ZCZC SPCFWDDY2 ALL
   FNUS22 KWNS 191952

   Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook  
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   0152 PM CST Mon Jan 19 2026

   Valid 201200Z - 211200Z

   ...Central High Plains...
   An approaching mid-level wave and associated increasing northwest
   flow aloft, coinciding with a deepening surface low in the lee of
   the Southern Rockies will support downslope enhanced west/northwest
   surface winds across portions of the central High Plains Tuesday.
   Only minor changes were needed to the existing Elevated highlights
   across far northeastern CO, extreme southeastern WY, southwestern NE
   and far northwestern KS to account for recent snowfall from the CO
   Front Range into western KS. Farther south, downslope enhanced
   drying and warming should result in relative humidity as low as 10
   percent Tuesday. This aligned with sustained west winds of 15-20 mph
   and dry fuels will support at least elevated fire weather conditions
   for several hours in the lee of the Sangre De Cristo Range. Locally
   critical conditions are possible where wind speeds of 25 mph develop
   in favored terrain gaps. Thus, Elevated highlights were introduced
   across portions of south-central CO.

   ..Williams.. 01/19/2026

   .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0134 AM CST Mon Jan 19 2026/

   ...Synopsis...
   Embedded within a belt of enhanced northwest flow aloft, a midlevel
   impulse and related jet streak will overspread the northern/central
   Rockies and adjacent High Plains during the afternoon. At the same
   time, an accompanying surface low will track southeastward along the
   northern/central High Plains.

   This will result in a tightening pressure gradient and 20-25 mph
   sustained northwesterly surface winds (with higher gusts) across
   parts of the central High Plains. The combination of these winds and
   around 15-20 percent RH will favor elevated to locally critical
   fire-weather conditions. Preceding snowfall in the vicinity
   (especially along the southern flank of the Elevated area) does cast
   some uncertainty on the overall fire risk, and fuel trends will be
   monitored for future adjustments to these highlights.

      

   ZCZC SPCFWDD38 ALL
   FNUS28 KWNS 192141

   Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook  
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   0341 PM CST Mon Jan 19 2026

   Valid 211200Z - 271200Z

   ...Synopsis...
   Reduced fire weather concerns are expected across CONUS through
   early next week. An arctic air mass intrusion begins Day 4/Thursday
   across the Northern Plains as upper-level troughing impinges on
   coastal California. The upper-level trough moves into the Southwest
   and Southern Plains by Day 5/Friday, interacting with deeper Gulf
   moisture to support expansive precipitation across much of the
   Southern U.S. through the weekend as the trough translates eastward.
   The lingering cold and stable air mass across the eastern U.S. along
   with likely widespread rain and potential snow over much of the
   Southern U.S. should mitigate the overall fire weather threat
   through early next week.

   ..Williams.. 01/19/2026