Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Salt Lake City, UT
Issued by NWS Salt Lake City, UT
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FNUS55 KSLC 040906
FWFSLC
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Utah
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
205 AM MST Sun Jan 4 2026
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UTZ478-050100-
Salt Lake Desert-
205 AM MST Sun Jan 4 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). North of I-80,
numerous rain showers and isolated
thunderstorms. South of I-80, areas of rain
until 1200, then scattered rain showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................60% north of I-80 and 20% south of I-80.
Max temperature.....42-52 near 5000 feet.
31-39 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........70-80% near 5000 feet.
79-89% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......9% wetter near 5000 feet.
15% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 30 mph.
Mixing height.......3200 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......330.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). North of I-80,
rain showers, areas of snow and isolated
thunderstorms until 2400, then widespread rain
and snow. South of I-80, numerous rain showers
until 2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Rain
showers after 2400.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................70% north of I-80 and 50% south of I-80.
Min temperature.....30-40 near 5000 feet.
26-32 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........81-91% near 5000 feet.
87-97% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 35 mph.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). North of I-80,
widespread rain until 1200. Areas of snow.
Areas of rain after 1200. South of I-80, rain
and snow until 1200, then areas of rain and
widespread snow.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................50% north of I-80 and 70% south of I-80.
Max temperature.....40-49 near 5000 feet.
29-35 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........64-74% near 5000 feet.
69-79% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......7% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....West 25-30 mph.
Mixing height.......3300 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......390.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of rain. Lows around 30. Highs in
the mid 40s in the valleys and in the lower 30s in the mountains.
Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of rain and snow. Lows in the
lower 30s. Highs in the lower 40s in the valleys and around 30 in
the mountains. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of snow and rain. Lows in the
mid 20s. Highs in the mid 30s in the valleys and in the mid 20s
in the mountains. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Local snow. Lows around 19. Highs in the
mid 30s in the valleys and in the lower 20s in the mountains.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 17. Highs in the mid 30s in
the valleys and in the mid 20s in the mountains.
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UTZ479-050100-
Wasatch Mountains-
205 AM MST Sun Jan 4 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). North of I-80,
numerous rain showers and widespread snow until
1200. Isolated thunderstorms. Rain showers and
snow showers after 1200. South of I-80, areas
of rain and snow until 1200, then numerous rain
showers, snow showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................80% north of I-80 and 50% south of I-80.
Max temperature.....42-50 near 5000 feet.
33-43 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........73-83% near 5000 feet.
77-87% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......16% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 30-35 mph.
Mixing height.......3500 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......610.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (95-100% cloud cover). Snow showers,
rain showers and isolated thunderstorms
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................90%.
Min temperature.....31-37 near 5000 feet.
26-33 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........90-100% near 5000 feet.
84-94% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 40 mph.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). North of I-80,
snow showers, rain and isolated thunderstorms
until 1200, then snow with widespread rain.
South of I-80, snow showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................90%.
Max temperature.....39-45 near 5000 feet.
30-38 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........68-78% near 5000 feet.
73-83% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 30-35 mph.
Mixing height.......2800 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......630.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of snow. Lows in the upper 20s in
the valleys and in the mid 20s in the mountains. Highs in the
lower 40s in the valleys and in the lower 30s in the mountains.
Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Widespread snow. Lows around 30 in the valleys and
in the mid 20s in the mountains. Highs in the upper 30s in the
valleys and around 30 in the mountains. Winds generally less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Widespread snow. Lows in the lower 20s in the valleys
and around 17 in the mountains. Highs in the lower 30s in the
valleys and in the mid 20s in the mountains. Winds generally less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of snow. Lows around 16 in the
valleys and around 11 in the mountains. Highs in the lower 30s in
the valleys and in the lower 20s in the mountains.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 9. Highs in the mid 30s in
the valleys and in the mid 20s in the mountains.
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UTZ480-050100-
Uinta Mountains-
205 AM MST Sun Jan 4 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Areas of snow.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................40%.
Max temperature.....40-46 near 7000 feet.
32-40 near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........68-74% near 7000 feet.
61-71% near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......32% wetter near 7000 feet.
25% wetter near 9000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Southwest around 15 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 30 mph becoming around 40 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......3800 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Snow.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................90%.
Min temperature.....30-36 near 7000 feet.
21-28 near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........80-90%.
24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest around 15 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 40 mph.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Snow until 1200,
then snow showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................90%.
Max temperature.....35-41 near 7000 feet.
28-35 near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........66-76%.
24 hr trend......2% drier near 7000 feet.
4% wetter near 9000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 30 mph.
Mixing height.......3300 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of snow. Lows in the mid 20s in
the valleys and around 18 in the mountains. Highs in the upper
30s in the valleys and in the lower 30s in the mountains.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Widespread snow. Lows in the upper 20s in the
valleys and in the lower 20s in the mountains. Highs in the mid
30s in the valleys and in the upper 20s in the mountains.
Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Widespread snow. Lows around 19 in the valleys and
around 11 in the mountains. Highs in the upper 20s in the valleys
and in the lower 20s in the mountains. Southwest winds around
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of snow. Lows around 14 in the
valleys and around 6 in the mountains. Highs in the upper 20s in
the valleys and in the lower 20s in the mountains.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 12 in the valleys and
around 8 in the mountains. Highs in the lower 30s in the valleys
and in the mid 20s in the mountains.
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UTZ481-050100-
Western Ashley National Forest-
205 AM MST Sun Jan 4 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Areas of snow.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................30%.
Max temperature.....37-45 near 7000 feet.
27-35 near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........68-78% near 7000 feet.
73-83% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......5% wetter near 7000 feet.
14% wetter near 10000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph becoming southwest
around 15 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 30 mph.
Mixing height.......3000 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......590.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Snow.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................80%.
Min temperature.....27-33 near 7000 feet.
19-26 near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........82-92%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Southwest around 15 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 35 mph.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Snow.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................90%.
Max temperature.....35-44 near 7000 feet.
25-34 near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........64-74%.
24 hr trend......11% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 25 mph.
Mixing height.......3400 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of snow. Lows in the lower 20s in
the valleys and around 15 in the mountains. Highs in the upper
30s in the valleys and in the upper 20s in the mountains. West
winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of snow. Lows in the mid 20s in
the valleys and around 17 in the mountains. Highs in the mid 30s
in the valleys and in the mid 20s in the mountains. West winds
around 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Widespread snow. Lows around 16 in the valleys and
around 9 in the mountains. Highs in the upper 20s in the valleys
and around 19 in the mountains. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Areas of snow. Lows around 11 in the
valleys and around 4 in the mountains. Highs in the upper 20s in
the valleys and around 19 in the mountains.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 14 in the valleys and
around 8 in the mountains. Highs in the mid 30s in the valleys
and in the mid 20s in the mountains.
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UTZ482-050100-
Western Uintah Basin-
205 AM MST Sun Jan 4 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Local rain
and snow until 1200. Areas of rain and snow
after 1200.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................10%.
Max temperature.....39-45 near 6000 feet.
35-41 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........66-76%.
24 hr trend......9% drier near 6000 feet.
2% drier near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 35-40 mph.
Mixing height.......3100 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......250.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Areas of rain
until 2400. Widespread snow. Widespread rain
after 2400.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................40%.
Min temperature.....23-33.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........92-100% near 6000 feet.
83-91% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 30 mph becoming around 40 mph
after midnight.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Snow until 1200.
Widespread rain. Widespread snow after 1200.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................60%.
Max temperature.....42-48 near 6000 feet.
33-39 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer near 6000 feet.
2 degrees cooler near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........57-65% near 6000 feet.
64-74% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......11% drier near 6000 feet.
3% drier near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....West around 40 mph.
Mixing height.......3800 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......990.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the lower
40s in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of snow. Lows in the mid 20s.
Highs in the lower 40s in the valleys and in the lower 30s in the
mountains. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of snow. Lows around 19. Highs
in the mid 30s in the valleys and in the upper 20s in the
mountains. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Local snow. Lows around 13. Highs in the
lower 30s in the valleys and in the mid 20s in the mountains.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 14. Highs in the mid 30s
in the valleys and around 30 in the mountains.
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UTZ483-050100-
Southern Ashley National Forest-
205 AM MST Sun Jan 4 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Areas of
snow after 1200.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................10%.
Max temperature.....39-45 near 7000 feet.
30-36 near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........67-77% near 7000 feet.
76-86% near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% drier near 7000 feet.
9% drier near 9000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 35-40 mph.
Mixing height.......2600 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......350.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Areas of snow and
rain until 2400, then widespread snow.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................50%.
Min temperature.....25-34.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........79-85% near 7000 feet.
85-95% near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 35-40 mph.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Widespread snow.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................70%.
Max temperature.....39-45 near 7000 feet.
28-34 near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........60-70% near 7000 feet.
70-80% near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......5% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....West around 40 mph.
Mixing height.......3900 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Local snow. Lows in the upper 20s in
the valleys and in the mid 20s in the mountains. Highs in the
lower 40s in the valleys and around 30 in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of snow. Lows in the mid 20s.
Highs around 40 in the valleys and in the upper 20s in the
mountains. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Widespread snow. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the
mid 30s in the valleys and in the mid 20s in the mountains. West
winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Local snow. Lows around 17 in the
valleys and around 13 in the mountains. Highs in the lower 30s in
the valleys and in the lower 20s in the mountains.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 15. Highs in the mid 30s in
the valleys and in the mid 20s in the mountains.
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UTZ484-050100-
Tavaputs Plateau-
205 AM MST Sun Jan 4 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Areas of snow
after 1200.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Max temperature.....42-48 near 6000 feet.
31-39 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........61-71% near 6000 feet.
78-88% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......11% drier near 6000 feet.
4% drier near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 35 mph.
Mixing height.......2900 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......310.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Areas of rain and
snow.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................20%.
Min temperature.....29-37 near 6000 feet.
27-33 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........84-94% near 6000 feet.
89-99% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 35-40 mph.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Widespread
snow and rain until 1200, then areas of snow
and rain.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................40%.
Max temperature.....42-48 near 6000 feet.
32-38 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........54-64% near 6000 feet.
73-83% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......7% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....West around 35 mph.
Mixing height.......4300 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......980.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s in the valleys
and in the mid 20s in the mountains. Highs in the mid 40s in the
valleys and in the mid 30s in the mountains. Winds generally less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the
lower 40s in the valleys and in the lower 30s in the mountains.
Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of snow. Lows in the lower 20s.
Highs in the upper 30s in the valleys and in the upper 20s in the
mountains. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 18 in the valleys and around
14 in the mountains. Highs in the mid 30s in the valleys and in
the upper 20s in the mountains.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 15. Highs in the mid 30s in
the valleys and around 30 in the mountains.
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UTZ488-050100-
Manti National Forest-
205 AM MST Sun Jan 4 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Local snow
until 1200. Areas of snow after 1200.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................10%.
Max temperature.....38-48 near 6500 feet.
31-39 near 8500 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........67-77% near 6500 feet.
71-81% near 8500 feet.
24 hr trend......6% drier near 6500 feet.
1% wetter near 8500 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 30-35 mph.
Mixing height.......3200 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......300.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Areas of snow
until 2400, then widespread snow.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................50%.
Min temperature.....28-36 near 6500 feet.
25-31 near 8500 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........83-93%.
24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 30-35 mph.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Snow showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................80%.
Max temperature.....37-44 near 6500 feet.
28-36 near 8500 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........62-72% near 6500 feet.
69-79% near 8500 feet.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....West 35-40 mph.
Mixing height.......3500 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of snow. Lows in the upper 20s in
the valleys and in the lower 20s in the mountains. Highs in the
upper 30s in the valleys and in the lower 30s in the mountains.
Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of snow. Lows in the lower 20s.
Highs in the upper 30s in the valleys and around 30 in the
mountains. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Widespread snow. Lows in the lower 20s in the valleys
and around 18 in the mountains. Highs in the lower 30s in the
valleys and in the mid 20s in the mountains. West winds around
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Areas of snow. Lows around 15 in the
valleys and around 11 in the mountains. Highs around 30 in the
valleys and in the lower 20s in the mountains.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 15 in the valleys and
around 11 in the mountains. Highs in the lower 30s in the valleys
and in the mid 20s in the mountains.
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UTZ489-050100-
San Rafael Swell-
205 AM MST Sun Jan 4 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover).
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Max temperature.....45-52 near 5000 feet.
36-42 near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........55-65% near 5000 feet.
70-80% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......20% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 35 mph.
Mixing height.......2400 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......170.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Areas of rain.
Areas of snow after 2400.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................10%.
Min temperature.....27-37.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........84-94%.
24 hr trend......5% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 35 mph.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Areas of
rain and snow.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................20%.
Max temperature.....48-54 near 5000 feet.
37-45 near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........47-57% near 5000 feet.
56-66% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......14% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....West around 30 mph.
Mixing height.......5100 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......740.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the
upper 40s in the valleys and in the lower 40s in the mountains.
Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the
upper 40s in the valleys and in the upper 30s in the mountains.
Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of snow. Lows in the mid 20s.
Highs in the mid 40s in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the
mountains. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 18. Highs around 40 in the
valleys and in the lower 30s in the mountains.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 17. Highs in the upper 30s
in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the mountains.
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UTZ492-050100-
Central Utah West Desert-
205 AM MST Sun Jan 4 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Local rain until
1200. Areas of rain after 1200.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................10%.
Max temperature.....49-55 near 5000 feet.
37-43 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........52-62% near 5000 feet.
66-76% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% drier near 5000 feet.
15% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......South around 15 mph with gusts to around 35
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 40-45 mph.
Mixing height.......5000 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Areas of rain.
Areas of snow after 2400.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................30%.
Min temperature.....30-40 near 5000 feet.
28-34 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........77-87%.
24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South around 15 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 45 mph.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Snow and areas of
rain until 1200, then numerous rain showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................50%.
Max temperature.....46-52 near 5000 feet.
32-39 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........52-62% near 5000 feet.
66-76% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Southwest around 15 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 40 mph becoming west around 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......4700 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......980.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 30. Highs in the upper 40s
in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the
mid 40s in the valleys and in the lower 30s in the mountains.
Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of snow. Lows in the mid 20s.
Highs around 40 in the valleys and in the upper 20s in the
mountains. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 16. Highs in the upper 30s in
the valleys and in the mid 20s in the mountains.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 15. Highs in the upper 30s
in the valleys and in the upper 20s in the mountains.
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$$
UTZ493-050100-
Central Utah Mountains-
205 AM MST Sun Jan 4 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Local rain
after 1200.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Max temperature.....50-56 near 5000 feet.
37-44 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........54-58% near 5000 feet.
59-69% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......12% drier near 5000 feet.
2% drier near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph becoming south around
15 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 40 mph.
Mixing height.......4900 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......750.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Areas of rain and
snow until 2400, then widespread snow and rain.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................20%.
Min temperature.....23-33.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........92-100% near 5000 feet.
80-90% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest around 15 mph with gusts to around 35
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 35-40 mph.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Widespread
snow and rain until 1200, then areas of snow
and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................40%.
Max temperature.....Around 48 near 5000 feet.
34-42 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........53-59% near 5000 feet.
56-66% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Southwest around 15 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 30-35 mph.
Mixing height.......5000 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the upper
40s in the valleys and in the upper 30s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Areas of snow. Lows in the mid 20s.
Highs in the mid 40s in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the
mountains. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of snow. Lows in the lower 20s.
Highs in the upper 30s in the valleys and in the upper 20s in the
mountains. West winds around 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Local snow. Lows around 12. Highs in the
mid 30s in the valleys and in the upper 20s in the mountains.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 14. Highs in the upper 30s
in the valleys and in the lower 30s in the mountains.
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$$
UTZ494-050100-
Henry Mountains-
205 AM MST Sun Jan 4 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover).
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Max temperature.....48-54 near 5000 feet.
35-43 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......8 degrees warmer near 5000 feet.
unchanged near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........50-60% near 5000 feet.
69-79% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......24% drier near 5000 feet.
13% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 40 mph.
Mixing height.......3100 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......380.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Areas of rain
after 2400.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Min temperature.....27-37.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer near 5000 feet.
1 degree cooler near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........79-89%.
24 hr trend......3% drier near 5000 feet.
3% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph becoming south
around 15 mph after midnight.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 45 mph.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny (60-70% cloud cover). Areas of
rain and snow until 1200, then local rain.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................10%.
Max temperature.....49-55 near 5000 feet.
35-43 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........42-52% near 5000 feet.
54-64% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......8% drier near 5000 feet.
14% drier near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......South around 15 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....West 35-40 mph.
Mixing height.......5000 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......910.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the
upper 40s in the valleys and in the upper 30s in the mountains.
Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the
upper 40s in the valleys and in the upper 30s in the mountains.
Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of snow and rain. Lows in the
upper 20s. Highs in the mid 40s in the valleys and in the mid 30s
in the mountains. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the lower
40s in the valleys and in the lower 30s in the mountains.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs around
40 in the valleys and in the lower 30s in the mountains.
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$$
UTZ495-050100-
Color Country West Desert-
205 AM MST Sun Jan 4 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Areas of rain.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................10%.
Max temperature.....49-55 near 5000 feet.
39-46 near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........62-72% near 5000 feet.
71-81% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......9% wetter near 5000 feet.
unchanged near 7000 feet.
20-foot winds.......South 15-20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 45 mph.
Mixing height.......4800 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Areas of rain and
snow until 2400, then widespread rain and snow.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................40%.
Min temperature.....28-38.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........79-89%.
24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South around 20 mph with gusts to around 35
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 45 mph.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Areas of
rain until 1200. Areas of snow.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................20%.
Max temperature.....45-51 near 5000 feet.
36-42 near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........58-68% near 5000 feet.
66-76% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......5% drier.
20-foot winds.......Southwest around 15 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 40 mph becoming around 30 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......4400 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......880.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows around 30. Highs in the upper 40s
in the valleys and around 40 in the mountains. Winds generally
less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s in the valleys
and in the upper 20s in the mountains. Highs in the mid 40s in
the valleys and in the upper 30s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Areas of snow and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 20s in the valleys and in the
mid 20s in the mountains. Highs in the lower 40s in the valleys
and in the mid 30s in the mountains. Winds generally less than
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 12 in the valleys and around
18 in the mountains. Highs in the upper 30s in the valleys and in
the lower 30s in the mountains.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 11 in the valleys and
around 19 in the mountains. Highs around 40 in the valleys and in
the mid 30s in the mountains.
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$$
UTZ496-050100-
Color Country Mountains-
205 AM MST Sun Jan 4 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Areas of rain and
snow after 1200.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................10%.
Max temperature.....43-51 near 6000 feet.
35-43 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........68-78% near 6000 feet.
72-82% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph becoming south around
15 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 45 mph.
Mixing height.......3700 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......570.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Areas of rain and
snow until 2400, then widespread snow and rain.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................50%.
Min temperature.....27-37 near 6000 feet.
24-33 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........87-97% near 6000 feet.
83-93% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......South around 15 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 40-45 mph.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Areas of
snow and rain.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................40%.
Max temperature.....40-48 near 6000 feet.
32-40 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........60-70% near 6000 feet.
65-75% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......8% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 35-40 mph.
Mixing height.......4500 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......860.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s in the valleys
and in the mid 20s in the mountains. Highs in the mid 40s in the
valleys and in the upper 30s in the mountains. Winds generally
less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Local snow. Lows in the upper 20s in
the valleys and in the lower 20s in the mountains. Highs in the
mid 40s in the valleys and in the upper 30s in the mountains.
Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of snow. Lows in the mid 20s in
the valleys and in the lower 20s in the mountains. Highs around
40 in the valleys and in the lower 30s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Local snow. Lows around 17 in the valleys
and around 13 in the mountains. Highs in the upper 30s in the
valleys and in the lower 30s in the mountains.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 16. Highs around 40 in the
valleys and in the mid 30s in the mountains.
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$$
UTZ497-050100-
Mojave Desert-
205 AM MST Sun Jan 4 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Areas of rain
until 1200, then scattered rain showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................10%.
Max temperature.....53-59 near 3000 feet.
41-48 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........68-76% near 3000 feet.
78-88% near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 40 mph.
Mixing height.......3200 ft AGL.
Climatology......10-20th Percentile.
Clearing Index......380.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Numerous rain
showers until 2400. Isolated thunderstorms.
Rain showers after 2400.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................50%.
Min temperature.....43-50 near 3000 feet.
36-42 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........82-92% near 3000 feet.
87-97% near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 40 mph.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Areas of rain
until 1200.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................20%.
Max temperature.....51-57 near 3000 feet.
39-46 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........59-68% near 3000 feet.
69-79% near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......8% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 40 mph becoming around 30 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......4200 ft AGL.
Climatology......10-20th Percentile.
Clearing Index......460.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s in the valleys
and in the upper 30s in the mountains. Highs in the lower 50s in
the valleys and in the lower 40s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s in the valleys
and in the mid 30s in the mountains. Highs in the lower 50s in
the valleys and in the lower 40s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Areas of rain, snow and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 30s in the valleys and in the
lower 30s in the mountains. Highs in the lower 50s in the valleys
and around 40 in the mountains. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the upper
40s in the valleys and in the upper 30s in the mountains.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the lower 50s
in the valleys and in the lower 40s in the mountains.
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$$
UTZ498-050100-
Grand Staircase-
205 AM MST Sun Jan 4 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Areas of
rain after 1200.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Max temperature.....52-60 near 4000 feet.
45-51 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........49-59% near 4000 feet.
62-72% near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......9% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 40 mph.
Mixing height.......3400 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......330.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Areas of rain.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................20%.
Min temperature.....36-43 near 4000 feet.
31-39 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........83-93%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 40 mph.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (75-85% cloud cover). Areas of
rain and snow.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................30%.
Max temperature.....50-57 near 4000 feet.
41-48 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........48-58% near 4000 feet.
60-70% near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph becoming southwest
around 15 mph in the afternoon.
12K ft MSL winds....West around 40 mph.
Mixing height.......4900 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......880.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s in the valleys and
around 30 in the mountains. Highs in the lower 50s in the valleys
and in the mid 40s in the mountains. Winds generally less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s in the valleys
and in the upper 20s in the mountains. Highs in the lower 50s in
the valleys and in the mid 40s in the mountains. Winds generally
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of rain and snow. Lows in the
lower 30s in the valleys and in the upper 20s in the mountains.
Highs around 50 in the valleys and in the lower 40s in the
mountains. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Local snow. Lows in the mid 20s in the
valleys and around 20 in the mountains. Highs in the mid 40s in
the valleys and around 40 in the mountains.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s in the valleys and
around 20 in the mountains. Highs in the lower 40s.
=
$$
.8-14 day outlook for Sunday January 11 to Saturday January 17
Temperature... Above Normal
Precipitation... Below Normal
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