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FXUS65 KFGZ 272325
AFDFGZ

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
425 PM MST Sat Apr 27 2024

.SYNOPSIS...Low pressure will head east tonight, yielding fair 
skies, warm daily temperatures, and relatively light winds for the
entirety of next week.

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.DISCUSSION...The low pressure system that brought hefty amounts
of snow to some in the high country last night continues to head
east. But before it completely departs, it will kick off one more
round of scattered showers and thunderstorms today. Snow levels
are much higher today than they were last night, so we do not 
expect any additional snowfall accumulations for the populated 
areas. However, some showers and thunderstorms this afternoon 
could produce accumulating graupel. As a result, travelers should 
continue to exercise extra caution on the roadways. 

As high pressure builds in the coming days, temperatures will
rise, becoming slightly above normal by Monday. Sunny skies will
dominate and southwest breezes will remain pretty tame. Outside of
the highest peaks, any snow that remains on the ground after 
today will not last long. A bit more uncertainty enters the 
forecast late next week as a more active pattern sets up over the 
West. However, the storm track looks to stay to our north, which
is typical of this time of year. Periods of gusty winds are the 
most likely consequence for Arizona. Be sure to stay tuned for
updates.

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.AVIATION...Sunday 28/00Z through Monday 29/00Z...MVFR to VFR
conditions for most west of a line from KPAN KFLG KPGA. West of
that line, ongoing RA/TS is producing areas of IFR and LIFR
conditions. The good news is, conditions for all of northern
Arizona will soon start to quickly improve in the next few hours
with widespread VFR. Winds will become light and variable
overnight, becoming westerly after 16Z Sunday generally 5-10 kts
with gusts to 20.

OUTLOOK...Monday 29/00Z through Wednesday 01/00Z...VFR conditions
persisting. Afternoon winds out of the SW Monday and Tuesday, 
gusting 20-30 kts.

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.FIRE WEATHER...Tonight through Monday...Scattered showers and 
isolated thunderstorms through this evening, then clearing expected. 
Drier and warmer conditions expected on Sunday and Monday. West-
northwest winds 15 to 25 mph on Sunday, becoming southwest 15-25 mph 
on Monday.   

Tuesday through Thursday...Warmer and drier conditions expected 
through the week. Near average temperatures with afternoon RH values 
10-20% each day. Breezy southwest winds 15 to 25 mph on Tuesday, 
becoming stronger 25 to 35 mph for Wednesday and Thursday.

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.FGZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...None.

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PUBLIC...Benji
AVIATION...RKR
FIRE WEATHER...Meola

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