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

.DISCUSSION...Dry and breezy conditions will occur this afternoon
with localized critical fire weather conditions at times. This
will continue through Saturday. A strong cold front is expected to
push through late Sunday with windy conditions ahead of it Sunday
afternoon and evening. It would be advised that Fuels Specialists
update their respective zones. Cooler and unsettled weather
returns early next week as a storm system tracks across the area.

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

COZ200-030730-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
929 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until
                    1200, then partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 8000
                    feet, partly cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....49-59 F near 6000 feet
                    37-47 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........13-23%.
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........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 20
                    to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1500.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
                    2400, then mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 8000
                    feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers
                    after 2400.
Min temperature.....31-41 F near 6000 feet
                    25-35 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........57-72%.
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.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph increasing to 40 to 50 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
                    southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (70-80%) until
                    1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%), scattered
                    showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
                    near 8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%),
                    scattered showers until 1200, then isolated
                    showers and thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....48-58 F near 6000 feet
                    38-48 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........19-29% 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 25 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 40 to 50 mph becoming west 30 to 40
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Warmer, clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 66-76. South winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 40-50. Highs 64-74. South
winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to  50 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 29-39. Highs 50-60. West winds 15 to 25 mph
with gusts to  50 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and isolated showers and
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 29-39. Highs 52-62.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 27-37. Highs 52-62.

$$

COZ201-030730-
Routt Forecast Area-
929 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....40-50 F.
Min humidity........19-29%.
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.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0800. 9000 ft AGL after 1000.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers after
                    2400.
Min temperature.....25-35 F.
Max humidity........48-58%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 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.......7000 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%). Scattered showers.
                    Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....44-54 F.
Min humidity........32-42%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 22-32. Highs 54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 55-65. South winds 15 to 25 mph
with gusts to  45 mph.
.MONDAY...Colder, breezy. Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms. Lows 25-35. Highs 38-48. West winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts to  45 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 24-34. Highs 41-51.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 22-32. Highs 41-51.

$$

COZ202-030730-
White River Forecast Area-
929 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....51-61 F near 6000 feet
                    41-51 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........12-17%.
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.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 20
                    to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1500.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers after
                    2400.
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
Max humidity........48-58% near 6000 feet
                    37-47% 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........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.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
                    1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%), scattered
                    showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
                    near 8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%),
                    scattered showers until 1200, isolated showers
                    and thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 6000 feet
                    43-53 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........18-28% near 6000 feet
                    24-34% 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.................10 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Warmer, clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 26-36. Highs 67-77. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 41-51. Highs 64-74. South
winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to  50 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly
cloudy near 8000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms
near 6000 feet and numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 29-39. Highs 51-61. West winds 15 to 25 mph
with gusts to  50 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and isolated showers and
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 30-40. Highs 53-63.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 27-37. Highs 54-64.

$$

COZ203-030730-
Lower Colorado River-
929 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....55-65 F near 6000 feet
                    47-57 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........10-15%.
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.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1500.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....36-46 F near 6000 feet
                    30-40 F near 8000 feet.
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 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......8500 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 (30-40%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....61-71 F near 6000 feet
                    53-63 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........13-23%.
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.................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. 9500 ft AGL after 1000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then west 20
                    to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then good until 1200, then
                    excellent until 1500, then very good.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 68-78. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 45-55. Highs 66-76. South winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts to  55 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms. Lows 32-42. Highs 53-63. West winds 15 to
25 mph with gusts to  50 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 34-44. Highs 56-66.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 56-66.

$$

COZ205-030730-
Colorado River Headwaters-
929 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....47-57 F.
Min humidity........15-25%.
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........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers after
                    2400.
Min temperature.....30-40 F.
Max humidity........43-53%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 30 mph decreasing to 20
                    mph after midnight.
CWR.................10 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%) until 1200, then mostly
                    cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers until
                    1200, scattered showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....53-63 F.
Min humidity........19-29%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good until 1200,
                    then excellent until 1500, then very good.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 26-36. Highs 57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 57-67. Southwest winds 15 to
25 mph with gusts to  40 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms. Lows 26-36. Highs 41-51. West winds 15 to
25 mph with gusts to  40 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 25-35. Highs 44-54.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 25-35. Highs 44-54.

$$

COZ290-030730-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
929 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 6000 feet
                    52-62 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........8-13%.
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.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 10500 ft AGL after
                    1000.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1500.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....32-42 F near 6000 feet
                    31-41 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........27-37%.
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.......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........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 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.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 70-80. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  40 mph.
.SUNDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet
and isolated showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows
46-56. Highs 66-76. South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to
55 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 56-66.
West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to  55 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 60-70.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 60-70.

$$

COZ291-030730-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
929 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....49-59 F.
Min humidity........12-17%.
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.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
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.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 9000 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.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
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........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....55-65 F.
Min humidity........12-17%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35
                    mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0800. 10500 ft AGL after
                    0900.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then west 20
                    to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then excellent.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 31-41. Highs 59-69. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 36-46. Highs 57-67. South winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts to  50 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, windy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms. Lows 24-34. Highs 45-55. West winds 20 to
30 mph with gusts to  50 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 27-37. Highs 49-59.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 27-37. Highs 50-60.

$$

COZ292-030730-
North Fork Forecast Area-
929 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 6000 feet
                    49-59 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 30 mph in the
                    afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1500.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....34-44 F near 6000 feet
                    31-41 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........26-36%.
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.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
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 south.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....62-72 F near 6000 feet
                    56-66 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........11-16%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to west
                    20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts
                    up to 45 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 10500 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.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36-46. Highs 69-79. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  40 mph.
.SUNDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 43-53. Highs 68-78. South winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts to  50 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 33-43. Highs 55-65.
West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to  50 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 59-69.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 34-44. Highs 59-69.

$$

COZ293-030730-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
929 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....50-60 F.
Min humidity........11-21%.
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........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
Max humidity........43-53%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......7500 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.....57-67 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.................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 0800. 10000 ft AGL after
                    0900.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then west 20
                    to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 27-37. Highs 59-69. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 32-42. Highs 59-69. South winds 15 to 25 mph
with gusts to  40 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms. Lows 26-36. Highs 45-55. West winds 15 to
25 mph with gusts to  45 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 25-35. Highs 49-59.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 25-35. Highs 49-59.

$$

COZ207-030730-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
929 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....59-69 F.
Min humidity........8-13%.
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.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0900. 10500 ft AGL after 1000.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15 to
                    20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1500.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
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........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......10000 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 (10-20%).
Max temperature.....65-75 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........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph becoming west 20 to 30
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 12000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 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...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 71-81. South winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Lows 43-53. Highs 68-78. South
winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to  55 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 29-39. Highs 57-67. West winds 15 to 25 mph
with gusts to  55 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 63-73.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 63-73.

$$

COZ294-030730-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
929 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....49-59 F.
Min humidity........12-17%.
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.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
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, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15 to
                    20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....32-42 F.
Max humidity........29-39%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 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.......Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts 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 30
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0800. 11000 ft AGL after 0900.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then west 20
                    to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 59-69. South winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  40 mph.
.SUNDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 36-46. Highs 57-67. South winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts to  55 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms. Lows 23-33. Highs 45-55. Southwest winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts to  50 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 51-61.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 27-37. Highs
52-62.

$$

COZ295-030730-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
929 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....54-64 F.
Min humidity........9-14%.
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........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, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....27-37 F.
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........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......7000 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.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....58-68 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 35 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph becoming west 20 to 30
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 10000 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.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 32-42. Highs 61-71. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 33-43.
Highs 59-69. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to  40 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms. Lows 29-39. Highs 49-59. Southwest winds
15 to 25 mph with gusts to  40 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 54-64.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 56-66.

$$

UTZ485-030730-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
929 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
                    cloudy (60-70%).
Max temperature.....41-51 F near 7000 feet
                    32-42 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........17-27%.
   24 hr trend......10% wetter.
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.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0800. 9500 ft AGL after 0900.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 7000 feet,
                    isolated showers until 2400, scattered showers
                    after 2400. Near 10000 feet, isolated showers.
Min temperature.....27-37 F near 7000 feet
                    16-26 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......9 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........62-77%.
   24 hr trend......31% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very 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.
                    Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....43-53 F near 7000 feet
                    33-43 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........21-31%.
   24 hr trend......3% wetter.
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.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 0900.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Warmer. Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 58-68. South
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and isolated showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 40-50. Highs 54-64. South
winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to  45 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and scattered thunderstorms and
isolated showers near 10000 feet. Lows 26-36. Highs 43-53. West
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  45 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and isolated showers and
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 26-36. Highs 44-54.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 7000 feet and scattered snow showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 24-34. Highs 44-54.

$$

UTZ486-030730-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
929 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 6000 feet
                    37-47 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........12-22% near 6000 feet
                    19-29% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......9% wetter.
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........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0800. 10500 ft AGL after 1000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15
                    to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1100.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
                    2400, then mostly cloudy (60-70%), isolated
                    showers after 2400. Near 8000 feet, mostly
                    cloudy (60-70%), scattered showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....31-41 F near 6000 feet
                    25-35 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......9 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........51-61% near 6000 feet
                    58-73% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......7% wetter.
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.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%),
                    scattered showers until 1200, isolated showers
                    and thunderstorms after 1200. Near 8000 feet,
                    mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (40-50%), scattered showers. Isolated
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 6000 feet
                    36-46 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........17-27% near 6000 feet
                    25-35% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......5% wetter.
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.................10 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 1000.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Warmer, clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 65-75. South winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 44-54. Highs 61-71. South winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts to  50 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, breezy. Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly
cloudy near 8000 feet  and scattered showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 30-40. Highs 50-60. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to
50 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and isolated showers and
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 30-40. Highs 52-62.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 29-39. Highs 52-62.

$$

UTZ487-030730-
Book Cliffs-
929 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (10-20%) until
                    1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 8000
                    feet, mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 6000 feet
                    46-56 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........10-15%.
   24 hr trend......3% wetter.
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........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 11500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15
                    to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1100.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
   24 hr trend......9 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........38-48%.
   24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.
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 (30-40%). Near 6000 feet,
                    isolated showers after 1200.
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 6000 feet
                    49-59 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........11-21%.
   24 hr trend......3% 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.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900. 8500 ft AGL after 1000.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Warmer, clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 68-78. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 46-56. Highs 63-73. South winds 25 to 35 mph
with gusts to  55 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, windy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms. Lows 30-40. Highs 53-63. West winds 20 to
30 mph with gusts to  50 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 32-42. Highs 55-65.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 30-40. Highs 56-66.

$$

UTZ490-030730-
Colorado River Basin-
929 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....62-72 F near 5000 feet
                    50-60 F near 7000 feet.
   24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........8-13%.
   24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 10000 ft AGL after
                    1000.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1300.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
   24 hr trend......7 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........27-37%.
   24 hr trend......4% drier.
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.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until
                    1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 7000
                    feet, partly cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....68-78 F near 5000 feet
                    55-65 F near 7000 feet.
   24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........11-16%.
   24 hr trend......4% wetter.
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........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 10000 ft AGL after
                    1000.
Transport Winds.....West 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...
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 74-84. South winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to  35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 52-62. Highs 69-79. South
winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to  50 mph.
.MONDAY...Cooler, windy. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 59-69.
West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to  50 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 38-48. Highs 62-72.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 37-47. Highs 62-72.

$$

UTZ491-030730-
Southeast Utah-
929 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....66-76 F near 5000 feet
                    49-59 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........8-13%.
   24 hr trend......6% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1300.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....42-52 F.
   24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........25-35%.
   24 hr trend......8% drier.
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.
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 (10-20%).
Max temperature.....71-81 F near 5000 feet
                    55-65 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........8-13%.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
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.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 13000 ft AGL after
                    1000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15
                    to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 74-84. South winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Windy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 8000 feet.
Lows 49-59. Highs 70-80. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts
to  55 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 61-71. West
winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to  50 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 68-78.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 39-49. Highs 67-77.

$$