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FNUS56 KLOX 222230
FWFLAX
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA COORDINATION CENTER
INTERAGENCY FIRE WEATHER CENTER
RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA
FIRE WEATHER FORECAST
1530 pdt Thursday August 22, 2002

INYO/MONO

SYNOPTIC DISCUSSION...                       
Low pressure over the Pacific Northwest will remain nearly stationary
through Friday, but weaken as high pressure over northwest Mexico
builds northward.  This will allow the southwest flow to continue over
the region with temperatures slowly climbing to near to a little above
seasonal normals.  The area will see southwest to west winds becoming
gusty each afternoon.  The southwest flow will continue over eastern
California through the middle of next week.


Note: All winds are 20-FOOT WINDS unless specified otherwise
       THUNDERSTORMS imply STRONG, GUSTY and ERRATIC winds.

************************NORTHERN MOUNTAINS***********************
ELEVATIONS ABOVE 5000 FT FROM BIG PINE NORTH TO THE VICINITY OF
MONO LAKE

Tonight...
Sky/Weather: Clear.
Low Temps: Mostly in the 30s.
Max Humidity: 35-50%
Winds: Ridgetop winds, southwest to west 10 to 20 mph.
Along the slopes, downslope/downcanyon winds 5 to 10 mph.

Friday...
Sky/Weather: Sunny.
Max Temps: Mostly in the 70s.
Min Humidity: 7-15%.
Winds: Ridgetop winds, southwest to west 8 to 18 mph.
Along the slopes, upslope/upcanyon 5 to 10 mph.
LAL 1.

*********************SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS***************************
ELEVATIONS ABOVE 5000 FT FROM BIG PINE SOUTH

Tonight...
Sky/Weather: Clear.
Low Temps: Mid 30s to mid 40s.
Max Humidity: 30-45%.
Winds: Ridgetop winds, southwest to west 12 to 25 mph.
Along the slopes, downslope/downcanyon winds 5 to 10 mph.

Friday...
Sky/Weather: Sunny.
Max Temps: Mid 70s to mid 80s.
Min Humidity: 5-15%.
Winds: Ridgetop winds, southwest to west 10 to 20 mph.
Along the slopes, upslope/upcanyon 5 to 10 mph.
LAL 1.

*************************NORTHERN VALLEYS************************
VALLEYS NORTH OF BISHOP, INCLUDING BENTON, HAMMIL AND 
CHALFANT VALLEYS

Tonight...
Sky/Weather: Clear.
Low Temps: Mid 40s to mid 50s.
Max Humidity: 20-35%.
Winds: Southwest to west 8 to 18 mph, becoming northwest to northeast 
5 to 8 mph shortly after sunset.

Friday...
Sky/Weather: Sunny.
Max Temps: 80s to near 90.
Min Humidity: 5-15%.
Winds: Northwest to northeast 4 to 8 mph, becoming south to west 
8 to 18 mph in the afternoon.
LAL 1.

*************************SOUTHERN VALLEY*************************
OWENS VALLEY FROM BISHOP SOUTH TO NEAR LITTLE LAKE

Tonight...
Sky/Weather: Clear.
Low Temps: Mostly in the 50s.
Max Humidity: 20-35%.
Winds: Southeast to southwest 8 to 18 mph early, becoming northwest 
to northeast 5 to 8 mph shortly after sunset.

Friday...
Sky/Weather: Sunny.
Max Temps: Mid 80s to mid 90s.
Min Humidity: 5-15%.
Winds: Northwest to northeast 4 to 8 mph, becoming south to west 
8 to 18 mph in the afternoon. 
LAL 1.

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The Forecast for Saturday...
A few afternoon cumulus over the northern mountains in the afternoon,
otherwise sunny and warmer.  Highs in the mid 70s to mid 80s in the
mountains, and mid 80s to mid 90s in the valleys.  Afternoon winds
southwest to west 7 to 15 mph over the mountains, and southeast to
southwest 7 to 15 mph in the valleys.

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The Outlook for Sunday through Tuesday...
Mostly sunny and a little warmer, with temperatures a little above normal.  
Afternoon winds over the mountains southwest to west 8 to 18 mph, 
and southwest 7 to 15 mph in the valleys.

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The Extended Outlook for Wednesday August 28 thru Sunday September 1...
Temperatures.........Near normal.  (Bishop normals 92/51)
Precipitation...........None.
Significant Winds....None.

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The 30 day outlook for September...
Temperatures: Above normal.
Precipitation: Near normal.

The 90 day outlook for September-November...
Temperatures: Near normal.
Precipitation: Near normal.

The next 30-day and 90-day outlooks will be available on the afternoon of 
September 19th.

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WINDS ALOFT FORECAST FOR BISHOP VALID 1600 PST TODAY.
24,000 FEET 260/43 KTS   39,000 FEET 250/80 KTS   53,000 FEET 240/32 KTS

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