Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
653
FNUS55 KGJT 310827
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
227 AM MDT Fri Jul 31 2026
.DISCUSSION...
Hot and dry conditions will persist from now into early next
week. Temperatures will trend in excess of 10 degrees over normal
values. Wetting rains are not expected. Localized critical fire
weather conditions will develop each afternoon into the middle of
next week. A chance for the return of moisture and possible
showers arrives mid week.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-010030-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
227 AM MDT Fri Jul 31 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....86-96 F near 6000 feet
75-85 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........7-12%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 14500 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....59-69 F near 6000 feet
53-63 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........33-43%.
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....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......13500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....89-99 F near 6000 feet
78-88 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........5-10%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 14500 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 58-68. Highs 95-105. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 62-72. Highs 94-104. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 56-66. Highs 91-101. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 57-67. Highs 92-102.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 59-69. Highs 93-103.
$$
COZ201-010030-
Routt Forecast Area-
227 AM MDT Fri Jul 31 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....74-84 F.
Min humidity........12-22%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 12500 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....50-60 F.
Max humidity........46-56%.
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....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....77-87 F.
Min humidity........10-15%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 13500 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 50-60. Highs 83-93. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 54-64. Highs
82-92. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
51-61. Highs 80-90. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 50-60. Highs
80-90.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 52-62. Highs 81-91.
$$
COZ202-010030-
White River Forecast Area-
227 AM MDT Fri Jul 31 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....87-97 F near 6000 feet
76-86 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........7-12%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 1000. 13500 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....56-66 F.
Max humidity........29-39%.
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....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......12500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....89-99 F near 6000 feet
79-89 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........4-9%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 13500 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 58-68. Highs 95-105. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 62-72. Highs 95-105. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 59-69. Highs 92-102. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 59-69. Highs 92-102.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 60-70. Highs 93-103.
$$
COZ203-010030-
Lower Colorado River-
227 AM MDT Fri Jul 31 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....90-100 F near 6000 feet
79-89 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........9-14%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 13500 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....61-71 F near 6000 feet
54-64 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........29-39%.
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....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......12500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....93-103 F near 6000 feet
81-91 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........6-11%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 15500 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 61-71. Highs 94-104. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 64-74. Highs 94-104. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 64-74. Highs 94-104. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 63-73. Highs
93-103.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 63-73. Highs 92-102.
$$
COZ205-010030-
Colorado River Headwaters-
227 AM MDT Fri Jul 31 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....80-90 F.
Min humidity........12-22%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 12000 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....53-63 F.
Max humidity........50-60%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%) until 1200, then partly cloudy
(30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....82-92 F.
Min humidity........9-14%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 15 to 20 mph becoming northwest 5 to 10
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 14000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 50-60. Highs 84-94. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 53-63. Highs 84-94. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
52-62. Highs 83-93. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 51-61. Highs 82-92.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 51-61. Highs 82-92.
$$
COZ290-010030-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
227 AM MDT Fri Jul 31 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....87-97 F near 6000 feet
79-89 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........9-14%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 12500 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....57-67 F near 6000 feet
52-62 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........27-37% near 6000 feet
36-46% 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....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....88-98 F near 6000 feet
81-91 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........7-12%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 14000 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 61-71. Highs 94-104. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 64-74. Highs 94-104. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 64-74. Highs 94-104. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 64-74. Highs 92-102.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 63-73. Highs 91-101.
$$
COZ291-010030-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
227 AM MDT Fri Jul 31 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....77-87 F.
Min humidity........12-22%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 11500 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....51-61 F.
Max humidity........39-49%.
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....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....78-88 F.
Min humidity........10-15%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 13500 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 52-62. Highs 83-93. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 55-65. Highs 83-93. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
54-64. Highs 83-93. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 54-64. Highs 82-92.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 52-62. Highs 81-91.
$$
COZ292-010030-
North Fork Forecast Area-
227 AM MDT Fri Jul 31 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....87-97 F near 6000 feet
75-85 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........10-15%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 13000 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....56-66 F near 6000 feet
52-62 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........40-50%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....89-99 F near 6000 feet
79-89 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........7-12%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 15500 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 59-69. Highs 94-104. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 62-72. Highs 95-105. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 62-72. Highs 94-104. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
isolated showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 61-71.
Highs 92-102.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 60-70. Highs 92-102.
$$
COZ293-010030-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
227 AM MDT Fri Jul 31 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....82-92 F.
Min humidity........12-22%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 12000 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....51-61 F.
Max humidity........57-72%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....83-93 F.
Min humidity........10-15%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 15 to 20 mph becoming northwest 10 to 15
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 15000 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 84-94. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 52-62. Highs 84-94. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
52-62. Highs 83-93. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 50-60. Highs 82-92.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 50-60. Highs 81-91.
$$
COZ207-010030-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
227 AM MDT Fri Jul 31 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....90-100 F.
Min humidity........9-14%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0900. 13000 ft AGL after 1000.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....61-71 F.
Max humidity........39-49%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......12500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....91-101 F.
Min humidity........8-13%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000. 15000 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 60-70. Highs 94-104. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 62-72. Highs 95-105. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 62-72. Highs 94-104. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 62-72. Highs 92-102.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 60-70. Highs 91-101.
$$
COZ294-010030-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
227 AM MDT Fri Jul 31 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....78-88 F.
Min humidity........12-17%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 12000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....52-62 F.
Max humidity........47-57%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....79-89 F.
Min humidity........11-16%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 14500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
51-61. Highs 82-92. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 53-63. Highs 83-93. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 53-63. Highs 82-92. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 53-63. Highs 80-90.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 51-61. Highs 79-89.
$$
COZ295-010030-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
227 AM MDT Fri Jul 31 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....84-94 F.
Min humidity........12-22%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....East 5 mph shifting to the west 5 to 10 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 12500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....52-62 F.
Max humidity........61-76%.
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....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....82-92 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....North 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 13500 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
49-59. Highs 82-92. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
51-61. Highs 84-94. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 51-61. Highs 84-94. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 50-60. Highs 81-91.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 48-58. Highs 80-90.
$$
UTZ485-010030-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
227 AM MDT Fri Jul 31 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%). Near
10000 feet, sunny (0-10%) until 1200, then
partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....80-90 F near 7000 feet
70-80 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........11-16%.
24 hr trend......13% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0900. 13000 ft AGL after 1200.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....57-67 F near 7000 feet
45-55 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........31-41%.
24 hr trend......12% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1000 until 2000, then less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....85-95 F near 7000 feet
74-84 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........8-13%.
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.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 14000 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1300.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 59-69. Highs 89-99. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 60-70. Highs 85-95. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 55-65. Highs 83-93. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 56-66. Highs 85-95.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 7000 feet and
isolated showers and thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 58-68.
Highs 85-95.
$$
UTZ486-010030-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
227 AM MDT Fri Jul 31 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....86-96 F near 5000 feet
76-86 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........9-14%.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
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 1000. 14000 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1300.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....59-69 F near 5000 feet
51-61 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........24-34%.
24 hr trend......12% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1000 until 2000, then less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....89-99 F near 5000 feet
79-89 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........6-11%.
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.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 14500 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1300.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 63-73. Highs 95-105. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 64-74. Highs 93-103. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 61-71. Highs 91-101. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 61-71. Highs 91-101.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 63-73. Highs 92-102.
$$
UTZ487-010030-
Book Cliffs-
227 AM MDT Fri Jul 31 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly sunny (10-20%). Near
8000 feet, mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200,
then partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....84-94 F near 5000 feet
80-90 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........7-12%.
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.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 13000 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....61-71 F near 5000 feet
56-66 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........23-33%.
24 hr trend......18% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then south.
Clearing Index......1000 until 2000, then less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....89-99 F near 5000 feet
83-93 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........5-10%.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 13500 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 62-72. Highs 95-105. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 65-75. Highs 95-105. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 62-72. Highs 93-103. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 62-72. Highs 93-103.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 63-73. Highs 92-102.
$$
UTZ490-010030-
Colorado River Basin-
227 AM MDT Fri Jul 31 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....95-105 F near 5000 feet
86-96 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........8-13%.
24 hr trend......6% drier.
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 1000. 14000 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200. 1000 after 1400.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....65-75 F near 5000 feet
59-69 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........20-30%.
24 hr trend......12% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......12500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900. Less than 500 after 2000.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....97-107 F near 5000 feet
88-98 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........5-10%.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
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 1000. 14500 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200. 1050 after 1300.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 68-78. Highs 99-109. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 71-81. Highs 99-109. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 69-79. Highs 98-108. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 69-79. Highs 97-107.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 69-79. Highs 96-106.
$$
UTZ491-010030-
Southeast Utah-
227 AM MDT Fri Jul 31 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....94-104 F near 5000 feet
78-88 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........9-14%.
24 hr trend......6% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 1000. 13500 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....66-76 F near 5000 feet
58-68 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........28-38%.
24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......13000 ft AGL until 2000. 500 ft AGL after 2100.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....94-104 F near 5000 feet
80-90 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........8-13%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100. 14500 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Clearing Index......550 until 1300, then 1050.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 67-77. Highs 97-107. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 69-79. Highs 98-108. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 68-78. Highs 97-107. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 68-78. Highs 95-105.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 5000 feet and
isolated showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 67-77.
Highs 94-104.
$$