Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
105
FNUS55 KGJT 050852
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
252 AM MDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.DISCUSSION...Some light showers will continue today over the
northern mountains but aside from that drier conditions return and
will continue through the coming week. Temperatures today will be
cooler with below normal readings but slowly warm up to above
normal levels by mid to late week. Critical fire weather
conditions are not expected.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-060100-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
252 AM MDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%),
isolated showers. Near 8000 feet, partly cloudy
(50-60%) until 1200, then mostly cloudy
(60-70%), scattered showers until 1200, isolated
showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....51-61 F near 6000 feet
40-50 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........31-41% near 6000 feet
46-56% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Fair after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Near
8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400,
then partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....31-41 F.
Max humidity........80-95%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 6000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........26-36% near 6000 feet
35-45% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 60-70. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 66-76. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 67-77. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 39-49. Highs
66-76.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 41-51. Highs 63-73.
$$
COZ201-060100-
Routt Forecast Area-
252 AM MDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers until
1200, isolated showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....45-55 F.
Min humidity........38-48%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....28-38 F.
Max humidity........70-85%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F.
Min humidity........35-45%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 53-63. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 58-68. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 58-68. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 36-46. Highs
57-67.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 57-67.
$$
COZ202-060100-
White River Forecast Area-
252 AM MDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....51-61 F near 6000 feet
44-54 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........28-38% near 6000 feet
34-44% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F.
Max humidity........77-92% near 6000 feet
63-78% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 6000 feet
48-58 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........25-35% near 6000 feet
33-43% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 61-71. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 66-76. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 67-77. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 40-50. Highs
66-76.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 42-52. Highs 64-74.
$$
COZ203-060100-
Lower Colorado River-
252 AM MDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 6000 feet
48-58 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........22-32%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....37-47 F.
Max humidity........51-61%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....61-71 F near 6000 feet
52-62 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........18-28%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 66-76. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 69-79. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 69-79. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 45-55. Highs
67-77.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 47-57. Highs 66-76.
$$
COZ205-060100-
Colorado River Headwaters-
252 AM MDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F.
Min humidity........24-34%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph becoming southwest 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....31-41 F.
Max humidity........59-74%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 30 mph increasing to southwest 25
to 35 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 F.
Min humidity........21-31%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 57-67. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 61-71. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 60-70. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 36-46. Highs
59-69.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 59-69.
$$
COZ290-060100-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
252 AM MDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....59-69 F near 6000 feet
52-62 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........16-26%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph becoming southwest 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....36-46 F near 6000 feet
33-43 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........43-53%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....63-73 F near 6000 feet
56-66 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........12-22%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 69-79. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
42-52. Highs 72-82. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 45-55. Highs 70-80. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows
46-56. Highs 69-79.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows
48-58. Highs 68-78.
$$
COZ291-060100-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
252 AM MDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F.
Min humidity........19-29%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....32-42 F.
Max humidity........48-58%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F.
Min humidity........15-25%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 61-71. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 40-50. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 40-50. Highs 61-71.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 42-52. Highs 60-70.
$$
COZ292-060100-
North Fork Forecast Area-
252 AM MDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....60-70 F near 6000 feet
51-61 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........18-28%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....34-44 F near 6000 feet
32-42 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........49-59%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 6000 feet
54-64 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........15-25%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 68-78. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 72-82. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 43-53. Highs 70-80. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 44-54. Highs
70-80.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 46-56. Highs 69-79.
$$
COZ293-060100-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
252 AM MDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F.
Min humidity........20-30%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph becoming southwest 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....31-41 F.
Max humidity........58-73%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 25 mph increasing to southwest 20
to 30 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F.
Min humidity........17-27%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 60-70. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 62-72. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 61-71. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 35-45. Highs
61-71.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 61-71.
$$
COZ207-060100-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
252 AM MDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....62-72 F.
Min humidity........15-25%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....37-47 F.
Max humidity........48-58%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....66-76 F.
Min humidity........11-21%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 71-81. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 41-51. Highs 72-82. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 44-54. Highs 71-81. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 44-54. Highs 71-81.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 46-56. Highs 70-80.
$$
COZ294-060100-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
252 AM MDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F.
Min humidity........20-30%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph becoming southwest 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F.
Max humidity........50-60%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 F.
Min humidity........14-24%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 60-70. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36-46. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 39-49. Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 39-49. Highs 61-71.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 41-51. Highs 59-69.
$$
COZ295-060100-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
252 AM MDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F.
Min humidity........18-28%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....32-42 F.
Max humidity........50-60%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....59-69 F.
Min humidity........16-26%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10
to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 33-43. Highs
61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 35-45. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
38-48. Highs 62-72.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 40-50. Highs 60-70.
$$
UTZ485-060100-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
252 AM MDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers near
7000 feet and scattered snow showers near 10000
feet.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F near 7000 feet
32-42 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......12 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........50-60% near 7000 feet
64-79% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......25% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Near 7000 feet, scattered
showers until 2400. Near 10000 feet, isolated
snow showers until 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....31-41 F near 7000 feet
18-28 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........77-92% near 7000 feet
87-100% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....45-55 F near 7000 feet
35-45 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........37-47% near 7000 feet
47-57% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......9% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 53-63. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 58-68. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 59-69. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 39-49. Highs
60-70.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 41-51. Highs 56-66.
$$
UTZ486-060100-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
252 AM MDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%),
isolated showers. Near 8000 feet, partly
cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly cloudy
(60-70%), scattered showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 5000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........34-44% near 5000 feet
48-58% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......12% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Near
8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400,
then partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....32-42 F.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........66-81% near 5000 feet
78-93% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F near 5000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........26-36% near 5000 feet
36-46% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 58-68. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 63-73. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 64-74. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 43-53. Highs
64-74.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 45-55. Highs 60-70.
$$
UTZ487-060100-
Book Cliffs-
252 AM MDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 5000 feet
47-57 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........27-37%.
24 hr trend......5% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1300, then 700.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........56-71%.
24 hr trend......6% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 5000 feet
50-60 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........22-32%.
24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Clearing Index......550.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 61-71. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 67-77. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 67-77. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers . Lows 44-54. Highs
66-76.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 46-56. Highs 65-75.
$$
UTZ490-060100-
Colorado River Basin-
252 AM MDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....62-72 F near 5000 feet
51-61 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........21-31% near 5000 feet
27-37% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......10% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1300, then 700.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........44-54%.
24 hr trend......13% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....66-76 F near 5000 feet
54-64 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........14-24% near 5000 feet
20-30% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......6% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......550 until 1500, then 700 until 1700, then less
than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 68-78. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 72-82. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 72-82. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 50-60. Highs
70-80.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 50-60. Highs 70-80.
$$
UTZ491-060100-
Southeast Utah-
252 AM MDT Sun Oct 5 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....63-73 F near 5000 feet
49-59 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........17-27% near 5000 feet
25-35% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1300, then 650.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....41-51 F.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........43-53%.
24 hr trend......13% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 5000 feet
53-63 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........13-23% near 5000 feet
19-29% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 71-81. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 74-84. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 72-82. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers . Lows 50-60. Highs
72-82.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 50-60. Highs 72-82.
$$