Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
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FNUS55 KGJT 070856
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
256 AM MDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.DISCUSSION...Conditions will be mostly dry with near normal
temperatures today, warming to above normal by mid week. A few
isolated showers/storms are possible over the San Juans both
today and Wednesday. A more substantial push of moisture arrives
Thursday, with scattered showers and storms for southeast Utah and
southwest Colorado. Precipitation becomes more widespread Friday
and Saturday. 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...
COZ200-080100-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
256 AM MDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 6000 feet
47-57 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........17-27% near 6000 feet
24-34% 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....West 5 to 10 mph increasing to southwest 15 to
20 mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1200, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Fair after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
Max humidity........55-65% near 6000 feet
47-57% 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.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
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% near 6000 feet
21-31% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1200, then 6000 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...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 70-80. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 44-54. Highs 60-70. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows
45-55. Highs 58-68. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cooler. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 33-43. Highs 48-58.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet.
Lows 28-38. Highs 52-62.
$$
COZ201-080100-
Routt Forecast Area-
256 AM MDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....51-61 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 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F.
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 increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F.
Min humidity........18-28%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to
25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 40-50. Highs 53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows
41-51. Highs 51-61. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 31-41. Highs 42-52.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 26-36. Highs 47-57.
$$
COZ202-080100-
White River Forecast Area-
256 AM MDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 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....West 10 to 15 mph increasing to southwest 20 to
25 mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F.
Max humidity........54-64% near 6000 feet
42-52% 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.......3000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 6000 feet
56-66 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........14-24% near 6000 feet
20-30% 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 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6000 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...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 40-50. Highs 70-80. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 44-54. Highs 60-70. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms near
6000 feet and showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 45-55. Highs 58-68. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 34-44. Highs 50-60.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet.
Lows 29-39. Highs 53-63.
$$
COZ203-080100-
Lower Colorado River-
256 AM MDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 6000 feet
56-66 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........14-24%.
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.......3500 ft AGL until 1200, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Good after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....42-52 F.
Max humidity........44-54%.
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.....North 5 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....68-78 F near 6000 feet
60-70 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........16-26%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 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...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 46-56. Highs 71-81. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Cooler. Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Lows 49-59. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 49-59. Highs
59-69. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 41-51. Highs 55-65.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36-46. Highs 58-68.
$$
COZ205-080100-
Colorado River Headwaters-
256 AM MDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 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....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....35-45 F.
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 increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....61-71 F.
Min humidity........16-26%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 63-73. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 41-51. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows
42-52. Highs 53-63. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 35-45. Highs 48-58.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 28-38. Highs 51-61.
$$
COZ290-080100-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
256 AM MDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet
59-69 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........11-16%.
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 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Very good after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
Max humidity........55-65% near 6000 feet
62-77% 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 increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....69-79 F near 6000 feet
60-70 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........14-24% near 6000 feet
21-31% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20
to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 47-57. Highs 71-81. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet and
showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 50-60.
Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 50-60. Highs
60-70. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 44-54. Highs 57-67.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 59-69.
$$
COZ291-080100-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
256 AM MDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F.
Min humidity........13-23%.
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.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....38-48 F.
Max humidity........66-81%.
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.......6000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 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....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 41-51. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 43-53. Highs
56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 44-54. Highs
53-63. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 37-47. Highs 50-60.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 30-40. Highs 51-61.
$$
COZ292-080100-
North Fork Forecast Area-
256 AM MDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet
57-67 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.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1200, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Good after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
Max humidity........49-59% near 6000 feet
57-72% 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.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....71-81 F near 6000 feet
60-70 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........14-24%.
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.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 9000 ft AGL until
1700, then 5000 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...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 45-55. Highs 72-82. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows
49-59. Highs 64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms near
6000 feet and showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 49-59. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 43-53. Highs 58-68.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36-46. Highs 60-70.
$$
COZ293-080100-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
256 AM MDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....61-71 F.
Min humidity........14-24%.
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.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....35-45 F.
Max humidity........59-74%.
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.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....63-73 F.
Min humidity........18-28%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15 to
20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 35-45. Highs 63-73. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 40-50. Highs 57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows
41-51. Highs 54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 37-47. Highs 51-61.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 28-38. Highs 52-62.
$$
COZ207-080100-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
256 AM MDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....69-79 F.
Min humidity........12-17%.
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 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....43-53 F.
Max humidity........75-90%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 3 to 6 mph becoming east
10 to 15 mph after midnight. Localized gusts up
to 30 mph.
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.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%). Isolated showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....70-80 F.
Min humidity........20-30%.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 47-57. Highs 71-81. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows
49-59. Highs 64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 48-58. Highs
60-70. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 42-52. Highs 59-69.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36-46. Highs 60-70.
$$
COZ294-080100-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
256 AM MDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 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 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....39-49 F.
Max humidity........79-94%.
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.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Isolated showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F.
Min humidity........26-36%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 40-50. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 42-52. Highs
54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 42-52. Highs
50-60. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 36-46. Highs 49-59.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 30-40. Highs 50-60.
$$
COZ295-080100-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
256 AM MDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Isolated showers after
1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....61-71 F.
Min humidity........19-29%.
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.......9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10
to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers until 2400.
Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....37-47 F.
Max humidity........88-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F.
Min humidity........41-51%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 39-49. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 42-52. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows
42-52. Highs 53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 52-62.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 31-41. Highs 52-62.
$$
UTZ485-080100-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
256 AM MDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....51-61 F near 7000 feet
43-53 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......8 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........26-36% near 7000 feet
36-46% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......15% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then south.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200, then 550.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F near 7000 feet
25-35 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........57-67% near 7000 feet
61-76% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......37% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....59-69 F near 7000 feet
49-59 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........20-30% near 7000 feet
26-36% near 10000 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.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 700 until 1200,
then 1000 until 1700, then 600.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 10000 feet. Lows
39-49. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 43-53. Highs 54-64. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows
43-53. Highs 52-62. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 31-41. Highs 43-53.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 46-56.
$$
UTZ486-080100-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
256 AM MDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 5000 feet
45-55 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 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.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......600.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........50-60%.
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.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....61-71 F near 5000 feet
51-61 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........19-29%.
24 hr trend......3% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 550 until 1200,
then 1050 until 1700, then 650.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 66-76. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 47-57. Highs 57-67. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms near
6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 48-58. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 36-46. Highs 48-58.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 49-59.
$$
UTZ487-080100-
Book Cliffs-
256 AM MDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....59-69 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........21-31%.
24 hr trend......7% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......550.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....39-49 F.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........48-58%.
24 hr trend......30% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 2400, then south.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....65-75 F near 5000 feet
58-68 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......9 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........13-23% near 5000 feet
19-29% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......8% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 950 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 43-53. Highs 69-79. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Cooler. Showers and isolated thunderstorms near
6000 feet and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet
. Lows 47-57. Highs 59-69. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet and
showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 47-57.
Highs 58-68. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 37-47. Highs 51-61.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 53-63.
$$
UTZ490-080100-
Colorado River Basin-
256 AM MDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....68-78 F near 5000 feet
58-68 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........15-25%.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the morning.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then south.
Clearing Index......600.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....44-54 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........43-53%.
24 hr trend......9% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....74-84 F near 5000 feet
63-73 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........11-21%.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
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 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 500 until 1200,
then 750 until 1300, then 1050 until 1700, then
800.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 50-60. Highs 73-83. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Cooler. Showers and isolated thunderstorms near
5000 feet and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 7000 feet
. Lows 53-63. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms near
5000 feet and showers and isolated thunderstorms near 7000 feet.
Lows 52-62. Highs 63-73. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 44-54. Highs 58-68.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 59-69.
$$
UTZ491-080100-
Southeast Utah-
256 AM MDT Tue Oct 7 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....69-79 F near 5000 feet
57-67 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........12-22%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1300, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then south.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1400, then 650.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....43-53 F.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........60-75%.
24 hr trend......21% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%). Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200,
then mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....75-85 F near 5000 feet
60-70 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........14-24% near 5000 feet
20-30% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then south.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1000 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 51-61. Highs 71-81. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms near
5000 feet and showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 53-63. Highs 64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms near
5000 feet and showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 51-61. Highs 63-73. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 45-55. Highs 60-70.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 39-49. Highs 62-72.
$$