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 222111
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
310 PM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024
.DISCUSSION...
This is an automatically generated forecast with no discussion.
The normal Fire Weather Forecast will resume in its entirety in
the spring.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-231000-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%) until
2400, then mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers
after 2400.
Min temperature.....37-47 F.
Max humidity........49-59%.
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.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then
northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet,
isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
near 8000 feet, isolated showers until
1200, scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....65-75 F near 6000 feet
53-63 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........14-24% near 6000 feet
22-32% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
west 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 12500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1500.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet, isolated
showers until 2400. Near 8000 feet, isolated
showers and thunderstorms until 2400.
Min temperature.....38-48 F.
Max humidity........63-78%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 2.
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.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%), isolated
showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (30-40%), isolated showers
until 1200, scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet
53-63 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........12-17%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
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. 13000 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 39-49. Highs 62-72. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms near
6000 feet and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 37-47. Highs 54-64. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms near
6000 feet and numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 53-63. West winds 10 to 20 mph with
gusts to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 32-42. Highs 57-67.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
33-43. Highs 65-75.
$$
COZ201-231000-
Routt Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 2400. Isolated showers.
Min temperature.....32-42 F.
Max humidity........57-67%.
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.................10 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 1900. 500 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers until
1200, then scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....55-65 F.
Min humidity........27-37%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 2400.
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
Max humidity........57-67%.
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........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers until
1200, scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....55-65 F.
Min humidity........19-29%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph becoming southwest 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0800, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 34-44. Highs 52-62. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 31-41. Highs
44-54. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 30-40.
Highs 42-52. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 27-37. Highs 43-53.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 27-37. Highs 50-60.
$$
COZ202-231000-
White River Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet, isolated
showers after 2400. Near 8000 feet, isolated
thunderstorms until 2400. Isolated showers.
Min temperature.....37-47 F.
Max humidity........51-61%.
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.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet,
isolated showers. Isolated thunderstorms after
1200. Near 8000 feet, scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet
58-68 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........11-21%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
west 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph becoming southwest 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 13000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
2400, then partly cloudy (40-50%), isolated
showers until 2400. Near 8000 feet, partly
cloudy (40-50%), isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Min temperature.....38-48 F.
Max humidity........57-67% near 6000 feet
40-50% near 8000 feet.
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........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......13000 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then east 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet
56-66 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........10-15%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000. 13000 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 39-49. Highs 62-72. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms near
6000 feet and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 37-47. Highs 55-65. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms near
6000 feet and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 35-45. Highs 52-62. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 32-42. Highs 57-67.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
33-43. Highs 65-75.
$$
COZ203-231000-
Lower Colorado River-
310 PM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers until 2400.
Min temperature.....44-54 F near 6000 feet
37-47 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........42-52%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to
6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then
northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....70-80 F near 6000 feet
61-71 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........10-15%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0900. 13000 ft AGL after 1100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....44-54 F near 6000 feet
38-48 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........32-42%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......12500 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....68-78 F near 6000 feet
60-70 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........10-15%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900. 12000 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 43-53. Highs 63-73. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 39-49. Highs 58-68. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows
38-48. Highs 53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 36-46. Highs 58-68.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
38-48. Highs 66-76.
$$
COZ205-231000-
Colorado River Headwaters-
310 PM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Isolated thunderstorms until
2400. Isolated showers.
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
Max humidity........58-73%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to
6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then southwest 5
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers until
1200, scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....61-71 F.
Min humidity........21-31%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
west 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 10500 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Min temperature.....37-47 F.
Max humidity........49-59%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....59-69 F.
Min humidity........17-27%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph becoming southwest 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0800. 10000 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 53-63. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 31-41. Highs 47-57. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 30-40.
Highs 43-53. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 28-38. Highs 45-55.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
28-38. Highs 52-62.
$$
COZ290-231000-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....42-52 F near 6000 feet
37-47 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........32-42%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then south 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....72-82 F near 6000 feet
65-75 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........9-14%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0900. 13000 ft AGL after 1100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....41-51 F near 6000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........30-40%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....65-75 F near 6000 feet
62-72 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........8-13%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
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 1000, 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.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Breezy. Mostly clear. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 42-52. Highs 62-72. Southwest
winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 38-48. Highs 59-69. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 37-47. Highs 54-64. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 34-44. Highs 60-70.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 68-78.
$$
COZ291-231000-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
Max humidity........39-49%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....62-72 F.
Min humidity........11-21%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph becoming southwest 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0900. 11000 ft AGL after 1000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....35-45 F.
Max humidity........38-48%.
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 1900. 1000 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....59-69 F.
Min humidity........12-17%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0700. 10000 ft AGL after 0900.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Cooler. Mostly clear. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 34-44. Highs 51-61. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 31-41. Highs 48-58. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to 40 mph.
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 30-40.
Highs 43-53. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 27-37. Highs 48-58.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 56-66.
$$
COZ292-231000-
North Fork Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....41-51 F.
Max humidity........39-49%.
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........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....72-82 F near 6000 feet
63-73 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........9-14%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
west 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph becoming southwest 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0900. 13500 ft AGL after 1000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....40-50 F near 6000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........29-39%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35
mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....69-79 F near 6000 feet
60-70 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........8-13%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0800, then 12500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Breezy. Mostly clear. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 42-52. Highs 64-74. Southwest
winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 38-48. Highs 59-69. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 37-47. Highs 54-64. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 35-45. Highs 59-69.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
36-46. Highs 67-77.
$$
COZ293-231000-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....35-45 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.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....64-74 F.
Min humidity........14-24%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0900. 11500 ft AGL after 1000.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
Max humidity........46-56%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....61-71 F.
Min humidity........12-22%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph becoming southwest 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 31-41. Highs 53-63. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 30-40. Highs 49-59. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 29-39.
Highs 45-55. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 27-37. Highs 48-58.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
27-37. Highs 56-66.
$$
COZ207-231000-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
Max humidity........34-44%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....72-82 F.
Min humidity........9-14%.
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.................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 12500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....40-50 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........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....69-79 F.
Min humidity........7-12%.
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.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 11500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Cooler. Mostly clear. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 62-72. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
35-45. Highs 62-72. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 35-45. Highs 56-66. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
32-42. Highs 62-72.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 69-79.
$$
COZ294-231000-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....38-48 F.
Max humidity........37-47%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then southwest 5
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....61-71 F.
Min humidity........12-17%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
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 decreasing to 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0900. 10500 ft AGL after 1000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....36-46 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........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....58-68 F.
Min humidity........11-16%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 51-61. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms and scattered light freezing rain. Lows 29-39.
Highs 49-59. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows
29-39. Highs 43-53. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
26-36. Highs 50-60.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 57-67.
$$
COZ295-231000-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
Max humidity........40-50%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 1900. 500 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then northwest 5
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....65-75 F.
Min humidity........12-17%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....33-43 F.
Max humidity........40-50%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....61-71 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 20 to 30 mph becoming west 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Cooler, breezy. Mostly clear. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 53-63. Southwest winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 29-39. Highs 51-61. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 31-41. Highs 47-57. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
27-37. Highs 53-63.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 59-69.
$$
UTZ485-231000-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
310 PM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near
10000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400,
then mostly cloudy (70-80%).
Min temperature.....35-45 F near 7000 feet
25-35 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........51-61% near 7000 feet
60-75% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......6% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 45
mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Near
10000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200,
then partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers
until 1200. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 7000 feet
47-57 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........26-36%.
24 hr trend......12% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
west 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1300.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 10000 feet,
isolated showers and thunderstorms until 2400.
Min temperature.....35-45 F near 7000 feet
26-36 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........57-67%.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
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........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Clearing Index......950 until 2000, then less than 500.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....60-70 F near 7000 feet
45-55 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........18-28%.
24 hr trend......7% drier.
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.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and isolated showers and
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 38-48. Highs 54-64.
Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms near
7000 feet and snow showers and scattered thunderstorms near
10000 feet. Lows 34-44. Highs 46-56. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms near
7000 feet and numerous snow showers and scattered thunderstorms
near 10000 feet. Lows 32-42. Highs 44-54. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and isolated showers and
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 29-39. Highs 49-59.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows
30-40. Highs 56-66.
$$
UTZ486-231000-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
310 PM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Near 8000 feet, isolated
showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....39-49 F near 6000 feet
33-43 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........47-57%.
24 hr trend......1% wetter.
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.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 15 to 20 mph until 2400, then
northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet,
isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
near 8000 feet, isolated showers until
1200, scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet
54-64 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........15-25% near 6000 feet
24-34% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% wetter.
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.................20 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 12000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15
to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1300.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Min temperature.....38-48 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........54-64% near 6000 feet
57-72% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% 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........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%), isolated
showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Near 8000
feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then
partly cloudy (30-40%), scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet
55-65 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........11-21%.
24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 12500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 41-51. Highs 60-70. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms near
6000 feet and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet
. Lows 38-48. Highs 53-63. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with
gusts to 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows
36-46. Highs 51-61. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet
. Lows 33-43. Highs 56-66.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows
35-45. Highs 63-73.
$$
UTZ487-231000-
Book Cliffs-
310 PM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Near
8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400,
then partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....43-53 F.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........44-54%.
24 hr trend......9% wetter.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to
6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then
southeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%). Near
8000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200,
then partly cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....68-78 F near 6000 feet
63-73 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........10-15%.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
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.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0900. 13500 ft AGL after 1000.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 15 to 20
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
2400, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....43-53 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........42-52% near 6000 feet
35-45% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then southwest 5
mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet
60-70 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........9-14%.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900. 13000 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 42-52. Highs 62-72. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 38-48. Highs 57-67. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms near
6000 feet and numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 52-62. West winds 10 to 20 mph with
gusts to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 33-43. Highs 58-68.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows
35-45. Highs 66-76.
$$
UTZ490-231000-
Colorado River Basin-
310 PM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....47-57 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........32-42%.
24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....77-87 F near 5000 feet
66-76 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........7-12%.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000. 14000 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20
to 25 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....47-57 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........26-36%.
24 hr trend......3% drier.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......12500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....75-85 F near 5000 feet
64-74 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........7-12%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900. 12500 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
7000 feet. Lows 47-57. Highs 67-77. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 42-52. Highs 64-74. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms
near 5000 feet and numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
near 7000 feet. Lows 40-50. Highs 58-68. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 38-48. Highs 64-74.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
7000 feet. Lows 41-51. Highs 72-82.
$$
UTZ491-231000-
Southeast Utah-
310 PM MDT Mon Apr 22 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....48-58 F.
24 hr trend......14 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........27-37%.
24 hr trend......15% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......13000 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....76-86 F near 5000 feet
60-70 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........8-13%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0900. 13000 ft AGL after 1000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 1050.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....47-57 F near 5000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........30-40%.
24 hr trend......8% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....74-84 F near 5000 feet
59-69 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........7-12%.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
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.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0800. 12500 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1100.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Not as warm. Mostly clear. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 44-54. Highs 65-75. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 41-51. Highs 65-75. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 39-49. Highs 59-69. West
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows
37-47. Highs 66-76.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 72-82.
$$
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