Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
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Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
237 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

.DISCUSSION...Strong, gusty southwest winds will continue through
the afternoon with gusts above 55 mph across much of the region.
Some of the mountains will see gusts in excess of 70 mph. A strong
cold front will bring precipitation tonight through Monday with
valley rain and mountain snow. The greatest accumulations will be
confined to elevations above 8-9kft. Temperatures will drop to
well below normal behind the front with periods of showers
expected through the week.

...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...

COZ200-061245-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
237 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet, showers
                    and isolated thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet,
                    patchy blowing snow, scattered thunderstorms
                    until 2400. Showers. Isolated thunderstorms
                    after 2400.
Min temperature.....28-38 F near 6000 feet
                    22-32 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........79-94%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 55
                    mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 40
                    mph after midnight.
CWR.................90 percent.
LAL.................4 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 40 to 50 mph decreasing to 20 to 30
                    mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 2100, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 20 to 25 mph until 2400, then west 10
                    to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent until 2100. Poor after 0300.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet,
                    scattered showers until 1200isolated showers
                    and thunderstorms after 1200. Near 8000 feet,
                    areas of blowing snow, scattered snow showers
                    and isolated thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 6000 feet
                    34-44 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........32-42% near 6000 feet
                    42-52% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......West winds 20 to 25 mph. Localized gusts up to
                    45 mph increasing to 55 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then 20 to 30
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet,
                    isolated snow showers after 2400. Near 8000
                    feet, patchy blowing snow, scattered snow
                    showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....26-36 F near 6000 feet
                    20-30 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........68-83%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 50 mph in
                    the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to
                    6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph increasing to 40 to 50 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph until 2400, then southwest 5
                    to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
                    numerous showers. Isolated thunderstorms after
                    1200. Near 8000 feet, numerous snow showers
                    until 1200. Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered
                    snow showers after 1200.
Max temperature.....41-51 F near 6000 feet
                    31-41 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........26-36% near 6000 feet
                    35-45% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25
                    mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 50
                    mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 0900, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then 20 to 30
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 6000 feet and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows
21-31. Highs 46-56. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
50 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and isolated showers and thunderstorms near 6000 feet
and scattered snow showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 27-37. Highs 51-61. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to  30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
29-39. Highs 57-67. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 32-42. Highs 62-72.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
35-45. Highs 67-77.

$$

COZ201-061245-
Routt Forecast Area-
237 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Areas of blowing dust
                    until 2400patchy blowing snow after 2400.
                    Numerous showers until 2400. Isolated
                    thunderstorms. Showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....25-35 F.
Max humidity........68-83%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph. Localized gusts
                    up to 55 mph decreasing to 40 mph after
                    midnight.
CWR.................90 percent.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 40 to 50 mph becoming southwest 30 to 40
                    mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Areas of blowing snow.
                    Snow showers and isolated thunderstorms until
                    1200scattered thunderstorms and snow showers
                    after 1200.
Max temperature.....31-41 F.
Min humidity........54-64%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph increasing to 40 to 50 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 20 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good.

.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Patchy blowing snow.
                    Scattered snow showers and thunderstorms until
                    2400isolated thunderstorms and snow showers
                    after 2400.
Min temperature.....19-29 F.
Max humidity........66-81%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph. Localized gusts up to
                    40 mph decreasing to 30 mph after midnight.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................5 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 40 to 50 mph increasing to 45 to 55 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 20 to 25 mph until 2400, then 10 to 15
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.

.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms
                    until 1200. Snow showers. Scattered
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....31-41 F.
Min humidity........46-56%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 40 to 50 mph.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 15-25. Highs 34-44. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to  45 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 21-31. Highs 41-51. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 23-33. Highs 46-56. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 26-36. Highs 50-60.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 29-39. Highs 54-64.

$$

COZ202-061245-
White River Forecast Area-
237 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet, areas
                    of blowing dust until 2400. Near 8000 feet,
                    areas of blowing dust and patchy blowing snow
                    until 2400areas of blowing snow after 2400,
                    patchy blowing snow until 2400. Numerous
                    showers until 2400. Isolated thunderstorms.
                    Showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....25-35 F.
Max humidity........76-91%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10
                    to 15 mph after midnight. Localized gusts up to
                    50 mph.
CWR.................90 percent.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 40 to 50 mph decreasing to 20 to 30
                    mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 2100, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent until 2100. Poor after 2400.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
                    1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%), isolated
                    showers and thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet,
                    mostly cloudy (60-70%), patchy blowing snow,
                    scattered snow showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms until 1200scattered thunderstorms
                    after 1200.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 6000 feet
                    32-42 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........28-38% near 6000 feet
                    42-52% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet,
                    isolated showers and thunderstorms until 2400.
                    near 8000 feet, scattered thunderstorms until
                    2400isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Min temperature.....26-36 F.
Max humidity........64-79%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 45 mph in
                    the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to
                    6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................4 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph increasing to 45 to 55 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.

.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Numerous showers and
                    isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet and
                    scattered snow showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Max temperature.....42-52 F near 6000 feet
                    32-42 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........21-31% near 6000 feet
                    30-40% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30
                    mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 50
                    mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 40 to 50 mph decreasing to 30 to 40 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0800, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then 25 to 35
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 6000 feet and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows
20-30. Highs 47-57. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
50 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 6000 feet and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows
26-36. Highs 52-62. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
28-38. Highs 57-67. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 32-42. Highs 62-72.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
35-45. Highs 67-77.

$$

COZ203-061245-
Lower Colorado River-
237 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Areas of blowing dust
                    until 2400. Numerous showers until 2400.
                    Isolated thunderstorms. Showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....33-43 F near 6000 feet
                    26-36 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........60-75%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph. Localized gusts
                    up to 60 mph decreasing to 45 mph after
                    midnight.
CWR.................90 percent.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 45 to 55 mph decreasing to 25 to 35
                    mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 2200, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 20 to 30 mph until 2400, then 15 to
                    20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100. Poor after 0300.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....47-57 F near 6000 feet
                    38-48 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........26-36%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....31-41 F near 6000 feet
                    24-34 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........49-59%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 40 mph in
                    the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to
                    6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph increasing to 40 to 50 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph until 2400, then southwest 5
                    to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers and
                    isolated thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 6000 feet
                    41-51 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........20-30%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 30
                    mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 50
                    mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 45 to 55 mph decreasing to 30 to 40 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0800, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then 25 to 35
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms. Lows 24-34.
Highs 48-58. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  50 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 30-40. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
34-44. Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 64-74.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
40-50. Highs 68-78.

$$

COZ205-061245-
Colorado River Headwaters-
237 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Areas of blowing dust
                    until 2400patchy blowing snow after 2400.
                    Scattered showers until 2400. Isolated
                    thunderstorms. Showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....25-35 F.
Max humidity........64-79%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 55
                    mph.
CWR.................90 percent.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Patchy blowing snow.
                    Numerous snow showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms until 1200scattered thunderstorms
                    and isolated showers after 1200.
Max temperature.....37-47 F.
Min humidity........44-54%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 20 to 25 mph. Localized gusts up to
                    55 mph decreasing to 45 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................40 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 20 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Scattered snow showers
                    and thunderstorms until 2400isolated snow
                    showers and thunderstorms after 2400. Patchy
                    blowing snow after 2400.
Min temperature.....22-32 F.
Max humidity........64-79%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph. Localized gusts up to
                    45 mph decreasing to 30 mph after midnight.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................5.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph increasing to 45 to 55 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900. 1500 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.

.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers
                    and isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then
                    isolated showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....38-48 F.
Min humidity........39-49%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
CWR.................40 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 45 to 55 mph decreasing to 35 to 45 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0800, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 20 to 25 mph until 1200, then 25 to 35
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 15-25. Highs 37-47. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to  45 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 21-31. Highs 45-55. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 25-35. Highs 49-59. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 28-38. Highs 52-62.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 30-40. Highs 55-65.

$$

COZ290-061245-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
237 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet, blowing
                    dust until 2400, scattered showers after 2400.
                    Numerous showers until 2400. Near 8000 feet,
                    areas of blowing dust until 2400patchy blowing
                    snow after 2400, isolated showers after 2400.
                    Isolated thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....26-36 F near 6000 feet
                    22-32 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........64-79%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55
                    mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 45
                    mph after midnight.
CWR.................70 percent.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 50 to 60 mph becoming west and decreasing
                    to 35 to 45 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 2300, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100. Poor after 0300.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 8000 feet, patchy
                    blowing snow until 1200, isolated thunderstorms
                    until 1200.
Max temperature.....49-59 F near 6000 feet
                    42-52 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........16-26% near 6000 feet
                    22-32% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 0900, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....26-36 F near 6000 feet
                    24-34 F near 8000 feet.
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........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph increasing to 40 to 50 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.

.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%). Near
                    8000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%), isolated
                    showers after 1200.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 6000 feet
                    49-59 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........13-23%.
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........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 45 to 55 mph decreasing to 40 to 50 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0800. 9500 ft AGL after 0900.
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...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 51-61. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  40 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 59-69. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 35-45. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 6000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 38-48. Highs 66-76.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
41-51. Highs 69-79.

$$

COZ291-061245-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
237 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Areas of blowing dust
                    until 2400patchy blowing snow after 2400.
                    Numerous showers until 2400. Isolated
                    thunderstorms. Showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....22-32 F.
Max humidity........61-76%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 50
                    mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 45 to 55 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL until
                    2200, then 4500 ft AGL until 2300, then 2000 ft
                    AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Patchy blowing snow
                    until 1200. Isolated snow showers until 1200.
                    Isolated thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....39-49 F.
Min humidity........27-37%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....22-32 F.
Max humidity........47-57%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 40
                    mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph increasing to 40 to 50 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....46-56 F.
Min humidity........22-32%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 50 to 60 mph decreasing to 35 to 45 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0700, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 20 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 0900, then excellent.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 17-27. Highs 41-51. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  45 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 20-30. Highs 48-58. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 27-37. Highs 51-61. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and showers.
Lows 30-40. Highs 54-64.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
32-42. Highs 56-66.

$$

COZ292-061245-
North Fork Forecast Area-
237 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Areas of blowing dust
                    until 2400. Numerous showers until 2400.
                    Isolated thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet, patchy
                    blowing snow after 2400. Showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....35-45 F near 6000 feet
                    25-35 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........55-65% near 6000 feet
                    62-77% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 60
                    mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 40 to 50 mph becoming southwest and
                    decreasing to 35 to 45 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 2000, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100. Poor after 0300.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%),
                    isolated showers and thunderstorms until 1200.
                    near 8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
                    1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%), patchy
                    blowing snow until 1200, scattered snow showers
                    and isolated thunderstorms until 1200.
Max temperature.....47-57 F near 6000 feet
                    39-49 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........20-30% near 6000 feet
                    26-36% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 0900, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....29-39 F near 6000 feet
                    24-34 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........43-53%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 50 mph in
                    the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to
                    6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph increasing to 45 to 55 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph until 2400, then southwest 5
                    to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.

.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet,
                    isolated showers. Isolated thunderstorms after
                    1200. Near 8000 feet, isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....51-61 F near 6000 feet
                    44-54 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........15-25%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 45
                    mph increasing to west 25 to 35 mph with gusts
                    to 60 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 45 to 55 mph decreasing to 40 to 50 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0700. 10500 ft AGL after 0800.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then 25 to 35
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then excellent.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms. Lows
24-34. Highs 50-60. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to
60 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 28-38. Highs 57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 35-45. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 6000 feet and scattered thunderstorms and showers near
8000 feet. Lows 37-47. Highs 65-75.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
39-49. Highs 68-78.

$$

COZ293-061245-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
237 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
                    2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Showers after
                    2400. Patchy blowing snow after 2400.
Min temperature.....25-35 F.
Max humidity........63-78%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph. Localized gusts
                    up to 50 mph increasing to 70 mph after
                    midnight.
CWR.................90 percent.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 40 to 50 mph.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (50-60%). Patchy blowing snow. Scattered
                    snow showers until 1200. Isolated
                    thunderstorms. Isolated snow showers after
                    1200.
Max temperature.....39-49 F.
Min humidity........31-41%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 20 to 30 mph. Localized gusts up to
                    65 mph decreasing to 50 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0800, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 20 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Patchy blowing snow
                    until 2400. Isolated thunderstorms until 2400.
Min temperature.....21-31 F.
Max humidity........56-66%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 55 mph
                    decreasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph
                    after midnight.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 40 to 50 mph increasing to 45 to 55 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 20 to 25 mph until 2400, then 10 to 15
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered snow showers
                    until 1200. Isolated thunderstorms. Isolated
                    showers after 1200.
Max temperature.....44-54 F.
Min humidity........23-33%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 20 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 40
                    mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 75
                    mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 50 to 60 mph decreasing to 40 to 50 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0700. 9000 ft AGL after 0800.
Transport Winds.....West 20 to 30 mph until 1200, then 30 to 40
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 0900, then excellent.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms. Lows
16-26. Highs 41-51. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to
55 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 19-29. Highs 49-59. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and showers.
Lows 26-36. Highs 51-61. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and showers.
Lows 29-39. Highs 54-64.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 30-40. Highs 57-67.

$$

COZ207-061245-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
237 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 2400, then partly
                    cloudy (50-60%). Blowing dust until 2400.
                    Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....30-40 F.
Max humidity........65-80%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph. Localized gusts
                    up to 60 mph decreasing to 50 mph after
                    midnight.
CWR.................50 percent.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 50 to 60 mph becoming west and
                    decreasing to 40 to 50 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 2300, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 25 to 35 mph until 2400, then west 20
                    to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100. Poor after 0300.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....49-59 F.
Min humidity........13-23%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0800. 10000 ft AGL after
                    0900.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....30-40 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........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph increasing to 35 to 45 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.

.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....58-68 F.
Min humidity........10-15%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35
                    mph increasing to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts
                    to 55 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 45 to 55 mph decreasing to 40 to 50 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0800, then 11500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then west 25
                    to 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Breezy, clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 53-63. Northwest
winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to  55 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 61-71. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
35-45. Highs 65-75. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 67-77.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
38-48. Highs 70-80.

$$

COZ294-061245-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
237 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Blowing dust until
                    2400. Patchy blowing snow. Scattered showers
                    until 2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered
                    snow showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....22-32 F.
Max humidity........70-85%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph. Localized gusts
                    up to 60 mph decreasing to 45 mph after
                    midnight.
CWR.................70 percent.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 50 to 60 mph becoming west and decreasing
                    to 40 to 50 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 2000, then 3500 ft AGL until
                    2200, then 5000 ft AGL until 2400, then 2500 ft
                    AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 25 to 35 mph until 2400, then 20 to
                    25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent until 2100. Poor after 0300.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....39-49 F.
Min humidity........23-33%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....25-35 F.
Max humidity........49-59%.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening
                    becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by
                    sunset. Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph increasing to 40 to 50 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
                    sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....46-56 F.
Min humidity........15-25%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph increasing to west
                    20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts
                    up to 50 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 45 to 55 mph decreasing to 35 to 45 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0800, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then 25 to 35
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows 18-28. Highs 42-52.
Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to  45 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 21-31. Highs
50-60. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 28-38. Highs 54-64. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 31-41. Highs 54-64.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
31-41. Highs 58-68.

$$

COZ295-061245-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
237 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Areas of blowing dust
                    until 2400patchy blowing snow after 2400.
                    Scattered showers until 2400. Isolated
                    thunderstorms. Numerous showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....22-32 F.
Max humidity........62-77%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 55
                    mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 45 to 55 mph increasing to 55 to 65
                    mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 1900. 3000 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor until 2400, then
                    fair.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....41-51 F.
Min humidity........19-29%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph. Localized gusts up to
                    35 mph increasing to 45 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 40 to 50 mph decreasing to 30 to 40 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then 20 to 30
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....21-31 F.
Max humidity........52-62%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 40 mph in
                    the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to
                    6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph increasing to 40 to 50 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.

.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....51-61 F.
Min humidity........11-21%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 45
                    mph increasing to west 25 to 35 mph with gusts
                    to 60 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 50 to 60 mph decreasing to 45 to 55 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0700. 10000 ft AGL after 0900.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then 30 to 40
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Breezy, clear. Lows 22-32. Highs 48-58. West winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts to  60 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 22-32. Highs 53-63. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and showers.
Lows 30-40. Highs 54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and showers.
Lows 31-41. Highs 56-66.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 31-41. Highs 59-69.

$$

UTZ485-061245-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
237 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 10000 feet,
                    patchy blowing snow, snow showers until
                    2400scattered snow showers after 2400, snow
                    showers and scattered thunderstorms until
                    2400scattered snow showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms after 2400. Near 7000 feet,
                    numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
                    until 2400, then scattered showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms, patchy blowing snow after 2400.
Min temperature.....26-36 F near 7000 feet
                    14-24 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......11 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........70-85%.
   24 hr trend......15% wetter.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
LAL.................4 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (50-60%). Near 10000 feet, scattered
                    snow showers until 1200, patchy blowing snow.
                    Near 7000 feet, isolated snow showers until
                    1200isolated showers and thunderstorms after
                    1200.
Max temperature.....38-48 F near 7000 feet
                    31-41 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......13 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........33-43%.
   24 hr trend......9% wetter.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30
                    mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 55
                    mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0800, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 20 to 25 mph until 1200, then 25 to 35
                    mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800, then 1050.

.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered snow showers
                    after 2400. Near 10000 feet, patchy blowing
                    snow after 2400.
Min temperature.....23-33 F near 7000 feet
                    12-22 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........68-83%.
   24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 55 mph in
                    the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to
                    6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph until 2400, then 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.

.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
                    1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 10000
                    feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%). Numerous snow
                    showers until 1200, then scattered snow showers
                    and isolated thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....34-44 F near 7000 feet
                    25-35 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........28-38%.
   24 hr trend......8% drier.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30
                    mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 55
                    mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 20 to 25 mph until 1200, then 25 to 35
                    mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0700, then 1050.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms near
7000 feet and isolated thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows
20-30. Highs 40-50. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to
55 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 7000 feet and scattered snow showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 26-36. Highs 44-54.
Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  40 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
7000 feet and isolated thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows
29-39. Highs 51-61. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 31-41. Highs 56-66.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows
36-46. Highs 60-70.

$$

UTZ486-061245-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
237 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
                    numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
                    until 2400, then scattered showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet, patchy blowing
                    snow, showers and scattered thunderstorms until
                    2400scattered snow showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms after 2400.
Min temperature.....29-39 F near 6000 feet
                    23-33 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......10 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........64-79% near 6000 feet
                    78-93% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......24% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph. Localized gusts
                    up to 55 mph decreasing to 40 mph after
                    midnight.
CWR.................80 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2100. Less than 500 after 0500.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%),
                    isolated showers. Isolated thunderstorms after
                    1200. Near 8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%)
                    until 1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%),
                    scattered snow showers until 1200isolated
                    thunderstorms and snow showers after 1200.
Max temperature.....46-56 F near 6000 feet
                    32-42 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......12 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........25-35% near 6000 feet
                    37-47% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......4% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to west
                    20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts
                    up to 50 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then 20 to 30
                    mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 0900.

.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 8000 feet,
                    scattered snow showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....26-36 F near 6000 feet
                    21-31 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........63-78% near 6000 feet
                    70-85% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......4% wetter.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 50 mph in
                    the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to
                    6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph until 2400, then 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.

.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
                    1200, then partly cloudy (40-50%), scattered
                    showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
                    near 8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%),
                    numerous snow showers until 1200, then
                    scattered snow showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....43-53 F near 6000 feet
                    31-41 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........20-30% near 6000 feet
                    31-41% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......8% drier.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 30
                    mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 50
                    mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then 25 to 35
                    mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0700. 1050 after 0800.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet
. Lows 22-32. Highs 46-56. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
50 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet  and isolated showers and thunderstorms near 6000 feet
and isolated thunderstorms and snow showers near 8000 feet. Lows
30-40. Highs 51-61. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 33-43. Highs 57-67. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 35-45. Highs 62-72.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
39-49. Highs 66-76.

$$

UTZ487-061245-
Book Cliffs-
237 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
                    scattered showers after 2400. Areas of blowing
                    dust until 2400. Numerous showers until 2400.
                    near 8000 feet, patchy blowing snow, scattered
                    snow showers after 2400. Isolated
                    thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....28-38 F.
   24 hr trend......13 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........64-79% near 6000 feet
                    70-85% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......33% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph. Localized gusts
                    up to 55 mph decreasing to 45 mph after
                    midnight.
CWR.................70 percent.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 2100. 1500 ft AGL after 0400.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......1000 until 2300. Less than 500 after 0400.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....49-59 F near 6000 feet
                    40-50 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......12 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........20-30% near 6000 feet
                    26-36% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 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 20 to 25 mph until 1200, then 25 to 35
                    mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 0900.

.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....30-40 F near 6000 feet
                    24-34 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........55-65%.
   24 hr trend......16% drier.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 45 mph in
                    the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to
                    6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.

.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet,
                    scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms after
                    1200. Near 8000 feet, scattered snow showers
                    until 1200.
Max temperature.....46-56 F near 6000 feet
                    39-49 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........16-26%.
   24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30
                    mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 55
                    mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 20 to 25 mph until 1200, then 25 to 35
                    mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0700. 1050 after 0800.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows 22-32. Highs 50-60.
Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to  55 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 6000 feet. Lows 28-38. Highs 53-63. Northeast winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to  25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
31-41. Highs 59-69. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36-46. Highs 63-73.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
39-49. Highs 69-79.

$$

UTZ490-061245-
Colorado River Basin-
237 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet, blowing
                    dust until 2400, scattered showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms. Near 7000 feet, areas of
                    blowing dust until 2400, numerous showers until
                    2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered showers
                    after 2400.
Min temperature.....33-43 F.
   24 hr trend......15 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........54-64% near 5000 feet
                    58-73% near 7000 feet.
   24 hr trend......25% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph. Localized gusts
                    up to 50 mph decreasing to 35 mph after
                    midnight.
CWR.................60 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 2200. 1500 ft AGL after 0300.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 20 to 30 mph until 2400, then west 15
                    to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 0200. Less than 500 after 0300.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 5000 feet
                    42-52 F near 7000 feet.
   24 hr trend......9 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........13-23% near 5000 feet
                    19-29% near 7000 feet.
   24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0800, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 0900.

.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........41-51%.
   24 hr trend......16% drier.
20-foot winds.......West 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........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000. 1000 ft AGL after 2100.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then southwest.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.

.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%), isolated
                    showers. Near 7000 feet, partly cloudy
                    (30-40%), isolated showers and thunderstorms
                    after 1200.
Max temperature.....58-68 F near 5000 feet
                    46-56 F near 7000 feet.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........11-21%.
   24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 40 mph
                    increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph
                    in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0800, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then 20 to 30
                    mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 0900.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 54-64. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  45 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 34-44. Highs 61-71. Northeast
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 38-48. Highs 65-75. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 42-52. Highs 69-79.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows
45-55. Highs 74-84.

$$

UTZ491-061245-
Southeast Utah-
237 PM MDT Sun May 5 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 2400, then partly
                    cloudy (40-50%). Near 5000 feet, scattered
                    showers and isolated thunderstorms. Blowing
                    dust until 2400. Near 8000 feet, patchy
                    blowing snow, scattered snow showers after
                    2400, scattered showers until 2400. Isolated
                    thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....33-43 F near 5000 feet
                    24-34 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......12 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........54-64% near 5000 feet
                    68-83% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......16% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 60
                    mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 45
                    mph after midnight.
CWR.................50 percent.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 2400, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 25 to 35 mph until 2400, then west 15
                    to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2400. Less than 500 after 0300.

.MONDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Near 8000 feet, patchy
                    blowing snow until 1200.
Max temperature.....60-70 F near 5000 feet
                    43-53 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........12-17% near 5000 feet
                    20-30% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......3% drier.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph. Localized gusts up to
                    25 mph increasing to 35 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0800. 10500 ft AGL after 0900.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 0900.

.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....37-47 F near 5000 feet
                    27-37 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........34-44%.
   24 hr trend......22% drier.
20-foot winds.......West 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........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.

.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....66-76 F near 5000 feet
                    48-58 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......7 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........8-13% near 5000 feet
                    15-25% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......5% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph in the
                    afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0800. 12000 ft AGL after
                    0900.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to 30
                    mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0700. 1050 after 1000.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Breezy, clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 56-66. Northwest
winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to  50 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 63-73. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows
39-49. Highs 68-78. East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
25 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 42-52. Highs 70-80.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows
44-54. Highs 73-83.

$$