Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
809
FNUS55 KGJT 300903
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
303 AM MDT Thu May 30 2024
.DISCUSSION...Slightly cooler temperatures and lighter winds will
during the remainder of the week. Afternoon convection remains
possible along the Colorado Divide mountains through the weekend.
Hot and dry weather will firmly settle in next week, with at least
localized critical fire weather conditions possible each afternoon.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-310115-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
303 AM MDT Thu May 30 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....66-76 F near 6000 feet
52-62 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........11-21%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1000, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....39-49 F near 6000 feet
33-43 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........46-56%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (10-20%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 8000
feet, mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....69-79 F near 6000 feet
58-68 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........11-21%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 42-52. Highs 77-87. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 46-56. Highs 77-87. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 79-89. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 50-60. Highs 80-90.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 81-91.
$$
COZ201-310115-
Routt Forecast Area-
303 AM MDT Thu May 30 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....59-69 F.
Min humidity........15-25%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....32-42 F.
Max humidity........43-53%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....59-69 F.
Min humidity........16-26%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 38-48. Highs 65-75. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 41-51. Highs 66-76. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 68-78. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 44-54. Highs 69-79.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 43-53. Highs 69-79.
$$
COZ202-310115-
White River Forecast Area-
303 AM MDT Thu May 30 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet
57-67 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........11-16%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
Max humidity........44-54%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....69-79 F near 6000 feet
58-68 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........12-17%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 42-52. Highs 78-88. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 47-57. Highs 78-88. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 79-89. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 50-60. Highs 81-91.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 49-59. Highs 81-91.
$$
COZ203-310115-
Lower Colorado River-
303 AM MDT Thu May 30 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....70-80 F near 6000 feet
63-73 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........9-14%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 12000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....45-55 F near 6000 feet
38-48 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........31-41%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....72-82 F near 6000 feet
63-73 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........11-16%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 48-58. Highs 79-89. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 50-60. Highs 79-89. West winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 50-60. Highs 81-91. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 53-63. Highs 82-92.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 53-63. Highs 84-94.
$$
COZ205-310115-
Colorado River Headwaters-
303 AM MDT Thu May 30 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%) until 1200, then partly cloudy
(30-40%). Isolated showers and thunderstorms
after 1200.
Max temperature.....66-76 F.
Min humidity........13-23%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1000, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then west 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....37-47 F.
Max humidity........41-51%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....65-75 F.
Min humidity........14-24%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 0900, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 38-48. Highs 67-77. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 68-78. West winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 70-80. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 43-53. Highs 71-81.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 44-54. Highs
72-82.
$$
COZ290-310115-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
303 AM MDT Thu May 30 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....73-83 F near 6000 feet
67-77 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........8-13%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 13000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....41-51 F near 6000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........26-36%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....74-84 F near 6000 feet
68-78 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........9-14%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000. 11000 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 81-91. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 50-60. Highs 81-91. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 50-60. Highs 83-93. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 53-63. Highs 84-94.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 53-63. Highs 86-96.
$$
COZ291-310115-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
303 AM MDT Thu May 30 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....64-74 F.
Min humidity........12-17%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 12500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....37-47 F.
Max humidity........29-39%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers after 1200.
Max temperature.....65-75 F.
Min humidity........11-21%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 0900, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 41-51. Highs 70-80. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 70-80. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 72-82. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 45-55. Highs 73-83.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 46-56. Highs 75-85.
$$
COZ292-310115-
North Fork Forecast Area-
303 AM MDT Thu May 30 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....74-84 F near 6000 feet
65-75 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........9-14%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 13500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....41-51 F.
Max humidity........30-40%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....74-84 F near 6000 feet
66-76 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........10-15%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000. 11000 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 47-57. Highs 81-91. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 81-91. West winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 82-92. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 52-62. Highs 84-94.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 52-62. Highs 85-95.
$$
COZ293-310115-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
303 AM MDT Thu May 30 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....65-75 F.
Min humidity........11-21%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
west 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900. 13000 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....37-47 F.
Max humidity........41-51%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....66-76 F.
Min humidity........11-21%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 69-79. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 71-81. West winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 72-82. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 41-51. Highs 73-83.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 43-53. Highs
75-85.
$$
COZ207-310115-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
303 AM MDT Thu May 30 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....76-86 F.
Min humidity........9-14%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 13500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....45-55 F.
Max humidity........28-38%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....74-84 F.
Min humidity........8-13%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000. 13500 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 82-92. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 81-91. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 83-93. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 84-94.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 50-60. Highs 87-97.
$$
COZ294-310115-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
303 AM MDT Thu May 30 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....64-74 F.
Min humidity........11-21%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 12500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....41-51 F.
Max humidity........28-38%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....65-75 F.
Min humidity........12-17%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 12000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 70-80. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 68-78. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 71-81. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 72-82.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 75-85.
$$
COZ295-310115-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
303 AM MDT Thu May 30 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....64-74 F.
Min humidity........12-17%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900. 14000 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....39-49 F.
Max humidity........36-46%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....66-76 F.
Min humidity........12-17%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 12500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 41-51. Highs 72-82. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 72-82. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 74-84. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 75-85.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 45-55. Highs
78-88.
$$
UTZ485-310115-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
303 AM MDT Thu May 30 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....59-69 F near 7000 feet
46-56 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......10 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........14-24%.
24 hr trend......3% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....36-46 F near 7000 feet
26-36 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........43-53%.
24 hr trend......13% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 2000. 1500 ft AGL after 2100.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 10000 feet,
isolated showers after 1200.
Max temperature.....62-72 F near 7000 feet
49-59 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........14-24%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 42-52. Highs 69-79. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 46-56. Highs 69-79. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 73-83. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 49-59. Highs 72-82.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 47-57. Highs 74-84.
$$
UTZ486-310115-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
303 AM MDT Thu May 30 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until
1200, then mostly sunny (20-30%). Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet
52-62 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........12-17% near 6000 feet
16-26% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....40-50 F near 6000 feet
34-44 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........39-49% near 6000 feet
46-56% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......12% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until
1200, then mostly sunny (20-30%). Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....69-79 F near 6000 feet
55-65 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........12-22%.
24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 76-86. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 49-59. Highs 77-87. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 79-89. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 53-63. Highs 79-89.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 51-61. Highs 80-90.
$$
UTZ487-310115-
Book Cliffs-
303 AM MDT Thu May 30 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....69-79 F near 6000 feet
62-72 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......9 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........9-14%.
24 hr trend......4% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0800. 11500 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......500 until 1200, then 1050.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....45-55 F.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........33-43%.
24 hr trend......16% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then north 5
mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....71-81 F near 6000 feet
64-74 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........12-17%.
24 hr trend......3% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 47-57. Highs 78-88. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 51-61. Highs 79-89. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 81-91. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 54-64. Highs 81-91.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 53-63. Highs 82-92.
$$
UTZ490-310115-
Colorado River Basin-
303 AM MDT Thu May 30 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....79-89 F near 5000 feet
67-77 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........6-11%.
24 hr trend......4% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 12000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....49-59 F.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........23-33%.
24 hr trend......14% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
northeast.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....81-91 F near 5000 feet
69-79 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........8-13%.
24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 12000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 52-62. Highs 85-95. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 55-65. Highs 85-95. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 55-65. Highs 86-96. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 58-68. Highs 88-98.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 58-68. Highs 89-99.
$$
UTZ491-310115-
Southeast Utah-
303 AM MDT Thu May 30 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....80-90 F near 5000 feet
63-73 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........8-13%.
24 hr trend......7% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900. 14000 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....51-61 F near 5000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........25-35%.
24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....82-92 F near 5000 feet
66-76 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........7-12%.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000. 14500 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 52-62. Highs 86-96. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 54-64. Highs 84-94. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 54-64. Highs 86-96. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 56-66. Highs 86-96.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 56-66. Highs 89-99.
$$