Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
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Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
335 AM MDT Thu May 15 2025

.DISCUSSION...Widespread showers and a few thunderstorms are
expected again today, along with below normal temperatures.
Coverage decreases for Friday and Saturday, focused mainly on the
terrain north of I-70. These storms will be capable of producing
gusty and erratic winds. The next chance for elevated to critical
fire weather conditions will be Saturday and early Sunday ahead of
the next system.

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

COZ200-160145-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
335 AM MDT Thu May 15 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet,
                    scattered showers. Scattered thunderstorms
                    after 1200. Near 8000 feet, isolated
                    thunderstorms until 1200, then scattered
                    showers and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F near 6000 feet
                    41-51 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........25-35% near 6000 feet
                    34-44% near 8000 feet.
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.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet,
                    isolated showers and thunderstorms until 2400.
                    near 8000 feet, scattered showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F near 6000 feet
                    24-34 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........68-83%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then southwest 5
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F near 6000 feet
                    46-56 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........16-26% near 6000 feet
                    24-34% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
                    gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15
                    to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 36-46. Highs 68-78. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 39-49. Highs 60-70. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  35 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 34-44. Highs 56-66. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 34-44. Highs 61-71.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 34-44. Highs 67-77.

$$

COZ201-160145-
Routt Forecast Area-
335 AM MDT Thu May 15 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered snow showers
                    and isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then
                    numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 F.
Min humidity........34-44%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
                    cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms until 2400, then scattered snow
                    showers.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....24-34 F.
Max humidity........73-88%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers.
                    Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F.
Min humidity........27-37%.
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.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0800, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 31-41. Highs 55-65. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 52-62. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to  40 mph.
.MONDAY...Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows
30-40. Highs 46-56. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 30-40. Highs 47-57.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 29-39. Highs 54-64.

$$

COZ202-160145-
White River Forecast Area-
335 AM MDT Thu May 15 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until
                    1200, then partly cloudy (40-50%), scattered
                    showers and isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
                    near 8000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%),
                    scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 6000 feet
                    41-51 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........19-29% near 6000 feet
                    29-39% near 8000 feet.
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.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0800, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet,
                    isolated showers after 2400. Scattered showers
                    and isolated thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....28-38 F.
Max humidity........68-83% near 6000 feet
                    62-77% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet,
                    isolated showers after 1200. Near 8000 feet,
                    isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F near 6000 feet
                    47-57 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........16-26% near 6000 feet
                    24-34% near 8000 feet.
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....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 9000 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...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 37-47. Highs 68-78. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 39-49. Highs 60-70. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  35 mph.
.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...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows 34-44.
Highs 61-71.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 35-45. Highs 67-77.

$$

COZ203-160145-
Lower Colorado River-
335 AM MDT Thu May 15 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 6000 feet
                    47-57 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........16-26%.
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.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 12500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 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%). Scattered showers and
                    isolated thunderstorms until 2400, isolated
                    showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....34-44 F near 6000 feet
                    28-38 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........55-65%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....62-72 F near 6000 feet
                    54-64 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........14-24%.
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....West 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15
                    to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 42-52. Highs 69-79. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 44-54. Highs 61-71. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  35 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 58-68. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 61-71.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 38-48. Highs 68-78.

$$

COZ205-160145-
Colorado River Headwaters-
335 AM MDT Thu May 15 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....30 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F.
Min humidity........22-32%.
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.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0800, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
                    cloudy (40-50%). Isolated thunderstorms until
                    2400. Scattered showers.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....25-35 F.
Max humidity........67-82%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....51-61 F.
Min humidity........22-32%.
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.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0800, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 32-42. Highs 58-68. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 34-44. Highs 54-64. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  35 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 29-39. Highs 49-59. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 30-40. Highs 49-59.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 30-40. Highs 56-66.

$$

COZ290-160145-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
335 AM MDT Thu May 15 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 6000 feet
                    46-56 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........13-23% near 6000 feet
                    19-29% near 8000 feet.
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.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 12000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then west 15 to 20
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F near 6000 feet
                    28-38 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........48-58% near 6000 feet
                    55-65% 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 25 to 35 mph increasing to 35 to 45 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 1900. 2000 ft AGL after
                    2000.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....63-73 F near 6000 feet
                    54-64 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........12-17%.
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....West 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 11500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy near 6000 feet and partly cloudy near
8000 feet. Lows 42-52. Highs 70-80. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to  35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 44-54. Highs 60-70. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to  40 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36-46. Highs 58-68. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 63-73.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 71-81.

$$

COZ291-160145-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
335 AM MDT Thu May 15 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F.
Min humidity........19-29%.
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....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers and
                    isolated thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....27-37 F.
Max humidity........56-66%.
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....West 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 2100, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F.
Min humidity........16-26%.
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....West 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 33-43. Highs 60-70. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 34-44. Highs 52-62. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  40 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 29-39. Highs 48-58. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 28-38. Highs 50-60.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 59-69.

$$

COZ292-160145-
North Fork Forecast Area-
335 AM MDT Thu May 15 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 6000 feet
                    47-57 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........14-24%.
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....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0800, then 13000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 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%). Near 6000 feet,
                    isolated showers and thunderstorms until 2400.
                    near 8000 feet, scattered showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....28-38 F near 6000 feet
                    27-37 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........55-65% near 6000 feet
                    58-73% 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 25 to 35 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then south 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....62-72 F near 6000 feet
                    53-63 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........12-22%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 10000 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...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
40-50. Highs 71-81. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 43-53. Highs 64-74. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  40 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 36-46. Highs 59-69. West winds 10 to 20 mph with
gusts to  35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 61-71.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 70-80.

$$

COZ293-160145-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
335 AM MDT Thu May 15 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F.
Min humidity........20-30%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Localized
                    gusts up to 40 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 11500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers and
                    isolated thunderstorms until 2400, isolated
                    showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....27-37 F.
Max humidity........66-81%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 40 mph in the evening.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph increasing to 35 to 45 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers after
                    1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F.
Min humidity........18-28%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    west 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 40 mph in the
                    afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 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...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 30-40. Highs 59-69. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 32-42. Highs 55-65. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  40 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 28-38. Highs 51-61. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
40 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 28-38. Highs 50-60.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 28-38. Highs 58-68.

$$

COZ207-160145-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
335 AM MDT Thu May 15 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F.
Min humidity........11-21%.
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.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 12500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15
                    to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers until
                    2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F.
Max humidity........47-57%.
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 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then
                    northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....65-75 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....West 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 38-48. Highs 71-81. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 41-51. Highs 61-71. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to  35 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 57-67. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 32-42. Highs 64-74.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 71-81.

$$

COZ294-160145-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
335 AM MDT Thu May 15 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....45-55 F.
Min humidity........18-28%.
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....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0800, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15
                    to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers until
                    2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....28-38 F.
Max humidity........50-60%.
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 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F.
Min humidity........14-24%.
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.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 25 to 35 mph becoming west 20 to 25
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0800. 9500 ft AGL after 0900.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 34-44. Highs 59-69. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  40 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36-46. Highs 50-60. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  45 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 28-38. Highs 47-57. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 27-37. Highs 52-62.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 60-70.

$$

COZ295-160145-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
335 AM MDT Thu May 15 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F.
Min humidity........14-24%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    west 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the
                    afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 11500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....26-36 F.
Max humidity........53-63%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then northwest 5
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F.
Min humidity........14-24%.
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.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 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...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 61-71. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 53-63. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  35 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 29-39. Highs 51-61. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 26-36. Highs 56-66.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 62-72.

$$

UTZ485-160145-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
335 AM MDT Thu May 15 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%),
                    scattered showers. Scattered thunderstorms
                    after 1200. Near 10000 feet, partly cloudy
                    (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly cloudy
                    (70-80%), scattered thunderstorms and snow
                    showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F near 7000 feet
                    38-48 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........36-46%.
   24 hr trend......2% 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.................50 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 0900.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....27-37 F near 7000 feet
                    19-29 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........58-73%.
   24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
                    cloudy (60-70%). Near 7000 feet, isolated
                    showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Near
                    10000 feet, isolated thunderstorms and snow
                    showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F near 7000 feet
                    42-52 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......8 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........29-39% near 7000 feet
                    35-45% near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......7% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1100.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 34-44. Highs 58-68. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and scattered showers and
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 36-46. Highs 50-60.
Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  35 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and numerous snow showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 32-42. Highs 48-58.
Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms
near 7000 feet and scattered snow showers and thunderstorms near
10000 feet. Lows 34-44. Highs 54-64.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 60-70.

$$

UTZ486-160145-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
335 AM MDT Thu May 15 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until
                    1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%), scattered
                    showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
                    near 8000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%),
                    scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
                    after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F near 5000 feet
                    40-50 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........25-35% near 5000 feet
                    37-47% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......10% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
                    gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0800, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 0900.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers until
                    2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F.
   24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........55-65% near 5000 feet
                    62-77% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......9% 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.......8000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Near
                    8000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200,
                    then mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers
                    and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 5000 feet
                    46-56 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......9 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........21-31% near 5000 feet
                    28-38% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......5% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
                    mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1100.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows
38-48. Highs 65-75. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 41-51. Highs 56-66. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  35 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 37-47. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 37-47. Highs 61-71.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
38-48. Highs 66-76.

$$

UTZ487-160145-
Book Cliffs-
335 AM MDT Thu May 15 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until
                    1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 8000
                    feet, partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered
                    showers and isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F near 5000 feet
                    46-56 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........18-28% near 5000 feet
                    25-35% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......2% 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.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0800. 10000 ft AGL after
                    0900.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 0900.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 5000 feet,
                    isolated showers and thunderstorms until 2400.
                    near 8000 feet, scattered showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....34-44 F near 5000 feet
                    28-38 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........52-62%.
   24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then southwest 5
                    mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Near
                    8000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200,
                    then mostly cloudy (60-70%), isolated showers
                    after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....62-72 F near 5000 feet
                    52-62 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........15-25%.
   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.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15
                    to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 41-51. Highs 68-78. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 41-51. Highs 59-69. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  35 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 35-45. Highs 57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 35-45. Highs 63-73.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 69-79.

$$

UTZ490-160145-
Colorado River Basin-
335 AM MDT Thu May 15 2025

.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (40-50%). Near 5000 feet, isolated
                    showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Near 7000
                    feet, scattered showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....63-73 F near 5000 feet
                    51-61 F near 7000 feet.
   24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........13-23% near 5000 feet
                    19-29% near 7000 feet.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
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.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0800. 11500 ft AGL after
                    0900.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 1000.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....39-49 F.
   24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........43-53%.
   24 hr trend......14% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then east 5
                    mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%). Near
                    7000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200,
                    then mostly cloudy (60-70%), isolated showers
                    after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....69-79 F near 5000 feet
                    57-67 F near 7000 feet.
   24 hr trend......7 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........12-17%.
   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 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
                    mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 7000 feet. Lows 48-58. Highs 74-84. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 47-57. Highs 64-74. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  35 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 40-50. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 39-49. Highs 68-78.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 74-84.

$$

UTZ491-160145-
Southeast Utah-
335 AM MDT Thu May 15 2025

.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.....65-75 F near 5000 feet
                    46-56 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........11-16% near 5000 feet
                    18-28% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......5% drier.
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.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 13500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 8000 feet,
                    isolated showers until 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....41-51 F near 5000 feet
                    31-41 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........36-46%.
   24 hr trend......6% 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 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then east 5
                    mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....71-81 F near 5000 feet
                    54-64 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......6 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.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 12000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west 15 to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy near 5000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet. Lows 45-55. Highs 74-84. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to  30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 46-56. Highs 63-73. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  40 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 39-49. Highs 59-69. West
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 38-48. Highs 68-78.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 74-84.

$$