Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
450 FNUS55 KGJT 221008 FWFGJT Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 408 AM MDT Wed May 22 2024 .DISCUSSION... Drier conditions return today with winds increasing in the afternoon. An approaching frontal boundary will bring showers and thunderstorms back to the region Thursday and beyond. Winds will also be stronger Thursday afternoon. Weather conditions will remain unsettled through the weekend with afternoon showers and storms expected in the mountains. ...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS OR THUNDERSTORMS... ...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL... COZ200-230215- Little Snake Forecast Area- 408 AM MDT Wed May 22 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Max temperature.....60-70 F near 6000 feet 49-59 F near 8000 feet. Min humidity........11-16%. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph increasing to southwest 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 12500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then southwest 20 to 30 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Min temperature.....35-45 F near 6000 feet 29-39 F near 8000 feet. Max humidity........57-67%. 20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph increasing to 35 to 45 mph after midnight. Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Excellent until 2100, then poor. .THURSDAY... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers. Near 8000 feet, isolated thunderstorms after 1200. Max temperature.....51-61 F near 6000 feet 40-50 F near 8000 feet. Min humidity........17-27% near 6000 feet 24-34% near 8000 feet. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 30 mph. CWR.................10 percent. LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2. Haines Index........4 or low. 15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 45 to 55 mph decreasing to 40 to 50 mph in the afternoon. Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 28-38. Highs 60-70. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows 39-49. Highs 61-71. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet and isolated showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 36-46. Highs 59-69. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 67-77. .TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 74-84. $$ COZ201-230215- Routt Forecast Area- 408 AM MDT Wed May 22 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Max temperature.....49-59 F. Min humidity........15-25%. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph increasing to southwest 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon. Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 10000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20 to 25 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Min temperature.....31-41 F. Max humidity........40-50%. 20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. 15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph increasing to 35 to 45 mph after midnight. Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor. .THURSDAY... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers until 1200, then scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Max temperature.....50-60 F. Min humidity........25-35%. 20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph. CWR.................20 percent. LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 40 to 50 mph. Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 6500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 22-32. Highs 50-60. Winds less than 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 49-59. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and showers. Lows 31-41. Highs 48-58. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 28-38. Highs 55-65. .TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 62-72. $$ COZ202-230215- White River Forecast Area- 408 AM MDT Wed May 22 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Max temperature.....60-70 F near 6000 feet 48-58 F near 8000 feet. Min humidity........10-15%. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph. Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 12500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20 to 25 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Min temperature.....35-45 F. Max humidity........41-51% near 6000 feet 33-43% near 8000 feet. 20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. 15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph increasing to 35 to 45 mph after midnight. Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Excellent until 2100, then poor. .THURSDAY... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet, isolated showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 1200. Near 8000 feet, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms after 1200. Max temperature.....53-63 F near 6000 feet 47-57 F near 8000 feet. Min humidity........13-23% near 6000 feet 19-29% near 8000 feet. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 30 mph. CWR.................10 percent. LAL.................2. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 40 to 50 mph. Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 27-37. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 61-71. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered thunderstorms and showers near 8000 feet. Lows 36-46. Highs 60-70. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph. .MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 67-77. .TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 74-84. $$ COZ203-230215- Lower Colorado River- 408 AM MDT Wed May 22 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Max temperature.....63-73 F near 6000 feet 54-64 F near 8000 feet. Min humidity........11-16%. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph. Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1200, then 13000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20 to 25 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%). Min temperature.....42-52 F near 6000 feet 34-44 F near 8000 feet. Max humidity........27-37%. 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....Southwest 25 to 35 mph. Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor. .THURSDAY... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers after 1200. Max temperature.....64-74 F near 6000 feet 55-65 F near 8000 feet. Min humidity........11-21%. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 35 mph. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph. Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 10000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then west 20 to 30 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 35-45. Highs 64-74. Winds less than 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows 44-54. Highs 63-73. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 41-51. Highs 64-74. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 69-79. .TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 75-85. $$ COZ205-230215- Colorado River Headwaters- 408 AM MDT Wed May 22 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Max temperature.....57-67 F. Min humidity........15-25%. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph. Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 10500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20 to 25 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1500. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Min temperature.....34-44 F. Max humidity........39-49%. 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. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. 15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph increasing to 35 to 45 mph after midnight. Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 1900. 2000 ft AGL after 2000. Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor. .THURSDAY... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Max temperature.....59-69 F. Min humidity........19-29%. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 40 mph. CWR.................10 percent. LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph. Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0800, then 8000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then west 25 to 35 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then excellent. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 25-35. Highs 53-63. Winds less than 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows 34-44. Highs 52-62. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and showers. Lows 33-43. Highs 52-62. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 29-39. Highs 58-68. .TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 34-44. Highs 64-74. $$ COZ290-230215- Paradox Valley Forecast Area- 408 AM MDT Wed May 22 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%). Max temperature.....64-74 F near 6000 feet 59-69 F near 8000 feet. Min humidity........9-14%. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 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.......2500 ft AGL until 1000. 13000 ft AGL after 1200. Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 20 to 25 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%). Min temperature.....37-47 F near 6000 feet 35-45 F near 8000 feet. Max humidity........21-31%. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph. Localized gusts up to 30 mph in the evening. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. 15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph after midnight. Mixing Height.......12500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Excellent until 2100, then poor. .THURSDAY... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Max temperature.....66-76 F near 6000 feet 60-70 F near 8000 feet. Min humidity........11-16%. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 35 mph. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph. Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0800. 10000 ft AGL after 0900. Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then west 20 to 30 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then excellent. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 37-47. Highs 68-78. Winds less than 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows 45-55. Highs 66-76. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and isolated showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 42-52. Highs 67-77. Winds less than 15 mph. .MEMORIAL DAY...Clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 73-83. .TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 78-88. $$ COZ291-230215- Northern San Juan Forecast Area- 408 AM MDT Wed May 22 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Max temperature.....56-66 F. Min humidity........12-22%. 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. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph. Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900. 11500 ft AGL after 1000. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%). Min temperature.....33-43 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....Southwest 25 to 35 mph. Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor. .THURSDAY... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Max temperature.....57-67 F. Min humidity........13-23%. 20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph. Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 10500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 20 to 25 mph until 1200, then 25 to 35 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 0900, then excellent. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 31-41. Highs 58-68. Winds less than 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows 37-47. Highs 56-66. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 34-44. Highs 58-68. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph. .MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 63-73. .TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 67-77. $$ COZ292-230215- North Fork Forecast Area- 408 AM MDT Wed May 22 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Max temperature.....64-74 F near 6000 feet 57-67 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 30 mph. Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 1300, then 13500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 20 to 25 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%). Min temperature.....38-48 F. Max humidity........25-35%. 20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. 15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph after midnight. Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor. .THURSDAY... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly cloudy (40-50%). Max temperature.....65-75 F near 6000 feet 59-69 F near 8000 feet. Min humidity........12-17%. 20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph. Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 11000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then west 20 to 30 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 36-46. Highs 66-76. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy near 6000 feet and partly cloudy near 8000 feet. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows 44-54. Highs 65-75. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 41-51. Highs 66-76. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .MEMORIAL DAY...Clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 71-81. .TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 77-87. $$ COZ293-230215- Gunnison Basin Forecast Area- 408 AM MDT Wed May 22 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Max temperature.....58-68 F. Min humidity........13-23%. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph. Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000. 12500 ft AGL after 1200. Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west 20 to 25 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Min temperature.....32-42 F. Max humidity........40-50%. 20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph after midnight. Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor. .THURSDAY... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers after 1200. Max temperature.....60-70 F. Min humidity........14-24%. 20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to west 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 45 mph. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph. Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 10000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then west 25 to 35 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then excellent. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 27-37. Highs 57-67. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 45 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows 34-44. Highs 56-66. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 32-42. Highs 56-66. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph. .MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 62-72. .TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 33-43. Highs 67-77. $$ COZ207-230215- Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- 408 AM MDT Wed May 22 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%). Max temperature.....64-74 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........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph. Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 12500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15 to 20 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%). Min temperature.....39-49 F. Max humidity........26-36%. 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....Southwest 20 to 30 mph. Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor. .THURSDAY... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Max temperature.....69-79 F. Min humidity........9-14%. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 30 mph. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. 15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph. Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 12500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then west 20 to 25 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 36-46. Highs 71-81. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 42-52. Highs 68-78. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 70-80. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .MEMORIAL DAY...Clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 74-84. .TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 79-89. $$ COZ294-230215- Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area- 408 AM MDT Wed May 22 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%). Max temperature.....55-65 F. Min humidity........11-21%. 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. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph. Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 10500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15 to 20 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%). Min temperature.....35-45 F. Max humidity........27-37%. 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....Southwest 20 to 30 mph. Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor. .THURSDAY... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Max temperature.....57-67 F. Min humidity........12-22%. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 35 mph. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. 15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph. Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0800, then 11000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then west 20 to 30 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 31-41. Highs 58-68. Winds less than 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 36-46. Highs 56-66. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 58-68. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .MEMORIAL DAY...Clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 63-73. .TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 67-77. $$ COZ295-230215- Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 408 AM MDT Wed May 22 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%). Max temperature.....59-69 F. 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 30 mph becoming southwest 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 12000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%). Min temperature.....30-40 F. Max humidity........36-46%. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph. Localized gusts up to 30 mph in the evening. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. 15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph. Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then 5 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor. .THURSDAY... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Max temperature.....59-69 F. Min humidity........11-16%. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. 15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph. Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 11500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to 30 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 35-45. Highs 58-68. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. .SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph. .MEMORIAL DAY...Clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 66-76. .TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 69-79. $$ UTZ485-230215- Eastern Ashley National Forest- 408 AM MDT Wed May 22 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Max temperature.....54-64 F near 7000 feet 40-50 F near 10000 feet. 24 hr trend......12 degrees warmer. Min humidity........14-24%. 24 hr trend......16% drier. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 12000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to 30 mph. Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 7000 feet, isolated showers after 2400. Min temperature.....30-40 F near 7000 feet 20-30 F near 10000 feet. 24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer. Max humidity........61-76%. 24 hr trend......4% wetter. 20-foot winds.......Southwest 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. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph. Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500. .THURSDAY... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 10000 feet, isolated snow showers until 1200. Max temperature.....44-54 F near 7000 feet 34-44 F near 10000 feet. 24 hr trend......11 degrees cooler. Min humidity........20-30%. 24 hr trend......8% wetter. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 35 mph. CWR.................10 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........3 or very low. Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 0900, then 9000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25 mph. Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 1000. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near 7000 feet and isolated thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 27-37. Highs 53-63. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms . Lows 36-46. Highs 53-63. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near 7000 feet and scattered thunderstorms and snow showers near 10000 feet. Lows 34-44. Highs 53-63. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. .MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 60-70. .TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 67-77. $$ UTZ486-230215- Eastern Uinta Basin- 408 AM MDT Wed May 22 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Max temperature.....61-71 F near 6000 feet 47-57 F near 8000 feet. 24 hr trend......10 degrees warmer. Min humidity........12-17%. 24 hr trend......6% drier. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 13000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25 mph. Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Min temperature.....35-45 F near 6000 feet 29-39 F near 8000 feet. 24 hr trend......9 degrees warmer. Max humidity........49-59% near 6000 feet 63-78% near 8000 feet. 24 hr trend......14% drier. 20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph until 2400, then west 5 to 10 mph. Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500. .THURSDAY... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet, isolated showers until 1200. Near 8000 feet, isolated snow showers until 1200. Max temperature.....51-61 F near 6000 feet 40-50 F near 8000 feet. 24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler. Min humidity........13-23% near 6000 feet 24-34% near 8000 feet. 24 hr trend......3% wetter. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 35 mph. CWR.................10 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........4 or low. Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1000, then 10000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25 mph. Clearing Index......500 until 0900, then 1050. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 31-41. Highs 59-69. Winds less than 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms . Lows 40-50. Highs 60-70. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows 38-48. Highs 60-70. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .MEMORIAL DAY...Clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 66-76. .TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 73-83. $$ UTZ487-230215- Book Cliffs- 408 AM MDT Wed May 22 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Max temperature.....60-70 F near 6000 feet 55-65 F near 8000 feet. 24 hr trend......9 degrees warmer. Min humidity........8-13%. 24 hr trend......7% drier. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 12500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20 to 25 mph. Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Min temperature.....40-50 F near 6000 feet 34-44 F near 8000 feet. 24 hr trend......10 degrees warmer. Max humidity........31-41%. 24 hr trend......20% drier. 20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph. Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500. .THURSDAY... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Max temperature.....57-67 F near 6000 feet 50-60 F near 8000 feet. 24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler. Min humidity........12-17%. 24 hr trend......4% wetter. 20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........4 or low. Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 8500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25 mph. Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 1000. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 31-41. Highs 62-72. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms . Lows 41-51. Highs 62-72. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows 39-49. Highs 63-73. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .MEMORIAL DAY...Clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 69-79. .TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 75-85. $$ UTZ490-230215- Colorado River Basin- 408 AM MDT Wed May 22 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%). Near 7000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Max temperature.....71-81 F near 5000 feet 59-69 F near 7000 feet. 24 hr trend......9 degrees warmer. Min humidity........6-11%. 24 hr trend......2% 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.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 12500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15 to 20 mph. Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%). Min temperature.....48-58 F. 24 hr trend......10 degrees warmer. Max humidity........19-29%. 24 hr trend......18% drier. 20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. Mixing Height.......13000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph. Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500. .THURSDAY... Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 7000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%). Max temperature.....70-80 F near 5000 feet 58-68 F near 7000 feet. 24 hr trend......1 degree cooler. Min humidity........8-13%. 24 hr trend......2% wetter. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 30 mph. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 10000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25 mph. Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 0900. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 40-50. Highs 70-80. Winds less than 15 mph. .SATURDAY...Partly cloudy near 5000 feet and mostly cloudy near 7000 feet and isolated showers and thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 48-58. Highs 70-80. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows 46-56. Highs 70-80. Winds less than 15 mph. .MEMORIAL DAY...Clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 75-85. .TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 81-91. $$ UTZ491-230215- Southeast Utah- 408 AM MDT Wed May 22 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%). Max temperature.....73-83 F near 5000 feet 56-66 F near 8000 feet. 24 hr trend......7 degrees warmer. Min humidity........7-12%. 24 hr trend......2% 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.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 13000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 15 to 20 mph. Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%). Min temperature.....48-58 F near 5000 feet 39-49 F near 8000 feet. 24 hr trend......8 degrees warmer. Max humidity........19-29%. 24 hr trend......2% wetter. 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.......12500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph. Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500. .THURSDAY... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Max temperature.....75-85 F near 5000 feet 58-68 F near 8000 feet. 24 hr trend......1 degree warmer. Min humidity........8-13% near 5000 feet 13-23% near 8000 feet. 24 hr trend......1% wetter. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 30 mph. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 13000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then west 20 to 25 mph. Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 0900. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 42-52. Highs 74-84. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 49-59. Highs 72-82. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 46-56. Highs 73-83. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .MEMORIAL DAY...Clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 77-87. .TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 48-58. Highs 82-92. $$