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Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
345 AM MDT Fri Aug 1 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR COLORADO
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200 AND 202...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR
COLORADO FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200, 207 AND 290, AS WELL AS UTAH
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 487 AND 490...

.DISCUSSION... Critical fire weather conditions are expected
today in northwestern Colorado due to strong afternoon wind gusts
and low relative humidity values from dry southwesterly flow.
Critical fire weather conditions look be a bit more widespread on
Saturday while the jet remains overhead. As a result, Red Flag
Warnings have been issued for today, and Fire Weather Watches have
been issued for Saturday. Isolated to scattered showers and
thunderstorms are possible today and tomorrow, primarily over the
high terrain.

...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...

COZ200-020145-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
345 AM MDT Fri Aug 1 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS...

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
                    sunny (10-20%). Areas of smoke.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....82-92 F near 6000 feet
                    71-81 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........4-9%.
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.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900. 16500 ft AGL after
                    1100.
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.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Areas of smoke.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....54-64 F.
Max humidity........38-48% near 6000 feet
                    28-38% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......14500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until
                    1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 8000
                    feet, partly cloudy (30-40%). Areas of smoke
                    until 1200. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
                    after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....82-92 F near 6000 feet
                    70-80 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........7-12%.
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 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000. 14500 ft AGL after
                    1100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20
                    to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 47-57. Highs 84-94. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 48-58. Highs 88-98. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 51-61. Highs 87-97. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 53-63. Highs 88-98.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 53-63. Highs 88-98.

$$

COZ201-020145-
Routt Forecast Area-
345 AM MDT Fri Aug 1 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Areas of smoke.
                    Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....70-80 F.
Min humidity........15-25%.
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....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900. 14000 ft AGL after
                    1100.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Areas of smoke.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....49-59 F.
Max humidity........45-55%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
                    cloudy (60-70%). Areas of smoke until 1200.
                    Isolated showers and thunderstorms until 1200,
                    then scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Max temperature.....69-79 F.
Min humidity........18-28%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
                    Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph increasing to southwest 20 to
                    25 mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900. 11000 ft AGL after
                    1000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 20
                    to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
44-54. Highs 72-82. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 77-87. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 48-58. Highs 76-86. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 49-59. Highs 77-87.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 49-59. Highs 77-87.

$$

COZ202-020145-
White River Forecast Area-
345 AM MDT Fri Aug 1 2025

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 7 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS...

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
                    sunny (20-30%). Areas of smoke. Isolated
                    showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....82-92 F near 6000 feet
                    70-80 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........5-10% near 6000 feet
                    11-21% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
                    the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900. 15500 ft AGL after
                    1000.
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 (30-40%). Areas of smoke.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....53-63 F.
Max humidity........38-48%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......13500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
                    southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until
                    1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%), scattered
                    showers and isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
                    near 8000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%),
                    isolated showers until 1200. Isolated
                    thunderstorms. Scattered showers after 1200.
                    Areas of smoke until 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....82-92 F near 6000 feet
                    71-81 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........7-12%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
                    Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900. 14500 ft AGL after
                    1100.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
isolated showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 48-58.
Highs 84-94. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 50-60. Highs 88-98. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 52-62. Highs 87-97. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 54-64. Highs 88-98.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 54-64. Highs 89-99.

$$

COZ203-020145-
Lower Colorado River-
345 AM MDT Fri Aug 1 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Areas of smoke.
                    Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....82-92 F near 6000 feet
                    73-83 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........11-21%.
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....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000. 14500 ft AGL after
                    1200.
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.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Areas of smoke.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....58-68 F.
Max humidity........40-50%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......12500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
                    southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (30-40%). Areas of smoke until 1200.
                    Isolated showers and thunderstorms until 1200,
                    then scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....83-93 F near 6000 feet
                    74-84 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........9-14%.
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 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000. 14000 ft AGL after
                    1100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20
                    to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
55-65. Highs 86-96. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 56-66. Highs 89-99. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 57-67. Highs 87-97. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 59-69. Highs 88-98.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 59-69. Highs 88-98.

$$

COZ205-020145-
Colorado River Headwaters-
345 AM MDT Fri Aug 1 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Areas of smoke.
                    Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....74-84 F.
Min humidity........17-27%.
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 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900. 11500 ft AGL after
                    1100.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15
                    to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms until 2400. Areas of smoke.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....50-60 F.
Max humidity........52-62%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Areas of smoke until
                    1200. Isolated showers and thunderstorms until
                    1200, then scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Max temperature.....74-84 F.
Min humidity........17-27%.
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.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900. 11000 ft AGL after
                    1100.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 20
                    to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
44-54. Highs 75-85. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 79-89. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 77-87. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 48-58. Highs 78-88.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 48-58. Highs 78-88.

$$

COZ290-020145-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
345 AM MDT Fri Aug 1 2025

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS...

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 6000 feet,
                    isolated showers and thunderstorms. Areas of
                    smoke after 1200. Near 8000 feet, isolated
                    showers and thunderstorms until 1200, then
                    scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....80-90 F near 6000 feet
                    69-79 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........12-22% near 6000 feet
                    20-30% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900. 13500 ft AGL after
                    1200.
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.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Areas of smoke. Near
                    8000 feet, isolated thunderstorms until 2400.
                    Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....53-63 F near 6000 feet
                    51-61 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........38-48% near 6000 feet
                    51-61% 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....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......12500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
                    southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%), isolated
                    showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
                    near 8000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until
                    1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%), isolated
                    showers and thunderstorms. Areas of smoke until
                    1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....82-92 F near 6000 feet
                    71-81 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........7-12% near 6000 feet
                    11-21% 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 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900. 14500 ft AGL after
                    1100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20
                    to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 55-65. Highs 87-97. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 55-65. Highs 89-99. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 57-67. Highs 88-98. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 59-69. Highs 89-99.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 59-69. Highs 89-99.

$$

COZ291-020145-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
345 AM MDT Fri Aug 1 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms until 1200, then scattered
                    showers and thunderstorms. Areas of smoke after
                    1200.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Max temperature.....69-79 F.
Min humidity........22-32%.
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....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900. 11500 ft AGL after
                    1100.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated thunderstorms
                    until 2400. Isolated showers. Areas of smoke
                    after 2400.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....49-59 F.
Max humidity........53-63%.
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....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (50-60%). Areas of smoke until 1200.
                    Isolated showers and thunderstorms until 1200,
                    then scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....30 percent.
Max temperature.....72-82 F.
Min humidity........11-21%.
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....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 13000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to
                    25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 76-86. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 79-89. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 78-88. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 51-61. Highs 78-88.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 50-60. Highs 78-88.

$$

COZ292-020145-
North Fork Forecast Area-
345 AM MDT Fri Aug 1 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Areas of smoke.
                    Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
                    Isolated showers and thunderstorms until 1200.
Chc of lightning....30 percent.
Max temperature.....81-91 F near 6000 feet
                    72-82 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........18-28%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000. 12000 ft AGL after
                    1200.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Near 6000 feet, isolated
                    showers until 2400. Areas of smoke. Near 8000
                    feet, isolated thunderstorms until 2400,
                    isolated showers and thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....53-63 F near 6000 feet
                    50-60 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........50-60%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 6000 feet,
                    isolated showers and thunderstorms. Areas of
                    smoke until 1200. Near 8000 feet, isolated
                    showers and thunderstorms until 1200, then
                    scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....83-93 F near 6000 feet
                    74-84 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........12-17%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    west 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the
                    afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900. 14500 ft AGL after
                    1100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 20 to
                    25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 53-63. Highs 87-97. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 54-64. Highs 90-100. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 55-65. Highs 89-99. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 58-68. Highs 89-99.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 57-67. Highs 90-100.

$$

COZ293-020145-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
345 AM MDT Fri Aug 1 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Areas of smoke.
                    Isolated thunderstorms until 1200. Scattered
                    showers. Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....30 percent.
Max temperature.....74-84 F.
Min humidity........22-32%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms until 2400. Areas of smoke.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....49-59 F.
Max humidity........57-72%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
                    southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Areas of smoke until
                    1200. Isolated showers and thunderstorms until
                    1200, then scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....30 percent.
Max temperature.....76-86 F.
Min humidity........16-26%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    west 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the
                    afternoon.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900. 12000 ft AGL after
                    1100.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 20
                    to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
43-53. Highs 76-86. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 79-89. West winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 45-55. Highs 78-88. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 47-57. Highs 79-89.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 47-57. Highs 79-89.

$$

COZ207-020145-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
345 AM MDT Fri Aug 1 2025

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS...

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (30-40%). Areas of smoke. Isolated
                    showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....80-90 F.
Min humidity........12-22%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900. 13000 ft AGL after
                    1100.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then
                    southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms until 2400. Areas of smoke.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....57-67 F.
Max humidity........45-55%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Areas of smoke until
                    1200. Isolated showers and thunderstorms after
                    1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....83-93 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. 14500 ft AGL after
                    1000.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
                    to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 52-62. Highs 87-97. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 51-61. Highs 89-99. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 54-64. Highs 88-98. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 57-67. Highs 90-100.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 56-66. Highs 90-100.

$$

COZ294-020145-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
345 AM MDT Fri Aug 1 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (30-40%). Isolated thunderstorms until
                    1200. Isolated showers. Scattered thunderstorms
                    after 1200. Areas of smoke after 1200.
Chc of lightning....30 percent.
Max temperature.....72-82 F.
Min humidity........16-26%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900. 12000 ft AGL after
                    1100.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Areas of smoke.
                    Isolated thunderstorms until 2400. Isolated
                    showers.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....55-65 F.
Max humidity........56-66%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Areas of smoke until
                    1200. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....74-84 F.
Min humidity........11-16%.
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....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900. 12000 ft AGL after
                    1000.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then southwest
                    20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 78-88. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 78-88. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 47-57. Highs
78-88. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 50-60. Highs 79-89.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 49-59. Highs 80-90.

$$

COZ295-020145-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
345 AM MDT Fri Aug 1 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms until 1200, then scattered
                    showers and thunderstorms. Areas of smoke after
                    1200.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Max temperature.....74-84 F.
Min humidity........23-33%.
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 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Areas of smoke.
                    Isolated thunderstorms until 2400. Isolated
                    showers.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....48-58 F.
Max humidity........62-77%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
                    northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (30-40%). Areas of smoke until 1200.
                    Isolated showers. Isolated thunderstorms after
                    1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....76-86 F.
Min humidity........14-24%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1000, then 12000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15
                    to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 78-88. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 79-89. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 45-55. Highs
79-89. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 48-58. Highs 80-90.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 48-58. Highs 80-90.

$$

UTZ485-020145-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
345 AM MDT Fri Aug 1 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (30-40%). Near 7000 feet, areas of smoke
                    until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....75-85 F near 7000 feet
                    63-73 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........9-14%.
   24 hr trend......3% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 15000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 7000 feet, areas
                    of smoke after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....54-64 F near 7000 feet
                    39-49 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........29-39%.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......13000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%),
                    isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
                    near 10000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until
                    1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%), scattered
                    showers and isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
                    Areas of smoke until 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....75-85 F near 7000 feet
                    63-73 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........12-17%.
   24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900. 14000 ft AGL after
                    1000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
                    mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 76-86. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 51-61. Highs 80-90. South winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 50-60. Highs 80-90. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 52-62. Highs 80-90.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 53-63. Highs 81-91.

$$

UTZ486-020145-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
345 AM MDT Fri Aug 1 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%). Near
                    8000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200,
                    then mostly sunny (20-30%). Areas of smoke.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....81-91 F near 5000 feet
                    70-80 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........5-10%.
   24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000. 15000 ft AGL after
                    1200.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
                    to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Areas of smoke.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....55-65 F.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........24-34%.
   24 hr trend......4% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......14500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until
                    1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 8000
                    feet, partly cloudy (30-40%). Areas of smoke
                    until 1200. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
                    after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....81-91 F near 5000 feet
                    70-80 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........8-13%.
   24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000. 15000 ft AGL after
                    1100.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 54-64. Highs 83-93. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 55-65. Highs 86-96. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 55-65. Highs 86-96. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 57-67. Highs 86-96.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 58-68. Highs 87-97.

$$

UTZ487-020145-
Book Cliffs-
345 AM MDT Fri Aug 1 2025

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS...

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
                    sunny (10-20%). Areas of smoke. Near 8000 feet
                    , isolated showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....82-92 F near 5000 feet
                    74-84 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........5-10%.
   24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900. 15000 ft AGL after
                    1000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Areas of smoke.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....57-67 F near 5000 feet
                    52-62 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........26-36%.
   24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......13500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (30-40%). Areas of smoke until 1200.
                    Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....82-92 F near 5000 feet
                    75-85 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........6-11%.
   24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900. 15000 ft AGL after
                    1000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25
                    mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 53-63. Highs 86-96. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 55-65. Highs 88-98. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 57-67. Highs 87-97. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 8000 feet.
Lows 59-69. Highs 88-98.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 58-68. Highs 89-99.

$$

UTZ490-020145-
Colorado River Basin-
345 AM MDT Fri Aug 1 2025

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS...

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
                    sunny (10-20%). Near 5000 feet, isolated
                    showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
                    Areas of smoke. Near 7000 feet, isolated
                    showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....89-99 F near 5000 feet
                    77-87 F near 7000 feet.
   24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........8-13%.
   24 hr trend......4% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 15000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
                    to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Areas of smoke.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....62-72 F.
   24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........27-37%.
   24 hr trend......5% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......14000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Areas of smoke until
                    1200. Isolated showers and thunderstorms after
                    1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....90-100 F near 5000 feet
                    78-88 F near 7000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........5-10%.
   24 hr trend......3% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 15500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20
                    to 25 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 1050.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 59-69. Highs 90-100. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 60-70. Highs 92-102. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 61-71. Highs 92-102. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 64-74. Highs 93-103.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
5000 feet and isolated showers near 7000 feet. Lows 63-73. Highs
93-103.

$$

UTZ491-020145-
Southeast Utah-
345 AM MDT Fri Aug 1 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until
                    1200, then mostly sunny (20-30%), isolated
                    showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Near 8000
                    feet, partly cloudy (30-40%), isolated showers
                    and thunderstorms. Areas of smoke.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....87-97 F near 5000 feet
                    72-82 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........11-21%.
   24 hr trend......6% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900. 14000 ft AGL after
                    1000.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
                    southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 1050.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Areas of smoke. Near
                    8000 feet, isolated showers and thunderstorms
                    until 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....62-72 F near 5000 feet
                    54-64 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........31-41%.
   24 hr trend......16% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......12500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Areas of smoke until
                    1200. Near 8000 feet, isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....90-100 F near 5000 feet
                    74-84 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........6-11%.
   24 hr trend......8% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 20 mph increasing to 30 mph in the
                    afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900. 14500 ft AGL after
                    1100.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25
                    mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 57-67. Highs 90-100. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 57-67. Highs 92-102. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 60-70. Highs 92-102. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 62-72. Highs 92-102.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 62-72. Highs 93-103.

$$