10-20 mph until 2100, then west 
                    5-15 mph. Gusty and erratic winds expected near 
                    thunderstorms until 2300. 
Mixing height.......5500 ft agl until 1900. 1000 ft agl after 2000. 
Transport winds.....Southwest around 10 mph until 2100, then 
                    northwest around 8 mph until 0100, then 
                    southwest. 
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 1900, then poor. 


.SUNDAY...

Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny(38 percent) until 1600, then 
                    mostly cloudy. Rain showers likely and chance 
                    of thunderstorms after 1200. 
Max temperature.....73-78F. 
Min humidity........28-33 percent. 
Wind (20 ft)........West winds 10-15 mph until 1200, then northwest 
                    12-22 mph. Gusty and erratic winds expected 
                    near thunderstorms after 1200. 
Mixing height.......1000 ft agl until 0900. 5500 ft agl after 1000. 
Transport winds.....West around 8 mph. 
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1000, then good until 1400, then 
                    fair until 1600, then poor until 1700, then 
                    fair. 

.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 5...
.MONDAY...
Partly cloudy. Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 50s. Highs in the lower 70s. West 5-15 mph becoming 
east 10-20 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY...
Partly cloudy. Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Lows
in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 70s. West 5-15 mph becoming
east 10-20 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY...
Partly cloudy. Showers likely and chance of thunderstorms. Lows
around 50. Highs in the lower 70s. West 5-15 mph becoming east 
10-20 mph in the afternoon.

$$
Forecaster...TORGERSON
Requested by...Michael Ortner
Type of request...WILDFIRE
.TAG 2620178.0/PUB
.DELDT 08/22/26
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