SRNL Weather Center Fire Forecast (AM)
Date:
January 16, 2026
Forecast Period:
8:00 AM Today (January 16, 2026) through 8:00 AM Tomorrow (January 17, 2026)
Discussion:
Clear skies that contributed to extremely cold nighttime temperatures will allow temperatures to climb to around 50 this afternoon. Saturday temps will be near 60, with rain showers starting to move in late in the afternoon. This will transition to cold rain snow mix, but little accumulation is expected on Sunday since the surface temperatures are expected to remain above freezing. Sunday & Monday nights skies will clear out again, leading to strong nocturnal cooling and temps in the mid 20's again, despite daytime highs around 50 on Sunday and Monday.
Special Conditions:
Strong inversion overnight Friday. Extremely dry conditions with RH near 20 this afternoon. Winds will be weaker than yesterday, but still in the 4-6 mph range (gusts 10-12 mph).
Short Term Forecast
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| Today (January 16) | Tonight (January 16) | Saturday (January 17) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Condition | Sunny | Mostly Clear | Partly Cloudy |
| Max/Min Temp | 48 | 34 | 56 |
| 1st Period Wind Direction/Speed | SW 3-6, gusts to 12 | SSW 3-5, gusts to 10 | SW 5-8, gusts to 16 |
| 2nd Period Wind Direction/Speed | SSW 4-6, gusts to 12 | SSW 4-6, gusts to 12 | W 5-8, gusts to 16 |
| Humidity % (min/max) | 20 | 55 | 40 |
| Stability | C | D | C |
| Mixing Height (ft) | 2500 | 500 | 3000 |
| Transport Direction/Speed (mph) | SW 17 | SSW 15 | SW 18 |
| Precipitation Chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| Precipitation Start-Stop | N/A | N/A | 3pm-ongoing |
| Precipitation Type | N/A | N/A | rain showers |
| Precipitation Amount | N/A | N/A | 0.01-0.05 |
| Fog Potential | none | none | none |
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