Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
834
FNUS55 KGJT 170925
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
325 AM MDT Sat May 17 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR UTAH FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 490 AND 491...
.DISCUSSION...Dry and breezy conditions are expected this afternoon
across southeast Utah and southwest Colorado, resulting in elevated to
critical fire weather conditions. Stronger southwesterly winds with
gusts up to 40 mph are expected tomorrow, but enough moisture will be
in place to keep humidities above critical thresholds. Cooler and wetter
conditions are expected early next week, before a return to warm and dry
weather Wednesday onward.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-180130-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
325 AM MDT Sat May 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%) until
1200, then mostly cloudy (60-70%), isolated
showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
near 8000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%),
isolated showers until 1200, then scattered
showers and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 6000 feet
54-64 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........13-23% near 6000 feet
20-30% 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.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 1200, then 13500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%),
isolated thunderstorms until 2400. Isolated
showers. Near 8000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%)
until 2400, then mostly cloudy (60-70%),
isolated showers and thunderstorms until
2400, scattered showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....39-49 F near 6000 feet
33-43 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........56-71%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to south 25
to 35 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200. Numerous
showers and scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 F near 6000 feet
45-55 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........33-43% near 6000 feet
46-56% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 30-40. Highs 53-63. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 31-41. Highs 62-72. West winds 10 to 20 mph with
gusts to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 34-44. Highs 69-79. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 76-86.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 77-87.
$$
COZ201-180130-
Routt Forecast Area-
325 AM MDT Sat May 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers until
1200, scattered showers and thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....30 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F.
Min humidity........24-34%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph becoming southwest 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900. 10500 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....32-42 F.
Max humidity........48-58%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph decreasing to 20
mph after midnight.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until 1200,
then showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F.
Min humidity........28-38%.
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.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 30 mph becoming southwest 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0800, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows
25-35. Highs 40-50. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 27-37. Highs 48-58. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 28-38. Highs 56-66. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 63-73.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 65-75.
$$
COZ202-180130-
White River Forecast Area-
325 AM MDT Sat May 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet, isolated
showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Near 8000
feet, isolated showers until 1200, scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 6000 feet
53-63 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........11-16%.
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.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000. 13500 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....38-48 F.
Max humidity........55-65%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph increasing to south 30
to 40 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200. Numerous
showers and scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F near 6000 feet
45-55 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........31-41% near 6000 feet
37-47% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0800, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 31-41. Highs 53-63. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
30-40. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows 34-44.
Highs 69-79. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 76-86.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 77-87.
$$
COZ203-180130-
Lower Colorado River-
325 AM MDT Sat May 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet
57-67 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........10-15%.
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 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900. 14500 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....43-53 F near 6000 feet
37-47 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........38-48%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph
in the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3
to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......12500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F near 6000 feet
47-57 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........25-35%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 30 mph becoming southwest 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0800, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 34-44. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
33-43. Highs 63-73. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 71-81. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 77-87.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 79-89.
$$
COZ205-180130-
Colorado River Headwaters-
325 AM MDT Sat May 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F.
Min humidity........14-24%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900. 13000 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
Max humidity........42-52%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph decreasing to 20
mph after midnight.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until 1200,
then numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 F.
Min humidity........22-32%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0800, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 27-37. Highs 44-54. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 26-36. Highs 51-61. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 60-70. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 65-75.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 68-78.
$$
COZ290-180130-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
325 AM MDT Sat May 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) near 6000 feet and
partly cloudy (50-60%) near 8000 feet.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....66-76 F near 6000 feet
56-66 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........7-12%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900. 14500 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20
to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....37-47 F near 6000 feet
32-42 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........42-52% near 6000 feet
51-61% near 8000 feet.
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.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......13000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 1200, then numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet, isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Numerous showers.
Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F near 6000 feet
44-54 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........22-32% near 6000 feet
28-38% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 40
mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 0900, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 33-43. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 64-74. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 73-83. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 79-89.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 80-90.
$$
COZ291-180130-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
325 AM MDT Sat May 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F.
Min humidity........11-16%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 14500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then southwest
20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then excellent.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....32-42 F.
Max humidity........43-53%.
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.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph increasing to south 30
to 40 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F.
Min humidity........30-40%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 40
mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 0800, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 25-35. Highs 43-53. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 54-64. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 62-72. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 67-77.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 69-79.
$$
COZ292-180130-
North Fork Forecast Area-
325 AM MDT Sat May 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) near 6000 feet and
partly cloudy (50-60%) near 8000 feet.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet
59-69 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........8-13%.
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 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900. 15000 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20
to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....40-50 F near 6000 feet
34-44 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........32-42%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph
in the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3
to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......12500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200. Numerous
showers and scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F near 6000 feet
50-60 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........22-32%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 40
mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 30 mph becoming southwest 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0800, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 34-44. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
32-42. Highs 63-73. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 72-82. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 79-89.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 80-90.
$$
COZ293-180130-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
325 AM MDT Sat May 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....59-69 F.
Min humidity........11-21%.
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.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900. 14000 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20
to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....35-45 F.
Max humidity........44-54%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 35 mph decreasing to 20
mph after midnight.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until 1200,
then numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F.
Min humidity........22-32%.
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.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 26-36. Highs 46-56. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
24-34. Highs 54-64. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 62-72. West winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 67-77.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 69-79.
$$
COZ207-180130-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
325 AM MDT Sat May 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....65-75 F.
Min humidity........8-13%.
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 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900. 14000 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20
to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
Max humidity........43-53%.
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 30 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to south 25
to 35 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......13000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F.
Min humidity........25-35%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0800, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 0900, then very good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 31-41. Highs 54-64. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Warmer, clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 65-75. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 73-83. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 79-89.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 80-90.
$$
COZ294-180130-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
325 AM MDT Sat May 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 F.
Min humidity........12-17%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 12500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then southwest
20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
Max humidity........53-63%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph increasing to south 30
to 40 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 1200. Numerous showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 F.
Min humidity........30-40%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 45
mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 25-35. Highs 43-53. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Warmer, clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 54-64. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 62-72. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 67-77.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 68-78.
$$
COZ295-180130-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
325 AM MDT Sat May 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....61-71 F.
Min humidity........11-16%.
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 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 13500 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.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F.
Max humidity........44-54%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 1200. Scattered showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....49-59 F.
Min humidity........31-41%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0800, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then 20 to
30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 25-35. Highs 47-57. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Lows 23-33. Highs 58-68. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 64-74. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 68-78.
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 70-80.
$$
UTZ485-180130-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
325 AM MDT Sat May 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
1200, then mostly cloudy (60-70%), scattered
showers. Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
near 10000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%),
scattered snow showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200, then scattered
showers and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 7000 feet
47-57 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........28-38%.
24 hr trend......6% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
south 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 7000 feet,
isolated showers until 2400, scattered showers
after 2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Near 10000
feet, scattered showers until 2400, numerous
snow showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....34-44 F near 7000 feet
25-35 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........67-82% near 7000 feet
76-91% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......13% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................30 percent.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 1200. Near 7000 feet, showers. Near 10000
feet, snow showers. Scattered thunderstorms
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F near 7000 feet
36-46 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......10 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........48-58% near 7000 feet
56-66% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......21% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800, then 1050.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and scattered snow showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 27-37. Highs 46-56.
Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 55-65. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 62-72. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 68-78.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 69-79.
$$
UTZ486-180130-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
325 AM MDT Sat May 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
after 1200. Isolated showers until 1200. Near
8000 feet, scattered showers and thunderstorms
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 5000 feet
52-62 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........15-25% near 5000 feet
22-32% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1200, then 12500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers until
2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered showers
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....39-49 F near 5000 feet
33-43 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........59-74% near 5000 feet
66-81% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 5000 feet,
isolated thunderstorms until 1200. Numerous
showers. Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
near 8000 feet, numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200, then showers and
scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....51-61 F near 5000 feet
40-50 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......11 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........40-50% near 5000 feet
54-64% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......24% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800, then 1050.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 32-42. Highs 53-63. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 61-71. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 68-78. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 74-84.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 76-86.
$$
UTZ487-180130-
Book Cliffs-
325 AM MDT Sat May 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Near 5000 feet, isolated
showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 5000 feet
57-67 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........10-15%.
24 hr trend......5% drier.
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.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900. 13500 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers until
2400. Near 5000 feet, isolated thunderstorms.
Scattered showers after 2400. Near 8000 feet,
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....40-50 F near 5000 feet
34-44 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........53-63% near 5000 feet
60-75% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......12500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph until 2400, then 5 to 10
mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 1200. Numerous showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F near 5000 feet
43-53 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......13 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........30-40% near 5000 feet
41-51% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......24% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800, then 1050.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 31-41. Highs 55-65. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 64-74. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 71-81. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 77-87.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 79-89.
$$
UTZ490-180130-
Colorado River Basin-
325 AM MDT Sat May 17 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....74-84 F near 5000 feet
62-72 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........7-12%.
24 hr trend......3% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000. 14500 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
2400, then mostly cloudy (70-80%), scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
near 7000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%),
scattered showers after 2400. Isolated showers
until 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....46-56 F near 5000 feet
41-51 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........40-50% near 5000 feet
47-57% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......5% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35
mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......13500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 1200. Numerous showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....60-70 F near 5000 feet
49-59 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......14 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........25-35% near 5000 feet
32-42% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......21% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......600 until 0800, then 1050.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
7000 feet. Lows 37-47. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 68-78. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 76-86. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 48-58. Highs 82-92.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 51-61. Highs 84-94.
$$
UTZ491-180130-
Southeast Utah-
325 AM MDT Sat May 17 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Near
8000 feet, mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200,
then partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....73-83 F near 5000 feet
56-66 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........7-12%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
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 0900. 15000 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20
to 25 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
after 2400. Near 8000 feet, scattered showers
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....46-56 F near 5000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........41-51% near 5000 feet
55-65% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......10% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......14000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 1200. Near 5000 feet, scattered showers.
near 8000 feet, numerous showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....62-72 F near 5000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......12 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........21-31% near 5000 feet
32-42% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......15% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 0800, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......500 until 0700, then 1050.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 38-48. Highs 58-68. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 68-78. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 76-86. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 82-92.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 51-61. Highs 84-94.
$$