Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
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FNUS55 KGJT 032036
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
236 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
.DISCUSSION...Dry and breezy conditions will continue today
through Saturday with critical fire weather conditions at times.
Some light showers are possible through this afternoon across the
north. Windy conditions are expected Sunday morning through
evening ahead of a strong cold front that will bring cooler,
unsettled weather to the region Sunday night through early next
week.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-041245-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
236 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Near 8000 feet, isolated
showers and thunderstorms until 2400.
Min temperature.....25-35 F.
Max humidity........67-82% near 6000 feet
58-73% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....63-73 F near 6000 feet
51-61 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........12-22% near 6000 feet
19-29% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph increasing to southwest 20 to
25 mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10
to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1500.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....40-50 F near 6000 feet
34-44 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........51-61%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph increasing to 35 to 45
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....60-70 F near 6000 feet
52-62 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........17-27% near 6000 feet
24-34% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......South winds 20 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 65
mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 45 to 55 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 20 to 30 mph until 1200, then 35 to 45
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 0900, then excellent.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Mostly cloudy. Showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 28-38. Highs 47-57. West winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered thunderstorms and
isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows 28-38. Highs 47-57. West
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 23-33. Highs 47-57. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 26-36. Highs 52-62.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
29-39. Highs 58-68.
$$
COZ201-041245-
Routt Forecast Area-
236 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Min temperature.....22-32 F.
Max humidity........61-76%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....53-63 F.
Min humidity........19-29%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers until
2400.
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
Max humidity........57-67%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 3 to 6 mph becoming
southeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph
after midnight.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....54-64 F.
Min humidity........20-30%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 60
mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 40 to 50 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0800, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 20 to 25 mph until 1200, then southwest
25 to 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Colder, windy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows 24-34. Highs 34-44. West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to
55 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 24-34. Highs 36-46. West winds 15 to 25 mph
with gusts to 45 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 18-28. Highs 35-45. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 20-30. Highs 41-51.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 23-33. Highs 45-55.
$$
COZ202-041245-
White River Forecast Area-
236 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%). Near 8000 feet, isolated
showers and thunderstorms until 2400.
Min temperature.....23-33 F.
Max humidity........61-76% near 6000 feet
52-62% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then east 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 6000 feet
54-64 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........11-21%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1200, then 11500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10
to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Excellent after 1500.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....39-49 F.
Max humidity........47-57%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 3 to 6 mph becoming
southeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph increasing to 35 to 45
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....61-71 F near 6000 feet
51-61 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........17-27%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 20 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 65
mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 45 to 55 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 20 to 30 mph until 1200, then 35 to 45
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 0900, then excellent.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Cooler, windy. Mostly cloudy. Showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 27-37. Highs 48-58. West winds
20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and isolated showers and
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 29-39. Highs 48-58. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 23-33. Highs 48-58. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to 35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 26-36. Highs 52-62.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
29-39. Highs 58-68.
$$
COZ203-041245-
Lower Colorado River-
236 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Min temperature.....35-45 F near 6000 feet
28-38 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........41-51%.
20-foot winds.......North 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.................2 until 2400, then 1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%) until 1200, then partly cloudy
(30-40%). Isolated showers after 1200.
Max temperature.....66-76 F near 6000 feet
57-67 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........11-21%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 12500 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10
to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1500.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....47-57 F near 6000 feet
38-48 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........37-47%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 3 to 6 mph becoming
southeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 35 to 45
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....65-75 F near 6000 feet
53-63 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........15-25%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 65
mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 45 to 55 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 20 to 30 mph until 1200, then 30 to 40
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 0900, then excellent.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Cooler, windy. Mostly cloudy. Showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 31-41. Highs 50-60. West winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts to 65 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 52-62. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 45 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 28-38. Highs 50-60. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 30-40. Highs 55-65.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
33-43. Highs 61-71.
$$
COZ205-041245-
Colorado River Headwaters-
236 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Min temperature.....28-38 F.
Max humidity........56-71%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....59-69 F.
Min humidity........16-26%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph becoming southwest 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
Max humidity........57-72%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....60-70 F.
Min humidity........17-27%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph increasing to
southwest 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 55 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0800, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then southwest
25 to 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Much colder. Windy. Mostly cloudy. Showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 24-34. Highs 36-46. West winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts to 55 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 25-35. Highs 40-50. West winds 15 to 25 mph
with gusts to 50 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 20-30. Highs 40-50. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 21-31. Highs 44-54.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 25-35. Highs 49-59.
$$
COZ290-041245-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
236 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....32-42 F near 6000 feet
29-39 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........37-47%.
20-foot winds.......North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph
in the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3
to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then northeast 5
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Near 8000 feet, isolated
showers after 1200.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet
61-71 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........11-16%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 13000 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then south 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....44-54 F near 6000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........35-45% near 6000 feet
46-56% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 35 to 45
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
isolated showers after 1200. Near 8000 feet,
isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....62-72 F near 6000 feet
57-67 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........13-23%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 20 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 65
mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 45 to 55 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 20 to 30 mph until 1200, then 35 to 45
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 0900, then excellent.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Cooler, windy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 30-40. Highs 53-63.
West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 33-43. Highs 57-67. West winds 10 to 20 mph with
gusts to 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 53-63. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 30-40. Highs 58-68.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
33-43. Highs 64-74.
$$
COZ291-041245-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
236 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
Max humidity........42-52%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....58-68 F.
Min humidity........15-25%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 11500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
Max humidity........51-61%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 3 to 6 mph becoming
south 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....54-64 F.
Min humidity........17-27%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 60
mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 45 to 55 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0800, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 20 to 30 mph until 1200, then 35 to 45
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then excellent.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Cooler, windy. Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and
isolated thunderstorms. Lows 22-32. Highs 42-52. West winds 20 to
30 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 26-36. Highs 47-57. West winds 15 to 25 mph
with gusts to 45 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 22-32. Highs 43-53. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 22-32. Highs 47-57.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 25-35. Highs 52-62.
$$
COZ292-041245-
North Fork Forecast Area-
236 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....30-40 F.
Max humidity........40-50%.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 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........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 15 to 20 mph until 2400, then
southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet, isolated
showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Near 8000
feet, scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet
59-69 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........11-21%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 12000 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10
to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 8000 feet,
isolated showers and thunderstorms until 2400.
Min temperature.....42-52 F near 6000 feet
37-47 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........41-51% near 6000 feet
47-57% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25
mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 8000 feet,
isolated showers after 1200.
Max temperature.....65-75 F near 6000 feet
59-69 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........12-22%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 55 mph
increasing to southwest 30 to 40 mph with gusts
to 70 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 40 to 50 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0800. 9500 ft AGL after 1200.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then southwest
30 to 40 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then excellent.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Cooler, windy. Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 32-42. Highs 52-62.
West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 65 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 55-65. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
40 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 29-39. Highs 52-62. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 29-39. Highs 57-67.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 33-43. Highs 62-72.
$$
COZ293-041245-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
236 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....28-38 F.
Max humidity........56-66%.
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........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then east 5
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers until
1200scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....60-70 F.
Min humidity........15-25%.
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........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 9000 ft AGL after 1100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
Max humidity........66-81%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................4 until 2400, then 1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....60-70 F.
Min humidity........15-25%.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 45
mph increasing to south 20 to 30 mph with gusts
to 60 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then southwest
20 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Cooler, windy. Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and
isolated thunderstorms. Lows 23-33. Highs 41-51. West winds 20 to
30 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms. Lows
25-35. Highs 45-55. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to
55 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 21-31. Highs 44-54. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
45 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 20-30. Highs 48-58.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 25-35. Highs 52-62.
$$
COZ207-041245-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
236 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
Max humidity........40-50%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then
northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....69-79 F.
Min humidity........11-16%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 12000 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then south 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....41-51 F.
Max humidity........46-56%.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25
mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to south 30
to 40 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Max temperature.....64-74 F.
Min humidity........11-21%.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 50
mph increasing to south 25 to 35 mph with gusts
to 60 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 40 to 50 mph.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0700. 10000 ft AGL after 0800.
Transport Winds.....South 20 to 25 mph until 1200, then 30 to 40
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then excellent.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Cooler, windy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms. Lows 27-37. Highs 55-65. West winds 25 to
35 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 61-71. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 56-66. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 27-37. Highs 60-70.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
31-41. Highs 65-75.
$$
COZ294-041245-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
236 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....31-41 F.
Max humidity........39-49%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then
northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers after 1200.
Max temperature.....57-67 F.
Min humidity........14-24%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
south 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then south 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....38-48 F.
Max humidity........50-60%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph. Localized gusts up to
30 mph increasing to 50 mph after midnight.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to south 30
to 40 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....52-62 F.
Min humidity........18-28%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 65 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 45 to 55 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 20 to 30 mph until 1200, then 35 to 45
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 0900, then excellent.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Cooler, windy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms. Lows 20-30. Highs 43-53. West winds 25 to
35 mph with gusts to 65 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 49-59. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 22-32. Highs 44-54. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 22-32. Highs 49-59.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
25-35. Highs 53-63.
$$
COZ295-041245-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
236 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....30-40 F.
Max humidity........36-46%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then northeast 5
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers until
1200scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....60-70 F.
Min humidity........12-22%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Min temperature.....31-41 F.
Max humidity........73-88%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................4 until 2400, then 1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....59-69 F.
Min humidity........14-24%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1000, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then southwest
20 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms. Lows 24-34. Highs 45-55. West winds 15 to
25 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 52-62. West
winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 50-60. West winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 24-34. Highs 52-62.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 26-36. Highs 56-66.
$$
UTZ485-041245-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
236 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....23-33 F near 7000 feet
12-22 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........56-66%.
24 hr trend......53% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 2000. 500 ft AGL after 2100.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then south.
Clearing Index......1000 until 2000, then less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 7000 feet
45-55 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......14 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........16-26%.
24 hr trend......7% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
south 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1300.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%).
Min temperature.....36-46 F near 7000 feet
26-36 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......14 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........47-57% near 7000 feet
56-66% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......5% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 7000 feet,
scattered showers until 1200, then numerous
showers and scattered thunderstorms. Near 10000
feet, isolated showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....52-62 F near 7000 feet
37-47 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........30-40% near 7000 feet
37-47% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......10% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South winds 20 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 70
mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
LAL.................4 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 25 to 35 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0700. 1050 after 0800.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and scattered showers and
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 25-35. Highs 40-50. West
winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and isolated showers and
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 25-35. Highs 39-49. West
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 21-31. Highs 40-50. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to 35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and isolated showers and
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 25-35. Highs 45-55.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 29-39. Highs 51-61.
$$
UTZ486-041245-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
236 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....26-36 F.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........50-60% near 6000 feet
56-66% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......11% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....63-73 F near 6000 feet
51-61 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......11 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........11-21% near 6000 feet
19-29% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200. 1050 after 1400.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%).
Min temperature.....41-51 F near 6000 feet
35-45 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......14 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........41-51%.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 3 to 6 mph becoming
south 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph after
midnight.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers until
1200. Near 6000 feet, scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms after 1200. Near 8000
feet, numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....59-69 F near 6000 feet
47-57 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........23-33% near 6000 feet
29-39% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......14% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South winds 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 65
mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 20 to 30 mph until 1200, then southwest
30 to 40 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0700. 1050 after 0800.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms near 6000 feet and showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 29-39. Highs 47-57. West
winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 55 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and isolated showers and
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 29-39. Highs 47-57. West
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 24-34. Highs 47-57. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 29-39. Highs 52-62.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 33-43. Highs 58-68.
$$
UTZ487-041245-
Book Cliffs-
236 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....31-41 F.
24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........47-57% near 6000 feet
39-49% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......13% wetter.
20-foot winds.......North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph
in the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3
to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then east 5 mph.
Clearing Index......1000 until 2000, then less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, sunny (0-10%) until 1200, then
partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 8000 feet, mostly
sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 6000 feet
58-68 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......11 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........11-16%.
24 hr trend......3% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1200, then 11500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10 to 15
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200. 1050 after 1300.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%).
Min temperature.....44-54 F near 6000 feet
37-47 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......17 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........34-44% near 6000 feet
40-50% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......16% drier.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph. Localized gusts up to
30 mph increasing to 45 mph after midnight.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers until
1200. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....59-69 F near 6000 feet
50-60 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........19-29% near 6000 feet
25-35% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......9% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South winds 25 to 35 mph increasing to 35 to 45
mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 75
mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0800, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 25 to 35 mph until 1200, then 35 to 45
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0700, then 1050.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Cooler, windy. Mostly cloudy near 6000 feet and partly
cloudy near 8000 feet and numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 29-39. Highs 50-60. West
winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 65 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 31-41. Highs 51-61. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
45 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 25-35. Highs
50-60. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 28-38. Highs 54-64.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
31-41. Highs 60-70.
$$
UTZ490-041245-
Colorado River Basin-
236 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....37-47 F.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........30-40%.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph
in the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3
to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....73-83 F near 5000 feet
61-71 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........10-15%.
24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then south 10 to 15
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1300, then 1050.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%).
Min temperature.....52-62 F near 5000 feet
44-54 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......15 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........27-37%.
24 hr trend......3% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 3 to 6 mph becoming
south 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph after
midnight.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 5000 feet,
isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
near 7000 feet, scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....68-78 F near 5000 feet
56-66 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........14-24%.
24 hr trend......5% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South winds 20 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts up to 65
mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 20 to 30 mph until 1200, then southwest
35 to 45 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0700. 1050 after 0800.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 5000 feet and numerous showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 33-43. Highs 57-67.
West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 60 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 36-46. Highs 58-68. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
40 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 55-65. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 33-43. Highs 60-70.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows
37-47. Highs 67-77.
$$
UTZ491-041245-
Southeast Utah-
236 PM MDT Fri May 3 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....41-51 F near 5000 feet
32-42 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........31-41%.
24 hr trend......10% wetter.
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........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......13000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%). Near
8000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200,
then partly cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....73-83 F near 5000 feet
56-66 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........9-14%.
24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100. 13000 ft AGL after
1300.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then south 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200, then 1050.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until
2400, then mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....50-60 F near 5000 feet
40-50 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........33-43% near 5000 feet
39-49% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 8000 feet,
isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....69-79 F near 5000 feet
51-61 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........12-22% near 5000 feet
21-31% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South winds 20 to 25 mph increasing to
southwest 25 to 35 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 60 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 20 to 25 mph until 1200, then southwest
30 to 40 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0700. 1050 after 0800.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Cooler, windy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 32-42. Highs 60-70. West
winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 65 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 65-75. West winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 58-68. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 33-43. Highs 62-72.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 5000 feet and
isolated showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 37-47.
Highs 67-77.
$$