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 170852
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
252 AM MDT Fri Oct 17 2025
.DISCUSSION...
West through northwesterly flow will keep drier air in the
region, persisting through the weekend. Temperatures will slowly
increase as well. Even so, critical fire weather conditions are
not expected over the coming days. The next chance for
precipitation may be early next week.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-180100-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
252 AM MDT Fri Oct 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F near 6000 feet
37-47 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........36-46% 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 afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1200, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....27-37 F.
Max humidity........71-86% 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....Northwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (10-20%). Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200,
then mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F near 6000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........25-35% near 6000 feet
33-43% near 8000 feet.
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....Northwest 40 to 50 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 6000 ft AGL until
1700, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 58-68. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
32-42. Highs 54-64. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 57-67. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
32-42. Highs 56-66.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
29-39. Highs 55-65.
$$
COZ201-180100-
Routt Forecast Area-
252 AM MDT Fri Oct 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F.
Min humidity........42-52%.
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.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....24-34 F.
Max humidity........68-83%.
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....Northwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 F.
Min humidity........31-41%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 40 to 50 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 5500 ft AGL until
1700, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then good until 1200, then
very good until 1500, then good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Warmer, clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 52-62. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 31-41. Highs
45-55. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 51-61. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 30-40. Highs
47-57.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 27-37. Highs
46-56.
$$
COZ202-180100-
White River Forecast Area-
252 AM MDT Fri Oct 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F near 6000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........34-44% near 6000 feet
41-51% 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....Northwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1200, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Fair after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....26-36 F.
Max humidity........72-87% near 6000 feet
59-74% 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....Northwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 6000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........26-36%.
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....Northwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 5500 ft AGL until
1700, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 59-69. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 55-65. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 58-68. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 32-42. Highs
56-66.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 30-40. Highs
54-64.
$$
COZ203-180100-
Lower Colorado River-
252 AM MDT Fri Oct 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 6000 feet
41-51 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........31-41%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1200, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....31-41 F near 6000 feet
25-35 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........57-72%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 6000 feet
45-55 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........26-36%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1200, then 6000 ft AGL until
1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 59-69. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 60-70. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 38-48. Highs
58-68.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 35-45. Highs
56-66.
$$
COZ205-180100-
Colorado River Headwaters-
252 AM MDT Fri Oct 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....45-55 F.
Min humidity........30-40%.
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.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....24-34 F.
Max humidity........67-82%.
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....Northwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....46-56 F.
Min humidity........23-33%.
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....Northwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1200, then
very good until 1500, then good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 50-60. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 54-64. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 30-40. Highs
50-60.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 27-37. Highs
49-59.
$$
COZ290-180100-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
252 AM MDT Fri Oct 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 6000 feet
43-53 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........26-36%.
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.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....26-36 F.
Max humidity........54-64% near 6000 feet
59-74% 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....Northwest 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 F near 6000 feet
47-57 F near 8000 feet.
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....Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1700, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 63-73. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 63-73. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 38-48. Highs
59-69.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 58-68.
$$
COZ291-180100-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
252 AM MDT Fri Oct 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F.
Min humidity........24-34%.
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.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....25-35 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....Northwest 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F.
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....Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 58-68. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 55-65. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 57-67. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 33-43. Highs
52-62.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 29-39. Highs 49-59.
$$
COZ292-180100-
North Fork Forecast Area-
252 AM MDT Fri Oct 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F near 6000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........27-37%.
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.......6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....27-37 F near 6000 feet
25-35 F near 8000 feet.
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....Northwest 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 F near 6000 feet
43-53 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........24-34%.
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....Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1700, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 64-74. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 38-48. Highs 60-70.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 57-67.
$$
COZ293-180100-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
252 AM MDT Fri Oct 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F.
Min humidity........24-34%.
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 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....24-34 F.
Max humidity........67-82%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F.
Min humidity........23-33%.
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....Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 5500 ft AGL until
1700, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 54-64. West winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 57-67. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 29-39. Highs
52-62.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 27-37. Highs 50-60.
$$
COZ207-180100-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
252 AM MDT Fri Oct 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F.
Min humidity........24-34%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1200, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Fair after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
Max humidity........60-75%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 2400, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F.
Min humidity........21-31%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1700, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 63-73. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 63-73. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 64-74. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 36-46. Highs
61-71.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 32-42. Highs 58-68.
$$
COZ294-180100-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
252 AM MDT Fri Oct 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F.
Min humidity........25-35%.
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....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....26-36 F.
Max humidity........60-75%.
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....Northwest 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F.
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....Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 55-65. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 56-66. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 32-42. Highs
51-61.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 28-38. Highs 50-60.
$$
COZ295-180100-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
252 AM MDT Fri Oct 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F.
Min humidity........28-38%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph becoming northwest 10 to 15
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....24-34 F.
Max humidity........62-77%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 2400, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F.
Min humidity........26-36%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1700, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 58-68. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 57-67. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 31-41. Highs
53-63.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 28-38. Highs 51-61.
$$
UTZ485-180100-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
252 AM MDT Fri Oct 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 7000 feet
35-45 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........45-55% near 7000 feet
51-61% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......31% drier.
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 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 700.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....27-37 F near 7000 feet
20-30 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........62-77% near 7000 feet
71-86% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......20% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F near 7000 feet
39-49 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........31-41%.
24 hr trend......10% 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 until 1700, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 1000 until 1600,
then 600 until 1700, then less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 48-58. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 51-61. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 32-42. Highs 50-60.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 30-40. Highs 49-59.
$$
UTZ486-180100-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
252 AM MDT Fri Oct 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F near 5000 feet
33-43 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........42-52% near 5000 feet
52-62% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......8% 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 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 750 after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....28-38 F.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........61-76%.
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.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 2400, then north.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 5000 feet
37-47 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........31-41%.
24 hr trend......11% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 5000 ft AGL until
1700, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 1050 until 1600,
then 650 until 1700, then less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 53-63. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 54-64. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 35-45. Highs 54-64.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 33-43. Highs 53-63.
$$
UTZ487-180100-
Book Cliffs-
252 AM MDT Fri Oct 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F near 5000 feet
43-53 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........29-39% near 5000 feet
38-48% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3% 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.....West 5 mph.
Clearing Index......500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....32-42 F near 5000 feet
26-36 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........56-71%.
24 hr trend......22% 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 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 5000 feet
48-58 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........22-32% near 5000 feet
28-38% near 8000 feet.
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 until 1700, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 58-68. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 58-68. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers . Lows 35-45. Highs
56-66.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers . Lows 33-43. Highs
55-65.
$$
UTZ490-180100-
Colorado River Basin-
252 AM MDT Fri Oct 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 F near 5000 feet
44-54 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........29-39% near 5000 feet
37-47% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......5% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........53-63%.
24 hr trend......9% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F near 5000 feet
47-57 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........25-35%.
24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 61-71. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers . Lows 40-50. Highs
60-70.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers . Lows 38-48. Highs
57-67.
$$
UTZ491-180100-
Southeast Utah-
252 AM MDT Fri Oct 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 5000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........24-34% near 5000 feet
34-44% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2% 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 1100, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........51-61%.
24 hr trend......8% drier.
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.....West 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....60-70 F near 5000 feet
46-56 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........21-31%.
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.......4500 ft AGL until 1700, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 63-73. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 63-73. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 63-73. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 5000 feet and
scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 38-48. Highs 61-71.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 5000 feet and
isolated showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 37-47.
Highs 59-69.
$$