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 072106
FWFSLC
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Utah
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
206 PM MST Wed Jan 7 2026
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UTZ478-081300-
Salt Lake Desert-
206 PM MST Wed Jan 7 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). North of I-80,
widespread snow and areas of rain until 2400,
then areas of snow. South of I-80, areas of
snow until 2400. Areas of rain. Numerous snow
showers and isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................50% north of I-80 and 30% south of I-80.
Min temperature.....20-30 near 5000 feet.
14-20 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler near 5000 feet.
9 degrees cooler near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........78-88% near 5000 feet.
83-93% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6% wetter near 5000 feet.
11% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....West 25-30 mph.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (75-85% cloud cover). North of
I-80, areas of snow until 1200. South of I-80,
areas of snow.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................20% north of I-80 and 40% south of I-80.
Max temperature.....29-36 near 5000 feet.
17-25 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......9 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........52-62% near 5000 feet.
63-73% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......7% drier near 5000 feet.
2% drier near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15-20 mph with gusts to around 35
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Northwest 20-25 mph.
Mixing height.......5500 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70% cloud cover).
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Min temperature.....11-21.
24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........66-76%.
24 hr trend......15% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15-20 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....North around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........North of I-80, mostly cloudy (65-75% cloud
cover). South of I-80, partly sunny (50-60%
cloud cover) until 1200, then partly cloudy
(35-45% cloud cover).
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Max temperature.....27-36 near 5000 feet.
18-25 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........52-62% near 5000 feet.
61-71% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged near 5000 feet.
7% drier near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....North around 35 mph.
Mixing height.......3900 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......320.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 18. Highs in the mid 30s in
the valleys and in the mid 20s in the mountains. Winds generally
less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 19. Highs in the upper 30s
in the valleys and in the upper 20s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 20. Highs around 40 in the
valleys and in the lower 30s in the mountains. Winds generally
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the
lower 40s in the valleys and in the lower 30s in the mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the
lower 40s in the valleys and in the lower 30s in the mountains.
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UTZ479-081300-
Wasatch Mountains-
206 PM MST Wed Jan 7 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Snow showers and
isolated thunderstorms. North of I-80, areas of
snow until 2400, south of I-80, widespread snow
until 2400, snow showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 2400.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................80% north of I-80 and 60% south of I-80.
Min temperature.....21-28 near 5000 feet.
17-24 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........79-89%.
24 hr trend......6% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....West 25-30 mph.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). North of I-80,
areas of snow. South of I-80, widespread snow.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................50% north of I-80 and 70% south of I-80.
Max temperature.....30-36 near 5000 feet.
20-29 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........59-69% near 5000 feet.
69-79% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......11% drier near 5000 feet.
unchanged near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph becoming northwest
around 15 mph in the afternoon.
12K ft MSL winds....Northwest 20-25 mph.
Mixing height.......4100 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......740.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80% cloud cover). Local snow
until 2400.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................0% north of I-80 and 10% south of I-80.
Min temperature.....10-19 near 5000 feet.
4-13 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......12 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........78-88% near 5000 feet.
71-81% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......11% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northwest around 15 mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Northwest around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny (65-75% cloud cover). North of
I-80, local snow after 1200. South of I-80,
local snow until 1200.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Max temperature.....26-32 near 5000 feet.
16-25 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........53-63% near 5000 feet.
57-67% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5% drier near 5000 feet.
12% drier near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....North around 35 mph.
Mixing height.......3200 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......270.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 16 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. Winds generally less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 15. Highs in the upper 30s
in the valleys and in the lower 30s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 17. Highs around 40 in the
valleys and in the mid 30s in the mountains. Winds generally less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 19. Highs around 40 in the
valleys and in the mid 30s in the mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the
lower 40s in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the mountains.
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$$
UTZ480-081300-
Uinta Mountains-
206 PM MST Wed Jan 7 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Widespread snow.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................50%.
Min temperature.....21-27 near 7000 feet.
11-19 near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........79-89% near 7000 feet.
83-93% near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......8% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....West around 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Widespread snow.
Areas of blowing snow after 1200.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................60%.
Max temperature.....26-32 near 7000 feet.
18-24 near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......9 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........64-68% near 7000 feet.
67-77% near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged near 7000 feet.
8% wetter near 9000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph becoming northwest
around 15 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....West 20-25 mph.
Mixing height.......3800 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......920.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Local snow
until 2400. Blowing snow until 2400. Areas of
blowing snow after 2400.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Min temperature.....8-14 near 7000 feet.
3 below to 7 above zero near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......13 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........68-78% near 7000 feet.
75-85% near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......9% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northwest around 15 mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph. Gusts up to 30
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Northwest 20-25 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny (55-65% cloud cover) until 1200,
then partly cloudy (35-45% cloud cover).
Blowing snow until 1200. Local snow until 1200.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Max temperature.....22-28 near 7000 feet.
15-22 near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........49-55% near 7000 feet.
50-60% near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......15% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....North around 30 mph.
Mixing height.......3200 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......360.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 13 in the valleys and
around 6 in the mountains. Highs in the lower 30s in the valleys
and in the upper 20s in the mountains. Winds generally less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 18 in the valleys and around
13 in the mountains. Highs around 40 in the valleys and in the
mid 30s in the mountains. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s in the valleys and
around 17 in the mountains. Highs in the lower 40s in the valleys
and in the upper 30s in the mountains. Winds generally less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 19. Highs in the lower 40s
in the valleys and in the upper 30s in the mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the
mid 40s in the valleys and around 40 in the mountains.
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$$
UTZ481-081300-
Western Ashley National Forest-
206 PM MST Wed Jan 7 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Areas of snow.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................20%.
Min temperature.....16-22 near 7000 feet.
8-17 near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........67-77% near 7000 feet.
72-82% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......2% drier near 7000 feet.
3% wetter near 10000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....West 15-20 mph.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Widespread
snow. Patchy blowing snow after 1200.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................40%.
Max temperature.....26-36 near 7000 feet.
16-26 near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........48-58% near 7000 feet.
54-64% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......8% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15-20 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph in the
afternoon.
12K ft MSL winds....Northwest around 15 mph.
Mixing height.......4300 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (65-75% cloud cover). Local snow
until 2400. Patchy blowing snow until 2400.
Blowing snow after 2400.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Min temperature.....6-12 near 7000 feet.
2 below to 6 above zero near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......11 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........51-61% near 7000 feet.
57-67% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......15% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northwest around 20 mph with gusts to around 45
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Northwest around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (35-45% cloud cover). Patchy
blowing snow until 1200.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Max temperature.....24-33 near 7000 feet.
13-23 near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........40-50% near 7000 feet.
44-54% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......10% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15-20 mph with gusts to around 40
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....North 30-35 mph.
Mixing height.......3300 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......600.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 13 in the valleys and
around 7 in the mountains. Highs in the mid 30s in the valleys
and in the mid 20s in the mountains. Northwest winds around
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 20 in the valleys and around
14 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.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s in the valleys and
around 17 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.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s in the valleys and
in the lower 20s in the mountains. Highs in the mid 40s in the
valleys and in the mid 30s in the mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 30 in the valleys and in
the mid 20s in the mountains. Highs in the upper 40s in the
valleys and in the upper 30s in the mountains.
=
$$
UTZ482-081300-
Western Uintah Basin-
206 PM MST Wed Jan 7 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Areas of snow.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Min temperature.....16-26.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........79-89%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....West around 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80% cloud cover). Areas of
snow.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................10%.
Max temperature.....35-41 near 6000 feet.
25-31 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........44-50% near 6000 feet.
50-60% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph becoming northwest
around 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph in
the afternoon.
12K ft MSL winds....Northwest 20-25 mph.
Mixing height.......5200 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (45-55% cloud cover) until 2400,
then partly cloudy (25-35% cloud cover).
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Min temperature.....5-15.
24 hr trend......10 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........53-61% near 6000 feet.
56-66% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......24% drier near 6000 feet.
19% drier near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 15-20 mph with gusts to around 35
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Northwest around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (25-35% cloud cover) until 1200,
then sunny (10-20% cloud cover).
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Max temperature.....29-35 near 6000 feet.
22-28 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........33-37% near 6000 feet.
38-48% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......12% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....North around 30 mph.
Mixing height.......4300 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......540.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 12. Highs in the lower 30s.
Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 17. Highs in the upper 30s.
Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 19. Highs in the lower 40s.
Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the mid
40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the mid
40s.
=
$$
UTZ483-081300-
Southern Ashley National Forest-
206 PM MST Wed Jan 7 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Areas of snow.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................20%.
Min temperature.....23-29 near 7000 feet.
19-25 near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........69-79% near 7000 feet.
77-87% near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......2% drier near 7000 feet.
3% wetter near 9000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....West 25-30 mph.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80% cloud cover). Areas of
snow.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................20%.
Max temperature.....31-37 near 7000 feet.
21-27 near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........46-56% near 7000 feet.
56-66% near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......2% drier near 7000 feet.
9% drier near 9000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph becoming northwest
around 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph in
the afternoon.
12K ft MSL winds....Northwest 25-30 mph.
Mixing height.......4300 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50% cloud cover). Patchy
blowing snow after 2400.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Min temperature.....12-18 near 7000 feet.
8-14 near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......11 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........57-67%.
24 hr trend......20% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northwest around 20 mph with gusts to around 40
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Northwest around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40% cloud cover) until 1200,
then sunny (15-25% cloud cover).
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Max temperature.....27-33 near 7000 feet.
18-24 near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........34-44% near 7000 feet.
44-54% near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......13% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northwest around 15 mph in the morning becoming
upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....North around 35 mph.
Mixing height.......3400 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......540.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 14. Highs in the mid 30s in
the valleys and in the mid 20s in the mountains. Winds generally
less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 18. Highs in the upper 30s in
the valleys and in the lower 30s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the
lower 40s in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the mountains.
Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the mid
40s in the valleys and in the upper 30s in the mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the
mid 40s in the valleys and in the upper 30s in the mountains.
=
$$
UTZ484-081300-
Tavaputs Plateau-
206 PM MST Wed Jan 7 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Areas of snow.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................10%.
Min temperature.....23-30 near 6000 feet.
20-26 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........78-88% near 6000 feet.
83-93% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......7% drier near 6000 feet.
1% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....West 20-25 mph.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80% cloud cover). Areas of
snow.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................10%.
Max temperature.....36-42 near 6000 feet.
26-32 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........43-47% near 6000 feet.
53-63% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph becoming northwest
around 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph in
the afternoon.
12K ft MSL winds....Northwest 20-25 mph.
Mixing height.......5100 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (50-60% cloud cover) until 2400,
then partly cloudy (40-50% cloud cover).
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Min temperature.....9-19.
24 hr trend......11 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........52-62% near 6000 feet.
56-66% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......26% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northwest around 15 mph with gusts to around 40
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....North around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (10-20% cloud cover).
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Max temperature.....30-36 near 6000 feet.
22-28 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........29-35% near 6000 feet.
41-51% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......14% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northwest around 15 mph in the morning becoming
upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....North 25-30 mph.
Mixing height.......4200 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......570.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 14. Highs in the mid 30s in
the valleys and in the upper 20s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 17. Highs in the upper 30s in
the valleys and in the lower 30s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 20. Highs in the upper 30s.
Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the
lower 40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the mid
40s.
=
$$
UTZ488-081300-
Manti National Forest-
206 PM MST Wed Jan 7 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Widespread snow.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................60%.
Min temperature.....21-28 near 6500 feet.
17-24 near 8500 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........81-91%.
24 hr trend......15% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....West 20-25 mph.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Widespread
snow.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................60%.
Max temperature.....28-36 near 6500 feet.
21-28 near 8500 feet.
24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........57-67% near 6500 feet.
64-74% near 8500 feet.
24 hr trend......7% wetter near 6500 feet.
13% wetter near 8500 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph becoming northwest
around 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph in
the afternoon.
12K ft MSL winds....Northwest around 25 mph.
Mixing height.......3500 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80% cloud cover). Local snow
until 2400. Patchy blowing snow.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Min temperature.....10-16 near 6500 feet.
4-13 near 8500 feet.
24 hr trend......12 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........69-79%.
24 hr trend......15% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 20-25 mph with gusts to around 45
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Northwest 30-35 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (65-75% cloud cover) until 1200,
then partly cloudy (35-45% cloud cover). Patchy
blowing snow until 1200.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Max temperature.....23-30 near 6500 feet.
14-24 near 8500 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........44-54% near 6500 feet.
51-61% near 8500 feet.
24 hr trend......14% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northwest around 20 mph with gusts to around 35
mph in the morning becoming upslope/upvalley
5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....North around 40 mph.
Mixing height.......2600 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......410.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 9. Highs in the lower 30s
in the valleys and in the mid 20s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 20 in the valleys and around
16 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.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 19. Highs in the lower 40s
in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 20. Highs in the lower 40s
in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the
mid 40s in the valleys and in the upper 30s in the mountains.
=
$$
UTZ489-081300-
San Rafael Swell-
206 PM MST Wed Jan 7 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Areas of rain and
snow.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................10%.
Min temperature.....22-32.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........80-90% near 5000 feet.
78-85% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....West 20-25 mph.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Areas of
snow.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................10%.
Max temperature.....40-46 near 5000 feet.
31-37 near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........39-49% near 5000 feet.
46-56% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......8% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph becoming northwest
around 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph in
the afternoon.
12K ft MSL winds....Northwest 15-20 mph.
Mixing height.......4600 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (50-60% cloud cover).
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Min temperature.....18-24 near 5000 feet.
13-20 near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......9 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........45-55% near 5000 feet.
52-62% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......38% drier near 5000 feet.
28% drier near 7000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Northwest around 15 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....North 20-25 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (10-20% cloud cover).
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Max temperature.....36-42 near 5000 feet.
26-32 near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........24-31% near 5000 feet.
32-42% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......16% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northwest around 15 mph in the morning becoming
upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....North around 30 mph becoming around 40 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing height.......4300 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......780.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 16. Highs in the upper 30s
in the valleys and in the lower 30s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 19. Highs around 40 in the
valleys and in the mid 30s in the mountains. Winds generally less
than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the
lower 40s. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the mid
40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the
upper 40s.
=
$$
UTZ492-081300-
Central Utah West Desert-
206 PM MST Wed Jan 7 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Widespread snow
until 2400. Areas of rain. Numerous snow
showers and isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................40%.
Min temperature.....22-31 near 5000 feet.
19-25 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged near 5000 feet.
5 degrees cooler near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........80-90% near 5000 feet.
84-94% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% wetter near 5000 feet.
18% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....West 20-25 mph.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Widespread snow
until 1200, then areas of snow.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................50%.
Max temperature.....33-39 near 5000 feet.
24-30 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......11 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........44-54% near 5000 feet.
61-71% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged near 5000 feet.
13% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......North 15-20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the
afternoon.
12K ft MSL winds....Northwest 20-25 mph.
Mixing height.......5700 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70% cloud cover).
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Min temperature.....11-21 near 5000 feet.
8-16 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......12 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........70-80% near 5000 feet.
63-73% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......15% drier.
20-foot winds.......North around 15 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....North 30-35 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny (50-60% cloud cover) until 1200,
then partly cloudy (25-35% cloud cover).
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Max temperature.....29-35 near 5000 feet.
17-24 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........44-54% near 5000 feet.
52-62% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% wetter near 5000 feet.
12% drier near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....North 40-45 mph.
Mixing height.......3800 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......370.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 14. Highs in the mid 30s in
the valleys and in the mid 20s in the mountains. Winds generally
less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 17. Highs in the upper 30s
in the valleys and around 30 in the mountains. Winds generally
less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 19. Highs in the lower 40s
in the valleys and in the lower 30s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the mid
40s in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the
mid 40s in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the mountains.
=
$$
UTZ493-081300-
Central Utah Mountains-
206 PM MST Wed Jan 7 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Widespread snow
until 2400, then numerous snow showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................40%.
Min temperature.....22-28 near 5000 feet.
18-24 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer near 5000 feet.
2 degrees cooler near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........94-100% near 5000 feet.
80-90% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......18% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....West 20-25 mph.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Snow.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................70%.
Max temperature.....32-38 near 5000 feet.
25-32 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......11 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........60-70%.
24 hr trend......19% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph becoming northwest
around 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph in
the afternoon.
12K ft MSL winds....West around 25 mph becoming north in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......4000 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80% cloud cover). Local snow
until 2400. Patchy blowing snow until 2400.
Patchy blowing snow after 2400.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Min temperature.....8-14 near 5000 feet.
4-13 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......13 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........80-89% near 5000 feet.
62-72% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......16% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northwest around 20 mph with gusts to around 40
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....North 30-35 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny (55-65% cloud cover) until 1200,
then partly cloudy (25-35% cloud cover).
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Max temperature.....26-32 near 5000 feet.
20-30 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........47-57%.
24 hr trend......5% drier near 5000 feet.
14% drier near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Northwest around 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in
the morning.
12K ft MSL winds....North around 45 mph.
Mixing height.......3400 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......420.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 10. Highs in the mid 30s in
the valleys and around 30 in the mountains. Winds generally less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 17. Highs in the lower 40s in
the valleys and in the upper 30s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 20. Highs in the mid 40s in
the valleys and around 40 in the mountains. Winds generally less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the mid
40s in the valleys and in the lower 40s in the mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the
upper 40s in the valleys and in the lower 40s in the mountains.
=
$$
UTZ494-081300-
Henry Mountains-
206 PM MST Wed Jan 7 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Local rain and
snow after 2400.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................10%.
Min temperature.....22-32.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........79-89% near 5000 feet.
68-78% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....West 15-20 mph.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Areas of
rain until 1200. Areas of snow.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................20%.
Max temperature.....41-47 near 5000 feet.
29-36 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........35-45% near 5000 feet.
42-52% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......9% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph becoming northwest
around 15 mph in the afternoon.
12K ft MSL winds....West around 20 mph becoming northwest around 10
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......4100 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70% cloud cover). Local snow
until 2400.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Min temperature.....20-26 near 5000 feet.
14-22 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........38-48% near 5000 feet.
42-52% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......39% drier near 5000 feet.
26% drier near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Northwest around 20 mph with gusts to around 40
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....North 20-25 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (10-20% cloud cover).
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Max temperature.....35-41 near 5000 feet.
23-31 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........22-28% near 5000 feet.
31-40% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......15% drier.
20-foot winds.......North around 20 mph with gusts to around 35
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....North around 35 mph becoming around 45 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing height.......5000 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......990.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows around 19. Highs in the upper 30s in the
valleys and around 30 in the mountains. Winds generally less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the lower
40s in the valleys and in the lower 30s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the
lower 40s in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the mountains.
Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the mid
40s in the valleys and in the upper 30s in the mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs around
50 in the valleys and in the lower 40s in the mountains.
=
$$
UTZ495-081300-
Color Country West Desert-
206 PM MST Wed Jan 7 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Areas of rain and
snow until 2400. Scattered snow showers and
isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................10%.
Min temperature.....19-29.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer near 5000 feet.
3 degrees cooler near 7000 feet.
Max humidity........80-90%.
24 hr trend......2% wetter near 5000 feet.
9% wetter near 7000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....West 20-25 mph.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Widespread snow
until 1200, then areas of snow.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................50%.
Max temperature.....34-40 near 5000 feet.
28-34 near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......11 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........48-56% near 5000 feet.
55-65% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......2% drier near 5000 feet.
3% wetter near 7000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph becoming north around
15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph in the
afternoon.
12K ft MSL winds....West around 25 mph becoming north in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......5000 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (45-55% cloud cover).
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Min temperature.....9-19.
24 hr trend......12 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........73-83%.
24 hr trend......19% drier.
20-foot winds.......North around 15 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....North 40-45 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (10-20% cloud cover).
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Max temperature.....30-36 near 5000 feet.
22-30 near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........46-55% near 5000 feet.
49-59% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% drier near 5000 feet.
6% drier near 7000 feet.
20-foot winds.......North around 15 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....North around 55 mph becoming around 45 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing height.......3700 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......680.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows around 9 in the valleys and around 16 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.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 13 in the valleys and in the
lower 20s in the mountains. Highs in the lower 40s. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows around 16 in the valleys and in the
mid 20s in the mountains. Highs in the mid 40s. Winds generally
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 17 in the valleys and in the
mid 20s in the mountains. Highs in the upper 40s in the valleys
and in the lower 40s in the mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 20 in the valleys and in
the upper 20s in the mountains. Highs in the upper 40s in the
valleys and in the mid 40s in the mountains.
=
$$
UTZ496-081300-
Color Country Mountains-
206 PM MST Wed Jan 7 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Areas of snow.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................10%.
Min temperature.....19-29.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........80-90%.
24 hr trend......4% wetter near 6000 feet.
9% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....West around 15 mph becoming around 25 mph after
midnight.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Widespread snow
until 1200, then areas of snow.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................60%.
Max temperature.....32-41 near 6000 feet.
25-32 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......9 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........50-60% near 6000 feet.
59-69% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5% drier near 6000 feet.
3% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph becoming north around
15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph in the
afternoon.
12K ft MSL winds....West around 25 mph becoming north in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......3900 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (55-65% cloud cover). Local snow
until 2400. Patchy blowing snow until 2400.
Patchy blowing snow after 2400.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Min temperature.....9-19.
24 hr trend......13 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........66-76% near 6000 feet.
62-72% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......27% drier near 6000 feet.
22% drier near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......North around 20 mph with gusts to around 45
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....North 30-35 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (25-35% cloud cover) until 1200,
then sunny (0-10% cloud cover). Patchy blowing
snow until 1200.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Max temperature.....28-38 near 6000 feet.
22-30 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........37-47%.
24 hr trend......14% drier near 6000 feet.
20% drier near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......North 15-20 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph decreasing
to 30 mph in the afternoon.
12K ft MSL winds....North 45-50 mph.
Mixing height.......3800 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......730.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows around 13. Highs in the upper 30s in the
valleys and in the mid 30s in the mountains. Winds generally less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 19. Highs in the lower 40s.
Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the mid
40s. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the upper
40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the
upper 40s.
=
$$
UTZ497-081300-
Mojave Desert-
206 PM MST Wed Jan 7 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (75-85% cloud cover). Numerous
rain showers and isolated thunderstorms after
2400.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................10%.
Min temperature.....36-43 near 3000 feet.
28-34 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........83-93%.
24 hr trend......8% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....West 20-25 mph.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Numerous
rain showers, widespread snow and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200, then areas of rain
and snow.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................50%.
Max temperature.....44-50 near 3000 feet.
34-40 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........42-51% near 3000 feet.
49-59% near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......14% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph becoming north around
15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph in the
afternoon.
12K ft MSL winds....West around 30 mph becoming north in the
afternoon.
Mixing height.......4100 ft AGL.
Climatology......10-20th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20% cloud cover).
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Min temperature.....25-34 near 3000 feet.
19-27 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......10 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........58-68%.
24 hr trend......32% drier.
20-foot winds.......North around 15 mph with gusts to around 35
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....North around 25 mph becoming around 40 mph
after midnight.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10% cloud cover).
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Max temperature.....39-47 near 3000 feet.
29-36 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........37-47% near 3000 feet.
44-51% near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......6% drier.
20-foot winds.......North around 15 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....North around 55 mph becoming around 40 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing height.......3900 ft AGL.
Climatology......10-20th Percentile.
Clearing Index......540.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Clear. 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.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. 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.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the lower
50s in the valleys and in the mid 40s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the mid
50s in the valleys and in the upper 40s in the mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the
upper 50s in the valleys and in the upper 40s in the mountains.
=
$$
UTZ498-081300-
Grand Staircase-
206 PM MST Wed Jan 7 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Local snow
after 2400.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................10%.
Min temperature.....31-38 near 4000 feet.
24-33 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........83-93%.
24 hr trend......6% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....West 20-25 mph.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Areas of rain and
snow until 1200, then widespread snow and rain.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................50%.
Max temperature.....43-49 near 4000 feet.
35-42 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........39-49% near 4000 feet.
46-56% near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......7% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....West around 25 mph becoming northwest around 10
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......3800 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80% cloud cover). Areas of
snow until 2400.
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................10%.
Min temperature.....22-28 near 4000 feet.
13-23 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......11 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........46-56% near 4000 feet.
58-68% near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......38% drier.
20-foot winds.......North around 15 mph with gusts to around 35
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....North around 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (10-20% cloud cover).
Chance lightning....0%.
CWR.................0%.
Max temperature.....38-44 near 4000 feet.
32-38 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........24-34% near 4000 feet.
30-40% near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......17% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northwest around 15 mph in the morning becoming
upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....North around 35 mph becoming around 45 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing height.......5000 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......790.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows in the lower 20s in the valleys and
around 18 in the mountains. Highs in the upper 30s. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 20s. Highs in the lower
40s. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the mid
40s. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 20s. Highs in the upper
40s.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the
lower 50s.
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.8-14 day outlook for Thursday January 15 to Wednesday January 21
Temperature... Above Normal
Precipitation... Below Normal
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