Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
928
FNUS55 KGJT 090853
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
253 AM MDT Thu May 9 2024
.DISCUSSION...Unsettled conditions will continue during the
remainder of the week and through the weekend. Chances of wetting
rainfall will be the greatest over the higher terrain of the
northern Utah mountains into southwest Colorado over the next
several days. Accumulating snowfall can be expected at times above
8000 feet but the greatest amounts will be in the higher
elevations. Breezy conditons expected over northeast Utah and
northwest Colorado today but otherwise strong winds held in
check.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-100100-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
253 AM MDT Thu May 9 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers.
Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....48-58 F near 6000 feet
37-47 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........31-41% near 6000 feet
45-55% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35
mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 50
mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....East 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Near 6000 feet, scattered
showers and thunderstorms until 2400isolated
showers and thunderstorms after 2400. Near 8000
feet, isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
Max humidity........73-88%.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10
to 15 mph after midnight. Localized gusts up to
50 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....East 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 8000
feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers
until 1200. Scattered showers and thunderstorms
after 1200.
Max temperature.....54-64 F near 6000 feet
44-54 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........28-38% near 6000 feet
38-48% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph in the morning
becoming upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and isolated showers and
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 66-76. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
39-49. Highs 68-78. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 40-50. Highs 68-78.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 6000 feet and scattered thunderstorms and isolated showers
near 8000 feet. Lows 38-48. Highs 66-76.
$$
COZ201-100100-
Routt Forecast Area-
253 AM MDT Thu May 9 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers until
1200, then scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....37-47 F.
Min humidity........42-52%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
east 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................50 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....East 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms until 2400isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 2400.
Min temperature.....23-33 F.
Max humidity........70-85%.
20-foot winds.......East winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................4 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 2100, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 1200. Scattered showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....44-54 F.
Min humidity........38-48%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the morning.
CWR.................50 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 27-37. Highs 50-60. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 29-39. Highs 53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 31-41. Highs 55-65. West winds 10 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 56-66.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 53-63.
$$
COZ202-100100-
White River Forecast Area-
253 AM MDT Thu May 9 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
isolated showers until 1200. Scattered showers
and thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....46-56 F near 6000 feet
38-48 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........31-41% near 6000 feet
42-52% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....East 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
Max humidity........75-90%.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Localized gusts
up to 45 mph decreasing to 35 mph after
midnight.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....East 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 20 to 25 mph until 2400, then 10 to
15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet,
isolated showers and thunderstorms until 1200,
then scattered showers and thunderstorms. Near
8000 feet, scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200, then numerous showers
and scattered thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 6000 feet
44-54 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........31-41% near 6000 feet
42-52% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the morning.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................4 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near 6000 feet
and numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 32-42. Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 34-44. Highs 65-75. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 38-48. Highs 68-78. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 40-50. Highs 69-79.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 39-49. Highs 66-76.
$$
COZ203-100100-
Lower Colorado River-
253 AM MDT Thu May 9 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers until
1200scattered showers and thunderstorms after
1200.
Max temperature.....51-61 F near 6000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........24-34%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Scattered thunderstorms until
2400. Scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms
after 2400.
Min temperature.....34-44 F near 6000 feet
28-38 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........58-73%.
20-foot winds.......East winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................4 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms until
1200. Scattered showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....55-65 F near 6000 feet
47-57 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........29-39%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 36-46. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 38-48. Highs 65-75. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 41-51. Highs 69-79. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 44-54. Highs 70-80.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 43-53. Highs 68-78.
$$
COZ205-100100-
Colorado River Headwaters-
253 AM MDT Thu May 9 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers.
Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....43-53 F.
Min humidity........36-46%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................50 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered thunderstorms
until 2400. Scattered showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 2400.
Min temperature.....27-37 F.
Max humidity........70-85%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................50 percent.
LAL.................4 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 10 to 15 mph increasing to south 15
to 20 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....50-60 F.
Min humidity........37-47%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the morning.
CWR.................70 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 28-38. Highs 51-61. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 30-40. Highs 54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 31-41. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 57-67.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 56-66.
$$
COZ290-100100-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
253 AM MDT Thu May 9 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
1200, then mostly cloudy (60-70%), isolated
showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Near 8000
feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%), scattered showers
and isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 6000 feet
47-57 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........13-23%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0800. 11000 ft AGL after 1000.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet, isolated
thunderstorms until 2400. Isolated showers.
near 8000 feet, isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....30-40 F near 6000 feet
26-36 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........57-72% near 6000 feet
64-79% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
1200, then mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 8000
feet, mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers
and isolated thunderstorms until 1200. Numerous
showers and scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....55-65 F near 6000 feet
51-61 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........26-36%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 36-46. Highs 60-70. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 66-76. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 41-51. Highs 70-80. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 44-54. Highs 72-82.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 43-53. Highs 71-81.
$$
COZ291-100100-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
253 AM MDT Thu May 9 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....45-55 F.
Min humidity........22-32%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 8000 ft AGL after 1000.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
fair.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers until 2400.
Isolated thunderstorms. Isolated showers after
2400.
Min temperature.....26-36 F.
Max humidity........68-83%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900. 500 ft AGL after 2100.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then showers
and scattered thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....48-58 F.
Min humidity........36-46%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................70 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 29-39. Highs 49-59. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 28-38. Highs 53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 32-42. Highs 58-68. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 35-45. Highs 59-69.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 35-45. Highs 59-69.
$$
COZ292-100100-
North Fork Forecast Area-
253 AM MDT Thu May 9 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 6000 feet
45-55 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........19-29%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers until
2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Isolated showers
after 2400.
Min temperature.....30-40 F near 6000 feet
27-37 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........59-74% near 6000 feet
68-83% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......East winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200. Near 6000
feet, numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms after 1200. Near 8000 feet,
showers and scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 6000 feet
48-58 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........27-37% near 6000 feet
35-45% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................40 percent.
LAL.................4 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms near
6000 feet and numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 40-50. Highs 69-79. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 43-53. Highs 70-80.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 42-52. Highs 69-79.
$$
COZ293-100100-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
253 AM MDT Thu May 9 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers until
1200, then showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....45-55 F.
Min humidity........24-34%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................50 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then good until 1500, then
poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms until 2400, then
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....27-37 F.
Max humidity........76-91%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................70 percent.
LAL.................4 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....48-58 F.
Min humidity........35-45%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................70 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 27-37. Highs 52-62. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 28-38. Highs 54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 30-40. Highs 58-68. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 32-42. Highs 60-70.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 32-42. Highs 59-69.
$$
COZ207-100100-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
253 AM MDT Thu May 9 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....56-66 F.
Min humidity........11-21%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....35-45 F.
Max humidity........60-75%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 1200. Scattered showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....60-70 F.
Min humidity........17-27%.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35
mph in the morning becoming upslope/upvalley 4
to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................50 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0800. 10500 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 35-45. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 34-44. Highs 67-77. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
38-48. Highs 72-82. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
41-51. Highs 73-83.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 40-50. Highs 73-83.
$$
COZ294-100100-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
253 AM MDT Thu May 9 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....45-55 F.
Min humidity........17-27%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....27-37 F.
Max humidity........65-80%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....48-58 F.
Min humidity........28-38%.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0800, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 30-40. Highs 50-60. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 28-38. Highs 54-64. North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
25 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 31-41. Highs 60-70. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 34-44. Highs 61-71.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 34-44. Highs 61-71.
$$
COZ295-100100-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
253 AM MDT Thu May 9 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....50-60 F.
Min humidity........18-28%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered thunderstorms
until 2400. Scattered showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 2400.
Min temperature.....27-37 F.
Max humidity........74-89%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................40 percent.
LAL.................4 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....50-60 F.
Min humidity........32-42%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................70 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 30-40. Highs 53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 29-39. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 31-41. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 62-72.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 34-44. Highs 63-73.
$$
UTZ485-100100-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
253 AM MDT Thu May 9 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 1200. Near 7000 feet, scattered showers.
near 10000 feet, snow showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....41-51 F near 7000 feet
30-40 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........40-50% near 7000 feet
54-64% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......East winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph
increasing to northeast 20 to 25 mph with gusts
to 45 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................80 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to
25 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 0900.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 7000 feet,
scattered showers and thunderstorms until 2400,
then isolated showers and thunderstorms. Near
10000 feet, numerous snow showers and
scattered thunderstorms until 2400, then
scattered snow showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....28-38 F near 7000 feet
17-27 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........77-92% near 7000 feet
85-100% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......20% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10
to 15 mph after midnight. Localized gusts up to
45 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 20 to 25 mph until 2400, then 10 to
15 mph.
Clearing Index......1000 until 2100, then less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 7000 feet,
scattered showers. Scattered thunderstorms
after 1200. Near 10000 feet, numerous snow
showers until 1200, then numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....48-58 F near 7000 feet
36-46 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........38-48% near 7000 feet
47-57% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Localized gusts
up to 35 mph decreasing to 25 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 32-42. Highs 54-64. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 60-70. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows
39-49. Highs 62-72. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 40-50. Highs 62-72.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 38-48. Highs 60-70.
$$
UTZ486-100100-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
253 AM MDT Thu May 9 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 1200. Scattered showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....49-59 F near 6000 feet
37-47 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........31-41% near 6000 feet
46-56% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......12% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35
mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 45
mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0800, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 15 to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 0900.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 2400. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Min temperature.....33-43 F near 6000 feet
23-33 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........63-78% near 6000 feet
76-91% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......7% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 15
to 20 mph after midnight. Localized gusts up to
50 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 20 to 25 mph.
Clearing Index......1000 until 2100, then less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 8000
feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers
until 1200. Scattered showers and thunderstorms
after 1200.
Max temperature.....54-64 F near 6000 feet
43-53 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........30-40% near 6000 feet
40-50% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Localized gusts
up to 35 mph decreasing to 25 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 1050.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 36-46. Highs 61-71. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 38-48. Highs 66-76. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows
42-52. Highs 68-78. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 43-53. Highs 68-78.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 41-51. Highs 66-76.
$$
UTZ487-100100-
Book Cliffs-
253 AM MDT Thu May 9 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers until
1200. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....47-57 F near 6000 feet
41-51 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........29-39% near 6000 feet
38-48% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......10% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 1000.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near
8000 feet, mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 2400,
then partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers
and thunderstorms after 2400. Scattered showers
and thunderstorms until 2400.
Min temperature.....32-42 F near 6000 feet
26-36 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........70-85%.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph in the evening
becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by
sunset. Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 15 to 20 mph until 2400, then 5 to 10
mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet, scattered
showers. Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
near 8000 feet, scattered showers until 1200,
then numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....51-61 F near 6000 feet
46-56 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........30-40% near 6000 feet
38-48% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the morning.
CWR.................50 percent.
LAL.................4.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200, then 900.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near 6000 feet
and numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 35-45. Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 37-47. Highs 66-76. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
41-51. Highs 70-80. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 43-53. Highs 70-80.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
isolated showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 42-52.
Highs 69-79.
$$
UTZ490-100100-
Colorado River Basin-
253 AM MDT Thu May 9 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet, isolated
showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Near 7000
feet, isolated showers until 1200scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....58-68 F near 5000 feet
47-57 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........18-28% near 5000 feet
27-37% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......6% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0800. 11000 ft AGL after 0900.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 0900.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........57-67%.
24 hr trend......5% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening
becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by
sunset. Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Near
7000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200,
then mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Scattered showers.
Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....61-71 F near 5000 feet
51-61 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........24-34% near 5000 feet
30-40% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......6% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......550 until 1200, then 900.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and
thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 40-50. Highs 65-75. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
7000 feet. Lows 43-53. Highs 71-81. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows
46-56. Highs 75-85. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 49-59. Highs 76-86.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 5000 feet and
isolated showers and thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 48-58.
Highs 75-85.
$$
UTZ491-100100-
Southeast Utah-
253 AM MDT Thu May 9 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200,
then mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers
and thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....60-70 F near 5000 feet
44-54 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........12-22% near 5000 feet
24-34% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 11500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1100.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 5000 feet,
isolated showers and thunderstorms until 2400.
near 8000 feet, isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....38-48 F near 5000 feet
28-38 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........53-63% near 5000 feet
56-71% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......14% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 2000. 500 ft AGL after 2100.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
northeast.
Clearing Index......1000 until 2000, then less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%),
isolated showers until 1200. Isolated
thunderstorms. Scattered showers after 1200.
near 8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%),
isolated thunderstorms until 1200. Scattered
showers. Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....65-75 F near 5000 feet
48-58 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........15-25% near 5000 feet
31-41% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph decreasing to 20 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0800. 10000 ft AGL after 1000.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1000 after 1000.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy near 5000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
5000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet
. Lows 40-50. Highs 65-75. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 41-51. Highs 70-80. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows
45-55. Highs 76-86. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 48-58. Highs 77-87.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 5000 feet and
isolated showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 48-58.
Highs 77-87.
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