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Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
310 AM MDT Thu Apr 3 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...

COZ200-032200-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Thu Apr 3 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
                    cloudy (60-70%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....39-49 F near 6000 feet
                    28-38 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........24-34% near 6000 feet
                    30-40% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....East 10 to 15 mph shifting to the west 5 to 10
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 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%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....19-29 F.
Max humidity........72-87%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 1900. 2000 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 8000 feet, patchy
                    blowing snow. Scattered snow showers after
                    1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....36-46 F near 6000 feet
                    28-38 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........31-41% near 6000 feet
                    41-51% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    northeast 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph in
                    the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 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...
.SATURDAY...Breezy. Mostly clear. Patchy blowing snow near
8000 feet. Lows 17-27. Highs 42-52. North winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts to  40 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet. Lows
19-29. Highs 52-62. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 58-68. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 31-41. Highs 59-69.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
31-41. Highs 63-73.

$$

COZ201-032200-
Routt Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Thu Apr 3 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered snow showers
                    until 1200, then numerous snow showers and
                    isolated thunderstorms.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....29-39 F.
Min humidity........37-47%.
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....South 15 to 20 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then
                    southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1500, then
                    poor.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 2400, then partly
                    cloudy (50-60%). Scattered snow showers until
                    2400.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....13-23 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.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
                    cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers until
                    1200, then numerous snow showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms. Patchy blowing snow after 1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....31-41 F.
Min humidity........45-55%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....East 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy blowing snow. Scattered snow
showers. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 32-42. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy blowing snow. Lows 12-22. Highs
38-48. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 18-28. Highs 46-56. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 26-36. Highs 47-57.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 26-36. Highs
49-59.

$$

COZ202-032200-
White River Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Thu Apr 3 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet,
                    scattered snow showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms after 1200. Near 8000 feet,
                    scattered snow showers until 1200, then
                    numerous snow showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....37-47 F near 6000 feet
                    26-36 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........29-39% near 6000 feet
                    44-54% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 10 to 15 mph shifting to the
                    southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
                    cloudy (40-50%). Near 8000 feet, scattered snow
                    showers and isolated thunderstorms until 2400.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....18-28 F.
Max humidity........78-93% near 6000 feet
                    70-85% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%),
                    scattered snow showers after 1200. Near 8000
                    feet, partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then
                    mostly cloudy (60-70%), patchy blowing snow,
                    scattered snow showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....39-49 F near 6000 feet
                    30-40 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........32-42% near 6000 feet
                    44-54% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    northeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
                    the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet.
Lows 17-27. Highs 42-52. North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet. Lows
19-29. Highs 51-61. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 58-68. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 32-42.
Highs 60-70.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 63-73.

$$

COZ203-032200-
Lower Colorado River-
310 AM MDT Thu Apr 3 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers.
                    Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....38-48 F near 6000 feet
                    30-40 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........34-44%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
                    southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
                    cloudy (40-50%). Isolated thunderstorms and
                    snow showers until 2400.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Min temperature.....22-32 F near 6000 feet
                    17-27 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........65-80%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers and
                    isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F near 6000 feet
                    35-45 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........29-39%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....East 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 23-33. Highs
45-55. North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 22-32. Highs 52-62. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 58-68. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 34-44. Highs
61-71.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 64-74.

$$

COZ205-032200-
Colorado River Headwaters-
310 AM MDT Thu Apr 3 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers
                    until 1200, then numerous snow showers and
                    isolated thunderstorms.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....32-42 F.
Min humidity........39-49%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 25 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
                    southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 2400, then partly
                    cloudy (40-50%). Scattered snow showers and
                    isolated thunderstorms until 2400.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Min temperature.....13-23 F.
Max humidity........71-86%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
                    cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers and
                    isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....35-45 F.
Min humidity........40-50%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 13-23.
Highs 35-45. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 13-23. Highs 40-50. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 19-29. Highs 47-57. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 25-35. Highs
49-59.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 52-62.

$$

COZ290-032200-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Thu Apr 3 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet,
                    scattered snow showers. Near 8000 feet,
                    numerous snow showers. Isolated thunderstorms
                    after 1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....37-47 F near 6000 feet
                    28-38 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........34-44% near 6000 feet
                    42-52% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
                    to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated thunderstorms
                    and snow showers until 2400.
Chance of thunder...10 percent.
Min temperature.....19-29 F near 6000 feet
                    13-23 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........64-79% near 6000 feet
                    72-87% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
                    cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet, scattered
                    showers after 1200. Near 8000 feet, scattered
                    snow showers and isolated thunderstorms after
                    1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F near 6000 feet
                    31-41 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........24-34% 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.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and isolated showers and thunderstorms near 6000 feet
and scattered snow showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 24-34. Highs 47-57. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 22-32. Highs 53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 60-70. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 34-44. Highs 64-74.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 67-77.

$$

COZ291-032200-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Thu Apr 3 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers.
                    Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....24-34 F.
Min humidity........39-49%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered snow showers
                    until 2400.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....9-19 F.
Max humidity........69-84%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15
                    mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
                    cloudy (70-80%). Isolated snow showers until
                    1200, then numerous snow showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....32-42 F.
Min humidity........36-46%.
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....South 5 to 10 mph shifting to the east in the
                    afternoon.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
                    poor.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 17-27. Highs 35-45. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 13-23. Highs 42-52. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 19-29. Highs 49-59. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 26-36. Highs 52-62.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 55-65.

$$

COZ292-032200-
North Fork Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Thu Apr 3 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
                    scattered snow showers. Isolated thunderstorms
                    after 1200. Near 8000 feet, scattered snow
                    showers until 1200, then numerous snow showers
                    and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F near 6000 feet
                    30-40 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........29-39% near 6000 feet
                    40-50% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph increasing to southwest 15
                    to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
                    southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet,
                    isolated showers and thunderstorms until 2400.
                    near 8000 feet, scattered snow showers and
                    isolated thunderstorms until 2400.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Min temperature.....19-29 F near 6000 feet
                    13-23 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........66-81%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
                    southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
                    cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet, scattered
                    showers and isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
                    near 8000 feet, numerous snow showers and
                    isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....46-56 F near 6000 feet
                    35-45 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........23-33% near 6000 feet
                    33-43% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southeast in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Good after 1500.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered snow showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 25-35. Highs 47-57.
Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 20-30. Highs 53-63. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 32-42. Highs 63-73.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 66-76.

$$

COZ293-032200-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Thu Apr 3 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers
                    until 1200, then numerous snow showers and
                    isolated thunderstorms.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....29-39 F.
Min humidity........37-47%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph shifting to the southwest 10
                    to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1000, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then
                    southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
                    cloudy (50-60%). Scattered snow showers until
                    2400.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....14-24 F.
Max humidity........76-91%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15
                    mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
                    cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers and
                    isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....34-44 F.
Min humidity........34-44%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 15-25. Highs 36-46. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 12-22. Highs 40-50. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 16-26. Highs 47-57. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 22-32. Highs
50-60.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 53-63.

$$

COZ207-032200-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Thu Apr 3 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Numerous snow showers.
                    Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....39-49 F.
Min humidity........35-45%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph increasing to southwest 20
                    to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated thunderstorms
                    until 2400.
Chance of thunder...10 percent.
Min temperature.....20-30 F.
Max humidity........72-87%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900. 1500 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
                    cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F.
Min humidity........26-36%.
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....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1500.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 23-33. Highs 47-57. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 19-29. Highs 53-63. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 23-33. Highs 59-69. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 65-75.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 68-78.

$$

COZ294-032200-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Thu Apr 3 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers.
                    Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....26-36 F.
Min humidity........47-57%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Scattered snow showers
                    until 2400.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....12-22 F.
Max humidity........73-88%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
                    cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers and
                    isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....33-43 F.
Min humidity........35-45%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 5 to 10 mph shifting to the east in the
                    afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1000, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
                    poor.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 18-28. Highs 36-46. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 14-24. Highs 42-52. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 20-30. Highs 48-58. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 53-63.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 57-67.

$$

COZ295-032200-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Thu Apr 3 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Numerous snow showers.
                    Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....31-41 F.
Min humidity........39-49%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......7000 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.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....15-25 F.
Max humidity........68-83%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15
                    mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Numerous snow showers
                    and isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....38-48 F.
Min humidity........31-41%.
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....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0800, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous snow showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 18-28. Highs 35-45. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 14-24. Highs 42-52. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 18-28. Highs 48-58. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
23-33. Highs 53-63.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 57-67.

$$

UTZ485-032200-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
310 AM MDT Thu Apr 3 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Near
                    10000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%), scattered
                    snow showers after 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....34-44 F near 7000 feet
                    24-34 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......8 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........29-39%.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 950.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Near
                    10000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400,
                    then partly cloudy (50-60%), isolated snow
                    showers until 2400.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....18-28 F near 7000 feet
                    6-16 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........61-76% near 7000 feet
                    70-85% near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......15% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......950 until 1900, then less than 500.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Near
                    10000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200,
                    then mostly cloudy (60-70%), isolated snow
                    showers until 1200, patchy blowing snow.
                    Scattered snow showers after 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....33-43 F near 7000 feet
                    23-33 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........36-46% near 7000 feet
                    46-56% near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......5% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    northeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
                    the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1100.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy blowing snow near 10000 feet.
Lows 16-26. Highs 37-47. North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy blowing snow near 10000 feet.
Lows 22-32. Highs 46-56. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 52-62. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 30-40. Highs 52-62.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 56-66.

$$

UTZ486-032200-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
310 AM MDT Thu Apr 3 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
                    1200, then mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 8000
                    feet, partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....39-49 F near 6000 feet
                    28-38 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........23-33% near 6000 feet
                    29-39% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 1050.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....21-31 F.
   24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........59-74% near 6000 feet
                    66-81% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......4% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 1900. 2000 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1000 until 1900. Less than 500 after 2000.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered snow showers
                    after 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F near 6000 feet
                    27-37 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........27-37% near 6000 feet
                    39-49% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......5% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    northeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
                    the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to
                    25 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 1000.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 20-30. Highs 44-54. Northeast
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  40 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 23-33. Highs 52-62. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 57-67. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 34-44. Highs 59-69.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 62-72.

$$

UTZ487-032200-
Book Cliffs-
310 AM MDT Thu Apr 3 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet,
                    isolated snow showers until 1200, then
                    scattered snow showers. Near 8000 feet,
                    scattered snow showers. Isolated thunderstorms
                    after 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....35-45 F near 6000 feet
                    30-40 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........27-37% near 6000 feet
                    41-51% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................30 percent.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then north.
Clearing Index......650.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
                    cloudy (50-60%). Near 8000 feet, isolated snow
                    showers and thunderstorms until 2400.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....22-32 F near 6000 feet
                    16-26 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........66-81% near 6000 feet
                    75-90% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......9% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered snow showers
                    after 1200. Near 8000 feet, patchy blowing
                    snow after 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 F near 6000 feet
                    33-43 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........25-35% near 6000 feet
                    37-47% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    northeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
                    the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
                    mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet.
Lows 20-30. Highs 44-54. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 23-33. Highs 54-64. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 60-70. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 36-46. Highs 63-73.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 65-75.

$$

UTZ490-032200-
Colorado River Basin-
310 AM MDT Thu Apr 3 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet,
                    scattered showers. Near 7000 feet, scattered
                    snow showers. Isolated thunderstorms after
                    1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F near 5000 feet
                    34-44 F near 7000 feet.
   24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........33-43%.
   24 hr trend......21% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................50 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then south.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 750 until 1400,
                    then 1000 until 1700, then 600.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 5000 feet,
                    isolated showers and thunderstorms until 2400.
                    near 7000 feet, isolated thunderstorms and
                    snow showers until 2400.
Chance of thunder...10 percent.
Min temperature.....23-33 F.
   24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........73-88% near 5000 feet
                    61-76% near 7000 feet.
   24 hr trend......21% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 5000 feet,
                    isolated showers after 1200. Near 7000 feet,
                    scattered snow showers after 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 5000 feet
                    36-46 F near 7000 feet.
   24 hr trend......7 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........21-31% near 5000 feet
                    27-37% near 7000 feet.
   24 hr trend......12% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1300.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 51-61. North winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 57-67. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 63-73. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 37-47. Highs 68-78.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 70-80.

$$

UTZ491-032200-
Southeast Utah-
310 AM MDT Thu Apr 3 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 5000 feet,
                    numerous showers. Near 8000 feet, numerous
                    snow showers. Isolated thunderstorms after
                    1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 5000 feet
                    26-36 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........35-45% near 5000 feet
                    54-64% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......19% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................60 percent.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 1000.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 5000 feet,
                    isolated showers and thunderstorms until 2400.
                    near 8000 feet, isolated snow showers and
                    thunderstorms until 2400.
Chance of thunder...10 percent.
Min temperature.....26-36 F near 5000 feet
                    16-26 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........72-87%.
   24 hr trend......20% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%),
                    isolated showers until 1200, then scattered
                    showers. Near 8000 feet, partly cloudy
                    (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly cloudy
                    (60-70%), isolated snow showers until 1200,
                    then scattered snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F near 5000 feet
                    32-42 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........26-36% near 5000 feet
                    43-53% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......10% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200, then 1000.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers near 5000 feet. Lows
26-36. Highs 50-60. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 63-73. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 68-78.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 70-80.

$$