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 120911
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
310 AM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025
.DISCUSSION...
This is an automatically generated forecast with no discussion.
The normal Fire Weather Forecast will resume in its entirety in
the spring.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-122200-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%). Near
8000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200,
then partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 6000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........18-28% near 6000 feet
25-35% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F near 6000 feet
22-32 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........68-83%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph increasing to 35 to 45
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
1200, then mostly cloudy (70-80%), scattered
showers after 1200. Near 8000 feet, mostly
cloudy (60-70%), scattered snow showers after
1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....46-56 F near 6000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........33-43% near 6000 feet
47-57% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph increasing to
southwest 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 50 mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then 25 to
35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Near 6000 feet, patchy blowing
snow, Showers. near 8000 feet, areas of blowing snow, Snow
showers, Snow showers. Lows 24-34. Highs 36-46. West winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 6000 feet
and patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet and scattered snow showers
near 8000 feet. Lows 18-28. Highs 35-45. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet and
isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 16-26. Highs 43-53.
Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet. Lows 26-36. Highs 52-62.
.TUESDAY...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Near 6000 feet, patchy blowing
snow, Scattered showers. near 8000 feet, areas of blowing snow,
Scattered snow showers, Scattered snow showers. Lows 24-34. Highs
39-49.
$$
COZ201-122200-
Routt Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F.
Min humidity........27-37%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....23-33 F.
Max humidity........65-80%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening
becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by
sunset. Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph increasing to 35 to 45
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Scattered snow showers after
1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F.
Min humidity........33-43%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 50
mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then 20 to
30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Colder. Areas of blowing snow. Snow showers. Lows
18-28. Highs 24-34. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
45 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy blowing snow. Scattered snow
showers. Lows 11-21. Highs 23-33. West winds 10 to 20 mph with
gusts to 35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy blowing snow. Isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 11-21. Highs 31-41. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy blowing snow. Lows 19-29. Highs
40-50.
.TUESDAY...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Patchy blowing snow. Snow
showers. Lows 20-30. Highs 29-39.
$$
COZ202-122200-
White River Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (10-20%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 8000
feet, mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 6000 feet
38-48 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........19-29% near 6000 feet
29-39% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 1000. 9000 ft AGL after 1100.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....28-38 F near 6000 feet
21-31 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........70-85%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet, isolated
showers until 1200, then scattered showers.
near 8000 feet, isolated snow showers until
1200, then scattered snow showers, patchy
blowing snow after 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....46-56 F near 6000 feet
38-48 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........34-44% near 6000 feet
44-54% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 45
mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then southwest
20 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Colder. Near 6000 feet, patchy blowing snow, Numerous
showers. near 8000 feet, areas of blowing snow, Snow showers,
Snow showers. Lows 23-33. Highs 35-45. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 6000 feet
and patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet and scattered snow showers
near 8000 feet. Lows 16-26. Highs 35-45. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet and
patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet and isolated thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 16-26. Highs 43-53. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet. Lows 25-35. Highs 51-61.
.TUESDAY...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers near
6000 feet and areas of blowing snow near 8000 feet and snow
showers near 8000 feet. Lows 25-35. Highs 39-49.
$$
COZ203-122200-
Lower Colorado River-
310 AM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....51-61 F near 6000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........21-31%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F.
Max humidity........61-76%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening
becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by
sunset. Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers until 1200,
then scattered showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....49-59 F near 6000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........30-40%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then southwest
20 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Colder. Patchy blowing snow. Showers. Lows 26-36. Highs
36-46. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 19-29.
Highs 35-45. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated thunderstorms. Lows 17-27. Highs
42-52. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 26-36. Highs 51-61.
.TUESDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 28-38.
Highs 41-51.
$$
COZ205-122200-
Colorado River Headwaters-
310 AM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F.
Min humidity........26-36%.
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.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....23-33 F.
Max humidity........65-80%.
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 30 to 40
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....45-55 F.
Min humidity........29-39%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 40 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 6000 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...
.FRIDAY...Colder. Patchy blowing snow. Snow showers. Lows 19-29.
Highs 26-36. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy blowing snow. Scattered snow
showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 13-23. Highs 24-34. West
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy blowing snow. Isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 33-43. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18-28. Highs 42-52.
.TUESDAY...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Patchy blowing snow. Isolated
showers. Lows 22-32. Highs 32-42.
$$
COZ290-122200-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....49-59 F near 6000 feet
40-50 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........22-32% near 6000 feet
30-40% 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 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....26-36 F near 6000 feet
23-33 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........66-81%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening
becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by
sunset. Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 35 to 45
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 1900. 1500 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet, isolated
showers until 1200, then scattered showers.
near 8000 feet, scattered snow showers until
1200, then numerous snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....46-56 F near 6000 feet
38-48 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........31-41%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then 25 to 35
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Colder. Near 6000 feet, patchy blowing snow, Showers.
near 8000 feet, patchy blowing snow, Snow showers, Snow showers.
Lows 24-34. Highs 37-47. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
40 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and patchy blowing snow near
8000 feet and numerous snow showers and isolated thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 18-28. Highs 37-47. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet. Lows
15-25. Highs 46-56. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 26-36. Highs 54-64.
.TUESDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet
and patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet and numerous snow showers
near 8000 feet. Lows 27-37. Highs 42-52.
$$
COZ291-122200-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....39-49 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....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....22-32 F.
Max humidity........64-79%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers until
1200, then numerous snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....38-48 F.
Min humidity........31-41%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then southwest
20 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Colder. Patchy blowing snow. Snow showers. Lows 16-26.
Highs 25-35. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy blowing snow. Scattered snow
showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 12-22. Highs 25-35.
Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Not as cool. Mostly clear. Patchy blowing snow. Lows
8 above-18. Highs 36-46. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 19-29. Highs 44-54.
.TUESDAY...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Patchy blowing snow. Snow
showers. Lows 22-32. Highs 32-42.
$$
COZ292-122200-
North Fork Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%) until
1200, then mostly sunny (20-30%). Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....51-61 F near 6000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........19-29% near 6000 feet
28-38% 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 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....28-38 F near 6000 feet
22-32 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........62-77%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet, scattered
showers after 1200. Near 8000 feet, scattered
snow showers after 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....51-61 F near 6000 feet
43-53 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........22-32% near 6000 feet
28-38% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 40 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20
to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Colder. Near 6000 feet, patchy blowing snow, Showers.
near 8000 feet, patchy blowing snow, Snow showers, Snow showers.
Lows 25-35. Highs 38-48. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
40 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and patchy blowing snow near
8000 feet and scattered snow showers and isolated thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 18-28. Highs 37-47. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet and
patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet and isolated thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 16-26. Highs 46-56. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 24-34. Highs 55-65.
.TUESDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers near
6000 feet and patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet and isolated
showers near 8000 feet. Lows 27-37. Highs 44-54.
$$
COZ293-122200-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....39-49 F.
Min humidity........31-41%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....23-33 F.
Max humidity........70-85%.
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....West 20 to 30 mph increasing to southwest 30 to
40 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered snow showers
after 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 F.
Min humidity........32-42%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Colder. Patchy blowing snow. Snow showers. Lows 16-26.
Highs 26-36. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy blowing snow. Scattered snow
showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 10 above-20. Highs
25-35. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy blowing snow. Isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 6 above-16. Highs 33-43. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 14-24. Highs 41-51.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy blowing snow. Isolated showers.
Lows 19-29. Highs 32-42.
$$
COZ207-122200-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....51-61 F.
Min humidity........25-35%.
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.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....27-37 F.
Max humidity........75-90%.
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....West 20 to 30 mph increasing to southwest 30 to
40 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers until 1200,
then scattered showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F.
Min humidity........30-40%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to 30
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Colder. Patchy blowing snow. Showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 20-30. Highs 38-48. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 45 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 16-26.
Highs 39-49. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 14-24. Highs 46-56. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 23-33. Highs 56-66.
.TUESDAY...Cooler. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 26-36.
Highs 45-55.
$$
COZ294-122200-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....35-45 F.
Min humidity........34-44%.
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....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....23-33 F.
Max humidity........73-88%.
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 30 to 40
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered snow showers
until 1200, then numerous snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....33-43 F.
Min humidity........43-53%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then 20 to 30
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Colder. Patchy blowing snow. Snow showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 15-25. Highs 27-37. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 45 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy blowing snow. Scattered snow
showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 11-21. Highs 27-37.
Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy blowing snow. Lows 8 above-18.
Highs 36-46. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 19-29. Highs 44-54.
.TUESDAY...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Patchy blowing snow. Numerous
snow showers. Lows 22-32. Highs 33-43.
$$
COZ295-122200-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers after
1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F.
Min humidity........33-43%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....21-31 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....West 20 to 25 mph increasing to southwest 30 to
40 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers and
isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance of thunder...20 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.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Colder. Patchy blowing snow. Snow showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 15-25. Highs 29-39. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 40 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy blowing snow. Numerous snow
showers. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 29-39. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy blowing snow. Isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 6 above-16. Highs 37-47. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 44-54.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 21-31.
Highs 36-46.
$$
UTZ485-122200-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
310 AM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....45-55 F near 7000 feet
36-46 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........23-33%.
24 hr trend......8% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
south 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%). Near
10000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400,
then mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....27-37 F near 7000 feet
15-25 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........69-84% near 7000 feet
77-92% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......24% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......1000 until 1900, then less than 500.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 7000 feet,
scattered snow showers until 1200, then
numerous showers. Near 10000 feet, patchy
blowing snow until 1200, then blowing snow,
numerous snow showers until 1200, then snow
showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....39-49 F near 7000 feet
32-42 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........47-57%.
24 hr trend......18% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then 25 to 35
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Near 7000 feet, patchy blowing snow,
Showers and isolated thunderstorms. near 10000 feet, blowing
snow, Snow showers, Snow showers. Lows 20-30. Highs 29-39. West
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy blowing snow near 7000 feet and
areas of blowing snow near 10000 feet and scattered snow showers
near 7000 feet and numerous snow showers near 10000 feet. Lows
15-25. Highs 28-38. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
40 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy blowing snow near 7000 feet and
patchy blowing snow near 10000 feet. Lows 14-24. Highs 38-48.
South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 7000 feet and
patchy blowing snow near 10000 feet. Lows 23-33. Highs 43-53.
.TUESDAY...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Near 7000 feet, patchy blowing
snow, Isolated showers. near 10000 feet, areas of blowing snow,
Numerous snow showers, Numerous snow showers. Lows 21-31. Highs
32-42.
$$
UTZ486-122200-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
310 AM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 6000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........19-29% near 6000 feet
26-36% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......7% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 15 to 20
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....29-39 F near 6000 feet
22-32 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........68-83% near 6000 feet
76-91% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......20% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening
becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by
sunset. Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900, then less than 500.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers. Near 8000 feet, patchy
blowing snow until 1200, scattered snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 6000 feet
33-43 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......9 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........43-53% near 6000 feet
53-63% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......25% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
CWR.................40 percent.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then 20 to 30
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1100.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Near 6000 feet, patchy blowing
snow, Showers and isolated thunderstorms. near 8000 feet,
patchy blowing snow, Snow showers, Snow showers. Lows 26-36.
Highs 35-45. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet.
Lows 19-29. Highs 35-45. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet. Lows
17-27. Highs 42-52. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
40 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet. Lows
26-36. Highs 49-59.
.TUESDAY...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Near 6000 feet, patchy blowing
snow, Scattered showers. near 8000 feet, areas of blowing snow,
Scattered snow showers, Scattered snow showers. Lows 25-35. Highs
38-48.
$$
UTZ487-122200-
Book Cliffs-
310 AM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%). Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200,
then mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....51-61 F near 6000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........18-28% near 6000 feet
29-39% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......8% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 1000. 8000 ft AGL after 1100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F near 6000 feet
23-33 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........65-80% near 6000 feet
76-91% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......28% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 1900. 1500 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900. Less than 500 after 2000.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
1200, then mostly cloudy (70-80%), scattered
showers until 1200, then numerous showers. Near
8000 feet, mostly cloudy (70-80%), patchy
blowing snow, scattered snow showers until
1200, numerous snow showers after 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....45-55 F near 6000 feet
35-45 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........36-46% near 6000 feet
53-63% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......16% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 20 to 25 mph until 1200, then 30 to 40
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 1000.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Near 6000 feet, patchy blowing snow,
Showers. near 8000 feet, patchy blowing snow, Snow showers,
Snow showers. Lows 24-34. Highs 37-47. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 50 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet.
Lows 18-28. Highs 37-47. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to 40 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet. Lows
18-28. Highs 45-55. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
40 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet. Lows 28-38. Highs 52-62.
.TUESDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Near 6000 feet, patchy blowing
snow, Scattered showers. near 8000 feet, patchy blowing snow,
Scattered snow showers, Scattered snow showers. Lows 26-36. Highs
41-51.
$$
UTZ490-122200-
Colorado River Basin-
310 AM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F near 5000 feet
45-55 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........19-29%.
24 hr trend......12% wetter.
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.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........61-76%.
24 hr trend......20% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900. Less than 500 after 2000.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered showers. Near 7000 feet, scattered
snow showers until 1200, then numerous showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 5000 feet
41-51 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........28-38% near 5000 feet
39-49% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......10% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then 20 to 30
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Cooler. Patchy blowing snow near 5000 feet and patchy
blowing snow near 7000 feet and showers . Lows 28-38. Highs
42-52. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 7000 feet
. Lows 22-32. Highs 42-52. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 20-30. Highs 49-59. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 29-39. Highs 58-68.
.TUESDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers near
5000 feet and isolated showers near 7000 feet. Lows 30-40. Highs
47-57.
$$
UTZ491-122200-
Southeast Utah-
310 AM MDT Wed Mar 12 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%) until
1200, then mostly sunny (20-30%). Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F near 5000 feet
41-51 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........23-33% near 5000 feet
31-41% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......16% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 1000. 8000 ft AGL after 1100.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........70-85%.
24 hr trend......14% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900. Less than 500 after 2000.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
1200, then mostly cloudy (70-80%), scattered
showers. Near 8000 feet, mostly cloudy
(70-80%), patchy blowing snow until 1200,
scattered snow showers until 1200, then snow
showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 5000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........27-37% near 5000 feet
47-57% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to
south 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 45 mph.
CWR.................40 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to 30
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Cooler. Near 5000 feet, patchy blowing snow, Showers.
near 8000 feet, patchy blowing snow, Snow showers, Snow showers.
Lows 25-35. Highs 42-52. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
40 mph.
.SATURDAY...Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy, Scattered snow
showers. near 8000 feet, mostly cloudy, Patchy blowing snow,
Lows 22-32. Highs 43-53. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to 35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet. Lows
20-30. Highs 51-61. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 28-38. Highs 60-70.
.TUESDAY...Cooler. Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy, Scattered
showers. near 8000 feet, mostly cloudy, Patchy blowing snow,
Numerous snow showers. Lows 30-40. Highs 48-58.
$$