Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
701
FNUS55 KGJT 180904
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
304 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024
.DISCUSSION...Expect cooler and wet conditions for much of the
region through this weekend as a strong fall storm impacts the
area. Expect snow in the higher mountain areas with accumulations
down to 8,000 feet. The San Juan and eastern Uinta Mountains will
be particularly hard hit. Expect drying next week while
temperatures recover to near normal Monday, with above normal
readings expected through Thursday.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-190115-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
304 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet, showers
until 1200. Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous
showers after 1200. Near 8000 feet, patchy
blowing snow until 1200, showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....49-59 F near 6000 feet
41-51 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........53-63% near 6000 feet
64-79% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................90 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%). Near
8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400,
then partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers
and isolated thunderstorms until 2400isolated
showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....28-38 F.
Max humidity........85-100%.
20-foot winds.......North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph becoming southeast 5 to 10
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) near 6000 feet and
mostly sunny (20-30%) near 8000 feet.
Max temperature.....49-59 F near 6000 feet
43-53 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........40-50% near 6000 feet
49-59% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....East 10 to 15 mph increasing to southeast 15 to
20 mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 30-40. Highs
55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 31-41. Highs 58-68. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 61-71. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 64-74.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 64-74.
$$
COZ201-190115-
Routt Forecast Area-
304 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Showers until 1200.
Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous showers after
1200.
Max temperature.....45-55 F.
Min humidity........42-52%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph becoming south 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 6000 ft AGL until
1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1200, then
good until 1500, then fair.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Isolated thunderstorms until
2400. Scattered showers.
Min temperature.....27-37 F.
Max humidity........81-96%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers until
1200scattered showers after 1200.
Max temperature.....47-57 F.
Min humidity........40-50%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1700, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 30-40. Highs 46-56. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 29-39. Highs 47-57. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 53-63. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 55-65.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 56-66.
$$
COZ202-190115-
White River Forecast Area-
304 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet, showers
until 1200. Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous
showers after 1200. Near 8000 feet, showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....48-58 F near 6000 feet
44-54 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........47-57%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph becoming south 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet, scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms until
2400isolated showers after 2400. Near 8000
feet, isolated thunderstorms until 2400.
Scattered showers.
Min temperature.....27-37 F.
Max humidity........85-100% near 6000 feet
78-93% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 40
mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%),
isolated showers after 1200. Near 8000 feet,
partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%), scattered showers after 1200.
Max temperature.....49-59 F near 6000 feet
45-55 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........39-49% near 6000 feet
47-57% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the morning.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....East 10 to 15 mph increasing to southeast 20 to
25 mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 31-41. Highs 53-63. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 30-40. Highs 57-67. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 61-71. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 63-73.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 64-74.
$$
COZ203-190115-
Lower Colorado River-
304 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....54-64 F near 6000 feet
45-55 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........39-49%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................90 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1200, then
good until 1500, then poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
Max humidity........75-90%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 6000 feet
47-57 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........38-48%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....East 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 36-46. Highs 53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 34-44. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 61-71. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 64-74.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 65-75.
$$
COZ205-190115-
Colorado River Headwaters-
304 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
1200. Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous showers
after 1200.
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.................60 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph becoming south 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....31-41 F.
Max humidity........79-94%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers until
1200scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....51-61 F.
Min humidity........32-42%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 29-39. Highs 48-58. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 28-38. Highs 47-57. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 54-64. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 56-66.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 58-68.
$$
COZ290-190115-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
304 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
numerous showers until 1200showers after 1200.
Isolated thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet,
scattered showers until 1200numerous showers
after 1200.
Max temperature.....51-61 F near 6000 feet
45-55 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........40-50%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph in the morning
becoming upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 30 to 40 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 3500 ft AGL until
1000, then 5000 ft AGL until 1700, then 3000 ft
AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then good until 1500, then
poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
isolated thunderstorms until 2400. Numerous
showers. Near 8000 feet, numerous showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....31-41 F near 6000 feet
29-39 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........79-94% near 6000 feet
87-100% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................50 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
near 8000 feet, scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200, then numerous showers
and scattered thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....48-58 F near 6000 feet
43-53 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........44-54%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms near
6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 36-46. Highs 52-62. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 33-43. Highs 57-67. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 63-73. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 66-76.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 67-77.
$$
COZ291-190115-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
304 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
1200. Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous showers
after 1200.
Max temperature.....43-53 F.
Min humidity........36-46%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 45 mph
in the morning becoming upslope/upvalley 4 to 8
mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 30 to 40 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good until 1500,
then good.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....28-38 F.
Max humidity........81-96%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................70 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....42-52 F.
Min humidity........43-53%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows
27-37. Highs 44-54. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 24-34. Highs 48-58. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 56-66. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 58-68.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 59-69.
$$
COZ292-190115-
North Fork Forecast Area-
304 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....52-62 F near 6000 feet
47-57 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........35-45%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good until 1500,
then fair.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet and
numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms
near 8000 feet.
Min temperature.....31-41 F.
Max humidity........83-98%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms after
1200. Near 8000 feet, scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....54-64 F near 6000 feet
47-57 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........42-52%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 20 to 25 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 52-62. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 32-42. Highs 56-66. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 62-72. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 65-75.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 66-76.
$$
COZ293-190115-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
304 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....46-56 F.
Min humidity........35-45%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................40 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph becoming south 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....32-42 F.
Max humidity........80-95%.
20-foot winds.......East winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....48-58 F.
Min humidity........38-48%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 27-37. Highs 47-57. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 26-36. Highs 48-58. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 55-65. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 57-67.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 58-68.
$$
COZ207-190115-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
304 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers until
1200. Scattered thunderstorms. Showers after
1200.
Max temperature.....49-59 F.
Min humidity........38-48%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
CWR.................90 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 3500 ft AGL until
1000, then 6000 ft AGL until 1600, then 3500 ft
AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good until 1500,
then fair.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Showers and scattered
thunderstorms until 2400, then numerous showers
and isolated thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....33-43 F.
Max humidity........87-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................90 percent.
LAL.................4 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....47-57 F.
Min humidity........45-55%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................70 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1200, then 5000 ft AGL until
1700, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows
33-43. Highs 51-61. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
29-39. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 61-71. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 65-75.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 66-76.
$$
COZ294-190115-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
304 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers until
1200. Scattered thunderstorms. Showers after
1200.
Max temperature.....41-51 F.
Min humidity........42-52%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph. Localized gusts up to
50 mph decreasing to 40 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................90 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 5000 ft AGL until
1600, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good until 1500,
then poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90%). Scattered thunderstorms
until 2400. Showers. Isolated thunderstorms
after 2400.
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
Max humidity........87-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................90 percent.
LAL.................4 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 1200. Numerous showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....39-49 F.
Min humidity........49-59%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................70 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows
26-36. Highs 41-51. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 24-34. Highs 48-58. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 54-64. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 57-67.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 58-68.
$$
COZ295-190115-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
304 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers until
1200. Scattered thunderstorms. Showers after
1200.
Max temperature.....44-54 F.
Min humidity........51-61%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................90 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph becoming south 30 to 40
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1200, then
very good until 1500, then good.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Scattered thunderstorms until
2400. Showers. Isolated thunderstorms after
2400.
Min temperature.....27-37 F.
Max humidity........89-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................90 percent.
LAL.................4 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....41-51 F.
Min humidity........56-71%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................80 percent.
LAL.................4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 28-38. Highs
42-52. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 22-32. Highs 47-57. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 55-65. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 57-67.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 58-68.
$$
UTZ485-190115-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
304 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90%). Near 10000 feet, areas
of blowing snow until 1200, snow showers and
isolated thunderstorms. Near 7000 feet, showers
and isolated thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....39-49 F near 7000 feet
28-38 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........69-84%.
24 hr trend......30% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................100 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......700 until 1500, then 750.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Near 10000 feet, scattered
snow showers and isolated thunderstorms until
2400. Near 7000 feet, scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 2400isolated
showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....28-38 F near 7000 feet
15-25 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........83-98% near 7000 feet
92-100% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......North winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening
becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by
sunset. Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....43-53 F near 7000 feet
35-45 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........57-67%.
24 hr trend......12% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the morning.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers . Lows 30-40. Highs
48-58. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 52-62. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 55-65. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 57-67.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 58-68.
$$
UTZ486-190115-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
304 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....47-57 F near 6000 feet
37-47 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........56-71% near 6000 feet
69-84% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......24% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................100 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......850.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%). Near
8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400,
then partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers
after 2400. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 2400.
Min temperature.....30-40 F.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........74-89%.
24 hr trend......21% drier.
20-foot winds.......North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....48-58 F near 6000 feet
41-51 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........45-55% near 6000 feet
52-62% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......17% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers . Lows 34-44. Highs
52-62. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 34-44. Highs 54-64. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 57-67. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 60-70.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 60-70.
$$
UTZ487-190115-
Book Cliffs-
304 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90%). Scattered thunderstorms
until 1200. Showers. Isolated thunderstorms
after 1200.
Max temperature.....45-55 F near 6000 feet
40-50 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......11 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........51-61% near 6000 feet
56-71% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......30% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................90 percent.
LAL.................4 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......700 until 1200, then 800.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
2400, then partly cloudy (40-50%), scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms until 2400,
then isolated showers. Near 8000 feet, mostly
cloudy (60-70%), numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 2400, then scattered
showers.
Min temperature.....31-41 F.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........80-95%.
24 hr trend......10% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening
becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by
sunset. Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Near
8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated
showers.
Max temperature.....47-57 F near 6000 feet
41-51 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........43-53% near 6000 feet
49-59% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the morning.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and scattered showers . Lows 33-43. Highs 53-63. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 33-43. Highs
57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 60-70. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 62-72.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 63-73.
$$
UTZ490-190115-
Colorado River Basin-
304 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Scattered thunderstorms until
1200. Showers. Isolated thunderstorms after
1200.
Max temperature.....51-61 F near 5000 feet
45-55 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......15 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........50-60%.
24 hr trend......36% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph
in the morning becoming upslope/upvalley 4 to 8
mph by 1100.
CWR.................90 percent.
LAL.................4 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then east.
Clearing Index......600.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 2400. Scattered showers.
Min temperature.....37-47 F.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........70-85%.
24 hr trend......8% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Near 5000 feet, scattered
showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
near 7000 feet, isolated showers.
Max temperature.....54-64 F near 5000 feet
46-56 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........40-50%.
24 hr trend......10% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 36-46. Highs
58-68. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 62-72. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 65-75.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 66-76.
$$
UTZ491-190115-
Southeast Utah-
304 AM MDT Fri Oct 18 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered thunderstorms until 1200. Showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 1200. Near 8000
feet, showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....52-62 F near 5000 feet
40-50 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......16 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........45-55% near 5000 feet
56-66% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......24% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
CWR.................90 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900, then 950 until 1700,
then 700.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 5000 feet, showers
until 2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous
showers after 2400. Near 8000 feet, isolated
thunderstorms until 2400. Numerous showers.
Min temperature.....37-47 F near 5000 feet
30-40 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......10 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........85-100%.
24 hr trend......39% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................80 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......650 until 2000, then less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
near 8000 feet, scattered showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....51-61 F near 5000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........43-53% near 5000 feet
52-62% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................40 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 500 until 1200,
then 850 until 1700, then 600.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 36-46. Highs 53-63. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows
33-43. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 60-70. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 63-73.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 65-75.
$$