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 180911
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 18 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...
COZ200-182200-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%),
scattered snow showers until 1200, then
isolated snow showers. Near 8000 feet, mostly
cloudy (60-70%), areas of blowing snow until
1200, patchy blowing snow after 1200, scattered
snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....32-42 F near 6000 feet
24-34 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........48-58% near 6000 feet
57-72% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
north 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 40 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then north 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 8000 feet, patchy
blowing snow.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....15-25 F near 6000 feet
11-21 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........71-86%.
20-foot winds.......North winds 15 to 20 mph. Localized gusts up to
40 mph decreasing to 30 mph after midnight.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F near 6000 feet
30-40 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........25-35% 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.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Partly cloudy. Lows 21-31. Highs 53-63. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers near 6000 feet and
numerous showers near 8000 feet. Lows 28-38. Highs 60-70.
Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 30-40. Highs 60-70. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 31-41. Highs
66-76.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 67-77.
$$
COZ201-182200-
Routt Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers
until 1200, then snow showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....28-38 F.
Min humidity........47-57%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....13-23 F.
Max humidity........73-88%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
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.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated snow showers
until 1200, then scattered snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....34-44 F.
Min humidity........36-46%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 5 to 10 mph shifting to the west in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 41-51. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 24-34. Highs
48-58. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 25-35. Highs 49-59. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 27-37. Highs
54-64.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 30-40. Highs 55-65.
$$
COZ202-182200-
White River Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%),
isolated snow showers. Near 8000 feet, mostly
cloudy (60-70%), scattered snow showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 1200, patchy
blowing snow after 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....35-45 F near 6000 feet
27-37 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........42-52% near 6000 feet
50-60% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
north 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%). Near
8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%), patchy
blowing snow, scattered snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....15-25 F.
Max humidity........73-88%.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until
1200, then mostly sunny (10-20%). Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (50-60%), patchy blowing
snow until 1200, isolated snow showers until
1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F near 6000 feet
31-41 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........23-33% near 6000 feet
32-42% 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....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Lows 21-31. Highs 54-64. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 29-39. Highs
61-71. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows
31-41. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 32-42. Highs 66-76.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 36-46. Highs 67-77.
$$
COZ203-182200-
Lower Colorado River-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered snow showers
until 1200, then scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 F near 6000 feet
32-42 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........30-40%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers until
2400, then scattered snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....23-33 F near 6000 feet
18-28 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.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northwest
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered snow showers
until 1200, isolated showers after 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....45-55 F near 6000 feet
37-47 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.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 54-64. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 32-42. Highs
62-72. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 64-74. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 37-47. Highs
67-77.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 40-50. Highs 67-77.
$$
COZ205-182200-
Colorado River Headwaters-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 18 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.....36-46 F.
Min humidity........39-49%.
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 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers
until 2400, then scattered snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....16-26 F.
Max humidity........70-85%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered 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.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms. Lows 18-28.
Highs 43-53. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 23-33. Highs
50-60. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 27-37. Highs
52-62. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 28-38. Highs
56-66.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 31-41. Highs 57-67.
$$
COZ290-182200-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered snow showers until 1200, then
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
near 8000 feet, scattered snow showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F near 6000 feet
31-41 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........32-42% 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.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers until 2400, then scattered
snow showers. Near 8000 feet, numerous snow
showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....20-30 F near 6000 feet
16-26 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........67-82% near 6000 feet
83-98% near 8000 feet.
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....South 5 to 10 mph shifting to the east 5 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 2400, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Near 6000 feet, scattered
showers. Near 8000 feet, scattered snow
showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 6000 feet
32-42 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........22-32% near 6000 feet
38-48% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 25-35. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 62-72. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 65-75. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 68-78.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 40-50. Highs 67-77.
$$
COZ291-182200-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....28-38 F.
Min humidity........40-50%.
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....West 20 to 25 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....16-26 F.
Max humidity........79-94%.
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....South 10 to 15 mph becoming southeast 5 to 10
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers
until 1200, then scattered snow showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....31-41 F.
Min humidity........43-53%.
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....East 5 to 10 mph shifting to the north in the
afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms. Lows 16-26.
Highs 43-53. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 23-33. Highs 51-61. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 27-37. Highs
54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 29-39. Highs
56-66.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 32-42. Highs 56-66.
$$
COZ292-182200-
North Fork Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers. Near 8000 feet, scattered
snow showers. Isolated thunderstorms after
1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....45-55 F near 6000 feet
33-43 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........28-38% near 6000 feet
38-48% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers until 2400, then scattered
snow showers. Near 8000 feet, numerous snow
showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....20-30 F near 6000 feet
19-29 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........69-84% near 6000 feet
77-92% near 8000 feet.
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 10 to 15 mph becoming west 5 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (70-80%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%), scattered
showers. Near 8000 feet, mostly cloudy
(70-80%), scattered snow showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....46-56 F near 6000 feet
34-44 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........27-37% 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....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Good after 1500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 23-33.
Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
29-39. Highs 63-73. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
33-43. Highs 65-75. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 35-45. Highs
69-79.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 38-48. Highs 68-78.
$$
COZ293-182200-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....36-46 F.
Min humidity........34-44%.
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....Southwest 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 2400. Numerous snow showers.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Min temperature.....19-29 F.
Max humidity........75-90%.
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.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....34-44 F.
Min humidity........40-50%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northwest in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms. Lows 16-26.
Highs 43-53. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 20-30. Highs
50-60. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 24-34. Highs
53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers. Lows 26-36. Highs
56-66.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 29-39. Highs 56-66.
$$
COZ207-182200-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers until
1200, then scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F.
Min humidity........33-43%.
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....West 20 to 30 mph becoming southwest 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Min temperature.....25-35 F.
Max humidity........82-97%.
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....West 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southeast
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....45-55 F.
Min humidity........28-38%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 21-31. Highs 56-66. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 63-73. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 66-76. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 69-79.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 37-47. Highs 68-78.
$$
COZ294-182200-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers
until 1200, then scattered snow showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....31-41 F.
Min humidity........43-53%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers
and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Min temperature.....17-27 F.
Max humidity........83-98%.
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....South 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 1900. 1500 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered snow showers
and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....33-43 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....East 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northeast in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated thunderstorms. Lows 17-27. Highs
45-55. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 51-61. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 54-64. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 57-67.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 33-43. Highs
56-66.
$$
COZ295-182200-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers
until 1200, then snow showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chance of thunder...50 percent.
Max temperature.....38-48 F.
Min humidity........45-55%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers
and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Min temperature.....20-30 F.
Max humidity........86-100%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to south 20
to 30 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Snow showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....35-45 F.
Min humidity........53-63%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................90 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms. Lows 15-25.
Highs 45-55. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 20-30. Highs 51-61. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 55-65. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 28-38. Highs
57-67.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 31-41. Highs 56-66.
$$
UTZ485-182200-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 7000 feet,
scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow.
near 10000 feet, snow showers until
1200, numerous snow showers after 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....27-37 F near 7000 feet
20-30 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......18 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........49-59%.
24 hr trend......6% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......500 until 1000, then 950.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 10000 feet,
patchy blowing snow until 2400, isolated snow
showers until 2400. Near 7000 feet, patchy
blowing snow.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....13-23 F near 7000 feet
zero-10 above F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........67-82%.
24 hr trend......36% drier.
20-foot winds.......North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 40 mph
in the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3
to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......750 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until
1200, then mostly sunny (10-20%). Near 10000
feet, mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....34-44 F.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........32-42%.
24 hr trend......14% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......700.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 22-32. Highs 45-55. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers near 7000 feet and
scattered snow showers near 10000 feet. Lows 28-38. Highs 51-61.
West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 7000 feet. Lows
28-38. Highs 51-61. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers near 7000 feet.
Lows 31-41. Highs 56-66.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and isolated thunderstorms near
10000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 58-68.
$$
UTZ486-182200-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%),
scattered snow showers until 1200, isolated snow
showers after 1200. Near 8000 feet, mostly
cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly cloudy
(50-60%), scattered snow showers. Patchy
blowing snow.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....35-45 F near 6000 feet
21-31 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......17 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........37-47% near 6000 feet
56-66% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Localized gusts
up to 30 mph increasing to 40 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......500 until 1000, then 1050.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 8000 feet, patchy
blowing snow until 2400.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....16-26 F near 6000 feet
11-21 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........60-75% near 6000 feet
76-91% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......35% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40
mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......900 until 2000, then less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 F near 6000 feet
28-38 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......11 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........21-31% near 6000 feet
32-42% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......17% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......850.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 26-36. Highs 53-63. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers . Lows 32-42. Highs
59-69. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
32-42. Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 64-74.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 39-49. Highs 65-75.
$$
UTZ487-182200-
Book Cliffs-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200,
then mostly cloudy (60-70%), patchy blowing
snow after 1200. Scattered snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....39-49 F near 6000 feet
29-39 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......19 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........32-42% near 6000 feet
41-51% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......19% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then north.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1100.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 8000 feet, patchy
blowing snow, scattered snow showers until
2400, isolated snow showers after 2400.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....21-31 F near 6000 feet
14-24 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........62-77%.
24 hr trend......29% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening
becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by
sunset. Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 2100, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 15 to 20 mph until 2400, then north 5
to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2300.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%). Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200,
then mostly sunny (10-20%), patchy blowing snow
until 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F near 6000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........16-26%.
24 hr trend......16% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 850.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 56-66. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 62-72. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 64-74. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 36-46. Highs 67-77.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 40-50. Highs 67-77.
$$
UTZ490-182200-
Colorado River Basin-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%),
scattered showers. Near 7000 feet, partly
cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly cloudy
(60-70%), scattered snow showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F near 5000 feet
33-43 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......15 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........23-33% near 5000 feet
31-41% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......16% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................30 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered showers until 2400, then isolated
showers. Near 7000 feet, scattered snow
showers until 2400, isolated snow showers after
2400.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....24-34 F.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........50-60%.
24 hr trend......30% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening
becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by
sunset. Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......850 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2300.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%). Near 5000 feet, isolated
showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F near 5000 feet
39-49 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........11-21%.
24 hr trend......13% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1100.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 61-71. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 68-78. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 70-80. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 73-83.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 44-54. Highs 72-82.
$$
UTZ491-182200-
Southeast Utah-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered showers until 1200, then numerous
showers and isolated thunderstorms. Near 8000
feet, scattered snow showers until 1200, then
numerous snow showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....46-56 F near 5000 feet
30-40 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......18 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........29-39% near 5000 feet
41-51% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......23% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......500 until 1100, then 1050.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 5000 feet and
scattered snow showers near 8000 feet.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Min temperature.....29-39 F near 5000 feet
19-29 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........59-74%.
24 hr trend......20% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................30 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 2100, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1000 until 1900. Less than 500 after 2100.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered showers. Near 8000 feet, scattered
snow showers until 1200, then isolated snow
showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 5000 feet
34-44 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........16-26% near 5000 feet
25-35% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......15% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................30 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 61-71. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 67-77. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 69-79. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 72-82.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 43-53. Highs 71-81.
$$