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Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
311 PM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.DISCUSSION...Dry and breezy conditions will continue today
through Saturday with critical fire weather conditions at times.
Some light showers are possible Friday morning and afternoon
across the north. Windy conditions are expected Sunday ahead of a
strong cold front that will bring cooler, unsettled weather to
the region Sunday night through early next week. It would be
advised that Fuels Specialists update their respective zones.

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

COZ200-031315-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
311 PM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet,
                    isolated showers after 2400. Near 8000 feet,
                    isolated showers.
Min temperature.....31-41 F.
Max humidity........53-63% near 6000 feet
                    56-71% 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.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph increasing to 40 to 50 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet,
                    scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms after
                    1200. Near 8000 feet, scattered showers until
                    1200isolated showers and thunderstorms after
                    1200.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 6000 feet
                    39-49 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........20-30% near 6000 feet
                    27-37% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
                    Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 40 to 50 mph.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....26-36 F.
Max humidity........69-84% 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.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair 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........13-23%.
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.......10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10
                    to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1500.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Very windy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 40-50. Highs 63-73.
Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to  65 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 27-37. Highs 49-59. 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 27-37. Highs 50-60. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  40 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 25-35. Highs 51-61.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 27-37. Highs 56-66.

$$

COZ201-031315-
Routt Forecast Area-
311 PM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers after
                    2400.
Min temperature.....26-36 F.
Max humidity........44-54%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph 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 increasing to 35 to 45 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers until
                    1200, then scattered showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....45-55 F.
Min humidity........30-40%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 40 to 50 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then good until 1500, then
                    fair.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms until 2400.
Min temperature.....22-32 F.
Max humidity........63-78%.
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.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
                    southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%) until 1200, then partly cloudy
                    (30-40%). Isolated showers and thunderstorms
                    after 1200.
Max temperature.....52-62 F.
Min humidity........21-31%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 34-44. Highs 54-64. Southwest winds 25 to
35 mph with gusts to  65 mph.
.MONDAY...Colder, breezy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 23-33. Highs 37-47. West winds 15 to 25 mph
with gusts to  60 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Mostly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and
isolated showers. Lows 24-34. Highs 39-49. West winds 15 to
25 mph with gusts to  40 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 21-31. Highs 40-50.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 22-32. Highs 45-55.

$$

COZ202-031315-
White River Forecast Area-
311 PM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
                    2400, then partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 8000
                    feet, partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
Max humidity........44-54% near 6000 feet
                    34-44% near 8000 feet.
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 30 to 40 mph increasing to 35 to 45 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
                    cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet, isolated
                    showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
                    near 8000 feet, isolated showers until
                    1200scattered showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....52-62 F near 6000 feet
                    45-55 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........19-29% near 6000 feet
                    25-35% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
                    the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 40 to 50 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....25-35 F.
Max humidity........66-81% near 6000 feet
                    54-64% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 30 to 40 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Near 8000 feet, isolated
                    showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....63-73 F near 6000 feet
                    54-64 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........12-22%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 11500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10
                    to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1500.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Very windy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 41-51. Highs 63-73.
Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to  65 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly
cloudy near 8000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 28-38. Highs 50-60. West winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts to  55 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and isolated showers and
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 28-38. Highs 52-62. West winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts to  40 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 25-35. Highs 53-63.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 27-37. Highs 56-66.

$$

COZ203-031315-
Lower Colorado River-
311 PM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....37-47 F near 6000 feet
                    31-41 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........29-39%.
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 25 to 35 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
                    southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....62-72 F near 6000 feet
                    54-64 F near 8000 feet.
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 40 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 12500 ft AGL after
                    1000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then west 20
                    to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....36-46 F near 6000 feet
                    29-39 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........45-55%.
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.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after
                    2000.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....65-75 F near 6000 feet
                    57-67 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........11-21%.
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.......2000 ft AGL until 1000. 12000 ft AGL after
                    1200.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
                    southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 45-55. Highs 65-75. South winds 25 to 35 mph
with gusts to  65 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms. Lows 31-41. Highs 52-62. West winds 15 to
25 mph with gusts to  60 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 56-66. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 32-42. Highs 56-66.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 59-69.

$$

COZ205-031315-
Colorado River Headwaters-
311 PM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Min temperature.....30-40 F.
Max humidity........40-50%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 30 mph decreasing to 20
                    mph after midnight.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers.
                    Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....53-63 F.
Min humidity........18-28%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to west
                    20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts
                    up to 50 mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then west 20
                    to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms until 2400.
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
Max humidity........59-74%.
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 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 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%). Scattered showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....58-68 F.
Min humidity........18-28%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
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.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 57-67. Southwest winds 20 to
30 mph with gusts to  60 mph.
.MONDAY...Colder, breezy. Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms. Lows 24-34. Highs 39-49. West winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts to  55 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 25-35. Highs 44-54. West winds 15 to 25 mph
with gusts to  40 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 24-34. Highs 45-55.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 24-34. Highs 48-58.

$$

COZ290-031315-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
311 PM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....32-42 F near 6000 feet
                    31-41 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........26-36%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....63-73 F near 6000 feet
                    58-68 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........9-14%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Localized
                    gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
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. 13500 ft AGL after
                    1000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then west 20
                    to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....32-42 F near 6000 feet
                    29-39 F near 8000 feet.
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.......10500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then
                    northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (30-40%).
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 35 mph in
                    the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph increasing to south 20
                    to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000. 13000 ft AGL after
                    1200.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then south 15 to 20
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Very windy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 46-56. Highs 66-76. South winds 30 to 40 mph
with gusts to  65 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, windy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 31-41. Highs 55-65.
West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to  60 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 61-71. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 60-70.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 34-44. Highs 62-72.

$$

COZ291-031315-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
311 PM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
Max humidity........33-43%.
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 30 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....55-65 F.
Min humidity........11-21%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35
                    mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 11500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then 20 to
                    30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then excellent.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
Max humidity........41-51%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after
                    2000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
                    southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). 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 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....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0700. 10500 ft AGL after 0800.
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...
.SUNDAY...Very windy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows
36-46. Highs 56-66. South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to
65 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, windy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms. Lows 24-34. Highs 44-54. West winds 20 to
30 mph with gusts to  65 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 50-60. West
winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to  40 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 26-36. Highs 50-60.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 27-37. Highs 51-61.

$$

COZ292-031315-
North Fork Forecast Area-
311 PM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....33-43 F near 6000 feet
                    31-41 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........28-38%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 6000 feet
                    57-67 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........10-15%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    west 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph in the
                    afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 14000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then west 20
                    to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....31-41 F.
Max humidity........43-53%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 40 mph in
                    the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to
                    6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after
                    2000.
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%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet
                    59-69 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........12-22%.
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.......2000 ft AGL until 1000. 11000 ft AGL after
                    1200.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 43-53. Highs 67-77. Southwest winds 25 to
35 mph with gusts to  65 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 32-42. Highs 54-64.
West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to  60 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 59-69. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 32-42. Highs 58-68.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 61-71.

$$

COZ293-031315-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
311 PM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....29-39 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........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....58-68 F.
Min humidity........12-22%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to west
                    20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts
                    up to 45 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 11500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then west 20
                    to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 2400, then clear
                    (0-10%).
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
Max humidity........56-66%.
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 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then east 5
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....59-69 F.
Min humidity........15-25%.
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.................20 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 31-41. Highs 59-69. Southwest winds 25 to
35 mph with gusts to  65 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms. Lows 25-35. Highs 43-53. West winds 15 to
25 mph with gusts to  60 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 25-35. Highs 49-59. West winds 15 to 25 mph
with gusts to  45 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 25-35. Highs 49-59.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and isolated
showers. Lows 25-35. Highs 52-62.

$$

COZ207-031315-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
311 PM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....35-45 F.
Max humidity........30-40%.
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 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
                    southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....66-76 F.
Min humidity........9-14%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
                    gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph becoming west 20 to 25
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 13000 ft AGL after
                    1100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15 to
                    20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....37-47 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........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....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
                    south 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....South 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 13000 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.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Lows 42-52. Highs 67-77. South
winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to  60 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, windy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 30-40. Highs 57-67. West winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts to  55 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 64-74. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  40 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 63-73.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 64-74.

$$

COZ294-031315-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
311 PM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....32-42 F.
Max humidity........29-39%.
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 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....54-64 F.
Min humidity........12-17%.
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.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph becoming west 20 to 25
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 11500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then west 20
                    to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....30-40 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........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....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........13-23%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    south 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....South 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0700. 11000 ft AGL after 0800.
Transport Winds.....South 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...
.SUNDAY...Very windy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 36-46. Highs 54-64. South winds 30 to 40 mph
with gusts to  65 mph.
.MONDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 23-33. Highs 45-55. West winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts to  60 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 52-62. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 26-36. Highs 51-61.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 28-38. Highs 53-63.

$$

COZ295-031315-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
311 PM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....27-37 F.
Max humidity........31-41%.
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 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then northeast 5
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....59-69 F.
Min humidity........11-16%.
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.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph becoming west 20 to 25
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 11000 ft AGL after
                    1000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 20
                    to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....30-40 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....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after
                    2000.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....60-70 F.
Min humidity........12-22%.
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.................20 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0800. 11000 ft AGL after
                    0900.
Transport Winds.....South 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...
.SUNDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 59-69. Southwest winds 20 to
30 mph with gusts to  55 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms. Lows 28-38. Highs 48-58. West winds 15 to
25 mph with gusts to  55 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy, clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 54-64. West winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts to  45 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 28-38. Highs
55-65.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 29-39. Highs 57-67.

$$

UTZ485-031315-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
311 PM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 10000 feet,
                    isolated showers. Near 7000 feet, isolated
                    showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....28-38 F near 7000 feet
                    16-26 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......8 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........59-74% near 7000 feet
                    68-83% near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......31% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers until 1200.
                    Near 7000 feet, isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1200. Near 10000 feet,
                    scattered snow showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....43-53 F near 7000 feet
                    34-44 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........21-31% near 7000 feet
                    28-38% near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......4% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    northwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
                    Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25
                    mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....24-34 F near 7000 feet
                    14-24 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........53-63%.
   24 hr trend......31% 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.......6000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
                    southeast.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900. Less than 500 after 2000.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 7000 feet
                    44-54 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......15 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 35 mph in the
                    afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
                    to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Windy. Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and isolated showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 39-49. Highs 53-63. South
winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to  70 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and scattered thunderstorms and
isolated showers near 10000 feet. Lows 24-34. Highs 41-51. West
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  60 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 25-35. Highs 42-52. West
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  40 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 22-32. Highs 43-53.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and isolated showers and
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 25-35. Highs 47-57.

$$

UTZ486-031315-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
311 PM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet,
                    isolated showers after 2400. Near 8000 feet,
                    isolated showers.
Min temperature.....31-41 F.
   24 hr trend......12 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........47-57% near 6000 feet
                    55-70% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
                    1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 8000
                    feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers
                    and thunderstorms after 1200. Scattered showers
                    until 1200.
Max temperature.....51-61 F near 6000 feet
                    39-49 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........16-26% near 6000 feet
                    25-35% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    west 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph in the
                    afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....28-38 F near 6000 feet
                    22-32 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........51-61%.
   24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......950 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........12-22%.
   24 hr trend......3% 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.......3500 ft AGL until 1300, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10 to 15
                    mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1300, then 1050.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Windy. Mostly cloudy near 6000 feet and partly cloudy
near 8000 feet. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Lows 45-55. Highs 60-70. Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts
to  65 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 29-39. Highs 49-59. Southwest
winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to  60 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and isolated showers and
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 29-39. Highs 50-60. West
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  40 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 27-37. Highs 51-61.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 29-39. Highs 54-64.

$$

UTZ487-031315-
Book Cliffs-
311 PM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
   24 hr trend......10 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........35-45%.
   24 hr trend......1% 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........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers after
                    1200.
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 6000 feet
                    51-61 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........14-24%.
   24 hr trend......4% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
                    the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 9000 ft AGL after 1000.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....32-42 F.
   24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........49-59% near 6000 feet
                    39-49% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......16% 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......950 until 2000, then less than 500.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 6000 feet
                    57-67 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......10 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........11-16%.
   24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
                    the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 11500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10 to 15
                    mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1300.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Very windy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 46-56. Highs 62-72.
South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to  70 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms. Lows 29-39. Highs 52-62. West winds 15 to
25 mph with gusts to  60 mph.
.TUESDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms . Lows 31-41. Highs 54-64. West winds 15 to 25 mph
with gusts to  40 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 28-38. Highs 55-65.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 29-39. Highs 56-66.

$$

UTZ490-031315-
Colorado River Basin-
311 PM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....41-51 F.
   24 hr trend......7 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........26-36%.
   24 hr trend......4% 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........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
                    southeast.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (30-40%). Near 7000 feet, isolated
                    showers after 1200.
Max temperature.....69-79 F near 5000 feet
                    57-67 F near 7000 feet.
   24 hr trend......7 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........11-16%.
   24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    west 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the
                    afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 12500 ft AGL after
                    1000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 20
                    to 25 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....39-49 F.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........33-43%.
   24 hr trend......6% 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.......8500 ft AGL until 2000. 1000 ft AGL after 2100.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 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......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........9-14%.
   24 hr trend......1% 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.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 12500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then south.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1300.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Windy. Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 52-62. Highs 68-78. Southwest
winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to  60 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 34-44. Highs 58-68.
West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to  55 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
7000 feet. Lows 36-46. Highs 62-72. West winds 10 to 20 mph with
gusts to  35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 35-45. Highs 61-71.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 37-47. Highs 63-73.

$$

UTZ491-031315-
Southeast Utah-
311 PM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....42-52 F.
   24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........24-34%.
   24 hr trend......1% wetter.
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.......10000 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....72-82 F near 5000 feet
                    55-65 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........7-12%.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
                    gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0900. 13500 ft AGL after 1100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15 to
                    20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....42-52 F near 5000 feet
                    33-43 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........33-43%.
   24 hr trend......10% wetter.
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.
Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
                    northeast.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....73-83 F near 5000 feet
                    56-66 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........9-14% near 5000 feet
                    13-23% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......2% wetter.
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.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 13000 ft AGL after
                    1200.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then south 15 to 20
                    mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 50-60. Highs 68-78. Southwest
winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to  60 mph.
.MONDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 34-44. Highs 62-72. West
winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to  55 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 68-78. West winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to  35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 38-48. Highs 66-76.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 39-49. Highs 66-76.

$$