More westerly flow across the state should give us a break from the haze<\/span> excluding the Northeast Plains, which is expected to have more northwesterly flow. Mostly clear across the state this morning with exception of a few high clouds over the SW corner. A small amount of low-level moisture was able to make its way into the western portion of the state, especially the Four Corner region. Precipitable Water<\/span> (PW<\/span>) values over Grand Junction this morning were at 0.85 inches, while in Denver they were measured at 0.66 inches. With the eastward shift of the ridge, the upper-level trough<\/span> over the southern CA coast will begin to pull moisture northward into the SW corner of the state today. This flow will also help usher in mid-level energy from the CA trough<\/span>. Between the increase in moisture and mid-level vorticity, shower activity is expected to be more numerous<\/span> across the mountains and valleys with rain totals increasing as well.<\/p>\n Showers will begin to initiate over the higher terrains around 1PM. In western Colorado, storm movement will be more northerly, while east, storm movement will be to the E\/SE. PW<\/span> values will be under 1 inch for the majority of the state with mid-level drying expected as well. This should produce high-based showers and thunderstorms with limited rainfall and gusty winds with the stronger storms. Showers may linger overnight with the increased moisture and mid-level energy, but most will dissipate by 11PM. There is no flooding expected today.<\/p>\n
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