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weather and sports from FOX21 News  Forecasting weather without
technology Posted: 02.02.2010 at 11:32 AM Storms produce erratic
wind.  / Fox21/Matthew Kruger  COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. --
Forecasting the weather in Southern Colorado is very difficult.
Terrain and several microclimates all lead to different kinds of
weather, which often changes fast.  Long before computer models,
radar or satellite pictures, people had to plan for weather
ahead. How can you do that without using newer technology?  In
Southern Colorado, winds are often the determining factor for
weather systems. Thanks to our diverse terrain, stronger winds
can make the difference between dangerously dry or blizzard
conditions. Any wind that comes off the mountains will be dry
and relatively warm. Sometimes, these winds can lead to
humidities below 5%. Wind flowing toward the mountains are
upslope. These often lead to clouds, cooler temperatures and
precipitation.  The effect of winds