We are starting to heat back up here on the Western Slope, and tomorrow will be no exception. I have our high at 100° and sunny skies! Smoke from Rio Blanco county will also remain a factor in our forecast tomorrow. Winds from the north to northwest are bringing down smoke from the Lee and Elk fires.

Thursday, a big shift in our forecast arrives as another low pressure arrives. This will give us highs in the 80s to end the workweek, as we have scattered rain and thunderstorm chances Thursday evening, Friday, and Saturday. Westerly flow should help out with relief from the smoky conditions, too! Thursday and Friday currently have a Fire Weather Watch issued for them, as the low is also expected to bring gusts exceeding 25 mph. That means, the National Weather Service will likely issue a Re

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