Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
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FNUS55 KGJT 250929
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
229 AM MST Sun Jan 25 2026
.DISCUSSION...
This is an automatically generated forecast with no discussion.
The normal Fire Weather Forecast will resume in its entirety in
the spring.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-252300-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
229 AM MST Sun Jan 25 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....22-32 F near 6000 feet
11-21 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........25-35% near 6000 feet
36-46% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then northwest 20
to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....3-13 F.
Max humidity........58-73% near 6000 feet
54-64% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....25-35 F near 6000 feet
18-28 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........15-25% near 6000 feet
22-32% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 12-22. Highs 37-47. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 38-48. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 14-24. Highs 39-49. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15-25. Highs 40-50.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18-28. Highs 43-53.
$$
COZ201-252300-
Routt Forecast Area-
229 AM MST Sun Jan 25 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Patchy fog until
1200, patchy blowing snow after 1200. Scattered
snow showers until 1200, numerous snow showers
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....11-21 F.
Min humidity........52-62%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then northwest 20
to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Patchy fog after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....6 below-4 above F.
Max humidity........65-80%.
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....North 35 to 45 mph becoming northwest 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....19-29 F.
Min humidity........23-33%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph increasing to 35 to 45
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 6 above-16. Highs 26-36. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 6 above-16. Highs 30-40. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 30-40. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 30-40.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 13-23. Highs 33-43.
$$
COZ202-252300-
White River Forecast Area-
229 AM MST Sun Jan 25 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 6000 feet, patchy
fog until 1200. Near 8000 feet, patchy blowing
snow after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....23-33 F near 6000 feet
12-22 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........25-35% near 6000 feet
40-50% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
northwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%). Near 6000 feet, patchy
fog after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....Zero-10 above F.
Max humidity........56-71%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....29-39 F near 6000 feet
18-28 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........14-24% near 6000 feet
20-30% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 11-21. Highs 36-46. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 9 above-19. Highs 38-48. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 14-24. Highs 39-49. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 13-23. Highs 40-50.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 42-52.
$$
COZ203-252300-
Lower Colorado River-
229 AM MST Sun Jan 25 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....27-37 F near 6000 feet
17-27 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........31-41%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 1200, then northwest 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....5-15 F.
Max humidity........54-64%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....26-36 F near 6000 feet
22-32 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........19-29%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 12-22. Highs 34-44. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 13-23. Highs 37-47. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18-28. Highs 39-49. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 18-28. Highs 40-50.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 20-30. Highs 42-52.
$$
COZ205-252300-
Colorado River Headwaters-
229 AM MST Sun Jan 25 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Patchy fog until
1200, patchy blowing snow after 1200. Scattered
snow showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....14-24 F.
Min humidity........46-56%.
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.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then northwest 20
to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 2400, then clear
(0-10%). Patchy blowing snow until 2400, patchy
fog after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....3 below-7 above F.
Max humidity........61-76%.
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....Northwest 35 to 45 mph becoming north 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....23-33 F.
Min humidity........21-31%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 25 to 35 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 3 above-13. Highs 27-37. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 4 above-14. Highs 31-41. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 31-41. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 31-41.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 13-23. Highs 34-44.
$$
COZ290-252300-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
229 AM MST Sun Jan 25 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....26-36 F near 6000 feet
17-27 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........29-39% near 6000 feet
39-49% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1700, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Near 8000 feet, patchy
fog.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....2-12 F near 6000 feet
2 below-8 above F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........56-66% near 6000 feet
64-79% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....27-37 F near 6000 feet
21-31 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........19-29%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 12-22. Highs 36-46. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 14-24. Highs 39-49. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 20-30. Highs 41-51. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 18-28. Highs 43-53.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 20-30. Highs 45-55.
$$
COZ291-252300-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
229 AM MST Sun Jan 25 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....15-25 F.
Min humidity........38-48%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Patchy fog.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....6 below-4 above F.
Max humidity........67-82%.
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....North 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....22-32 F.
Min humidity........19-29%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 6 above-16. Highs 29-39. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 6 above-16. Highs 34-44. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 13-23. Highs 33-43. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 11-21. Highs 34-44.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 14-24. Highs 37-47.
$$
COZ292-252300-
North Fork Forecast Area-
229 AM MST Sun Jan 25 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (40-50%), patchy fog until
1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....22-32 F near 6000 feet
15-25 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........33-43% near 6000 feet
41-51% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 ft AGL until
1700, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 2400, then clear
(0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....Zero-10 above F near 6000 feet
5 below-5 above F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........56-71%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 35 to 45 mph becoming north 30 to 40
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....27-37 F near 6000 feet
21-31 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........20-30%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 35-45. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 11-21. Highs 38-48. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 40-50. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 15-25. Highs 40-50.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18-28. Highs 43-53.
$$
COZ293-252300-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
229 AM MST Sun Jan 25 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Patchy fog until
1200, patchy blowing snow after 1200. Scattered
snow showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....17-27 F.
Min humidity........45-55%.
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.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 2400, then clear
(0-10%). Patchy blowing snow until 2400, patchy
fog after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....7 below-3 above F.
Max humidity........64-79%.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35
mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....23-33 F.
Min humidity........25-35%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 25 to 35 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 1 below-9. Highs 26-36. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows zero-10. Highs 30-40. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 6 above-16. Highs 31-41. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 6 above-16. Highs 31-41.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 34-44.
$$
COZ207-252300-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
229 AM MST Sun Jan 25 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....29-39 F.
Min humidity........23-33%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 1700, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Patchy fog after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....7-17 F.
Max humidity........56-71%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 35 to 45 mph becoming north 30 to 40
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....28-38 F.
Min humidity........14-24%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 9 above-19. Highs 38-48. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 40-50. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 17-27. Highs 42-52. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 16-26. Highs 45-55.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 18-28. Highs 46-56.
$$
COZ294-252300-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
229 AM MST Sun Jan 25 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%) until 1200, then partly cloudy
(30-40%). Patchy blowing snow after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....18-28 F.
Min humidity........31-41%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then northwest
20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 2400, then clear
(0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....1-11 F.
Max humidity........58-73%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph decreasing to 20
mph after midnight.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....26-36 F.
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....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 31-41. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 9 above-19. Highs 35-45. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15-25. Highs 36-46. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 14-24. Highs 37-47.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 16-26. Highs 40-50.
$$
COZ295-252300-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
229 AM MST Sun Jan 25 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....24-34 F.
Min humidity........29-39%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....Zero-10 above F.
Max humidity........55-70%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....26-36 F.
Min humidity........17-27%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 4 above-14. Highs 32-42. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 7 above-17. Highs 37-47. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 13-23. Highs 37-47. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 13-23. Highs 38-48.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 14-24. Highs 40-50.
$$
UTZ485-252300-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
229 AM MST Sun Jan 25 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....17-27 F near 7000 feet
8-18 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........28-38% near 7000 feet
39-49% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 45 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 25 to
35 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....3-13 F near 7000 feet
6 below-4 above F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........43-53% near 7000 feet
53-63% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......34% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....31-41 F near 7000 feet
24-34 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........18-28%.
24 hr trend......13% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15-25. Highs 33-43. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 13-23. Highs 35-45. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 17-27. Highs 35-45. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 17-27. Highs 37-47.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 20-30. Highs 40-50.
$$
UTZ486-252300-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
229 AM MST Sun Jan 25 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....23-33 F near 5000 feet
13-23 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........24-34% near 5000 feet
34-44% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph increasing to 40 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 1050.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....2-12 F.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........51-61%.
24 hr trend......16% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....28-38 F near 5000 feet
19-29 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........20-30%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15-25. Highs 34-44. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 13-23. Highs 34-44. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18-28. Highs 36-46. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 17-27. Highs 38-48.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 20-30. Highs 40-50.
$$
UTZ487-252300-
Book Cliffs-
229 AM MST Sun Jan 25 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....27-37 F near 5000 feet
22-32 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........19-29%.
24 hr trend......8% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then northwest 20
to 25 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....8-18 F.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........42-52%.
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.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then south.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....31-41 F near 5000 feet
26-36 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........12-22%.
24 hr trend......8% 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.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15-25. Highs 38-48. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 14-24. Highs 39-49. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18-28. Highs 40-50. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 18-28. Highs 42-52.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 20-30. Highs 44-54.
$$
UTZ490-252300-
Colorado River Basin-
229 AM MST Sun Jan 25 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly sunny (10-20%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 7000
feet, partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....32-42 F near 5000 feet
24-34 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........21-31%.
24 hr trend......11% 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.......8500 ft AGL until 1700, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 1200, then northwest 15 to 20
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 500 until 1200,
then 750 until 1300, then 1050 until 1700, then
Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....9-19 F.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........49-59% near 5000 feet
39-49% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......8% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....31-41 F near 5000 feet
23-33 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........17-27%.
24 hr trend......5% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 36-46. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 16-26. Highs 38-48. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 20-30. Highs 40-50. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 20-30. Highs 43-53.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 22-32. Highs 44-54.
$$
UTZ491-252300-
Southeast Utah-
229 AM MST Sun Jan 25 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%). Near
8000 feet, mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200,
then partly cloudy (30-40%), patchy blowing
snow after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....34-44 F near 5000 feet
19-29 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........19-29% near 5000 feet
31-41% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......22% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph increasing to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 7000 ft AGL until
1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 700 until 1300,
then 1050 until 1700, then 550.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....15-25 F near 5000 feet
7-17 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........49-59%.
24 hr trend......26% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....34-44 F near 5000 feet
24-34 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........15-25%.
24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 15-25. Highs 38-48. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 16-26. Highs 40-50. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 20-30. Highs 42-52. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 20-30. Highs 45-55.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 21-31. Highs 46-56.
$$