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Mr. Glancy presented a 24-hour forecast, which called for precipitation in the mountains but little to none on the eastern plains. The NWS is forecasting that over the next 36 hours a storm will move toward Colorado that should get in the northern and western mountains. The forecast indicates that Denver is on tract to have the hottest January on record at 11% above normal temperatures. The Climate Prediction Center's (CPC) 8-14 day forecast shows cold air coming down to the southwest United States, affecting Colorado's temperatures. The summary forecast is warm and dry on the plains, with possible moisture on the plains Thursday night into Friday. Friday (1/20) will dry out. The northern mountains may get snow Saturday (1/21) with a chance for snow in southern Colorado next week. It will continue to be dry on the plains. Report from NOAA - Climate Prediction Center Operational Climate Forecast and Experimental Seasonal Forecast Guidance Klaus Wolter, representing NOAA, expressed his concern that if the weak La Nina persists through the spring Colorado would continue to be dry. Mr. Wolter presented the CPC forecast for April through June 2006. Temperatures will be colder. The precipitation forecast for February through April 2006 shows dryness for the eastern plains and southwest Colorado. It is very uncertain as to the outlook of La Nina at the present time. Mr. Wolter's presented his executive summary of the Experimental Seasonal Forecast Guidance. January through mid-February 2006 indicates that a late La Nina has returned. December 2005 began cold and warmed up after mid-month to near normal temperatures. The northern and central mountains of Colorado have had snow while the southern mountains and eastern plains remain dry and windy. The northern mountains have the best snowpack conditions in almost a decade, while the southern mountains are experiencing record-low snowpack levels. Mr. Wolter's forecast predictions for January through March 2006 continue to show good precipitation for the north-central Colorado mountains, and dryness for eastern Colorado. La Nina has caused dry winter weather in Colorado except for the good snowfall in the north-central Colorado mountains. The outlook of La Nina is uncertain, but if it continues in Colorado, chances are good that Colorado will have a dry spring. Reports from Impact Task Force Municipal Water Barry Cress, with the Dept. of Local Affairs (DOLA) and co-chair of the Municipal Impact Task Force, provided information about water related projects that DOLA funded last year. He is not aware of any water systems experiencing difficulty meeting water demands at this time. Many systems have had some supply problems in the past years, but more are trying to address the issue through water conservation strategies such as installing meters and repairing distribution lines. DOLA is participating on more projects to improve aging water infrastructure and water quality problems as opposed to water supply issues. DOLA has focused their resources on the smaller rural areas. Wildfire The Wildfire Impact Task Force did not have a representative in attendance at this meeting, therefore no update was provided.