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Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
239 AM MDT Thu May 23 2024

.DISCUSSION...
A cold front moves through the area today. Out ahead of the
front, southwesterly wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph will be common. A
few showers, maybe a quick storm, will be possible along the CO/WY
border and along the Continental Divide though amounts will only
range from .1 to .2 inches. Calm weather returns Friday though a
pair of systems will move through Saturday and Sunday bringing
another chance for some showers and storms. Warm temperatures
return Monday onwards.


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

COZ200-240045-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
239 AM MDT Thu May 23 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet, scattered
                    showers. Near 8000 feet, isolated showers until
                    1200, scattered showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 6000 feet
                    39-49 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........15-25% near 6000 feet
                    22-32% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 45 to 55 mph decreasing to 35 to 45
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL.
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 (30-40%).
Min temperature.....28-38 F.
Max humidity........57-72%.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 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........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 2000. 2000 ft AGL after 2100.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then north 5
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
                    cloudy (60-70%).
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 6000 feet
                    46-56 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........16-26%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 38-48. Highs 62-72. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 35-45. Highs 59-69. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 67-77. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 73-83.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 77-87.

$$

COZ201-240045-
Routt Forecast Area-
239 AM MDT Thu May 23 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
                    cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers until 1200,
                    then scattered showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....49-59 F.
Min humidity........28-38%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 40 to 50 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....21-31 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........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then
                    southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
                    cloudy (60-70%).
Max temperature.....50-60 F.
Min humidity........21-31%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1000, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 34-44. Highs 52-62. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 31-41. Highs 48-58. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 29-39. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 34-44.
Highs 62-72.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 38-48. Highs 65-75.

$$

COZ202-240045-
White River Forecast Area-
239 AM MDT Thu May 23 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet,
                    isolated showers. Near 8000 feet, isolated
                    showers until 1200, scattered showers and
                    isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....51-61 F near 6000 feet
                    44-54 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........12-22% near 6000 feet
                    18-28% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 40 to 50 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....25-35 F.
Max humidity........55-70% near 6000 feet
                    50-60% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph
                    in the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3
                    to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then east 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
                    cloudy (60-70%).
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 6000 feet
                    48-58 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........16-26%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10 to 15
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 38-48. Highs 62-72. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 35-45. Highs 61-71. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
25 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 34-44. Highs 67-77. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 74-84.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 77-87.

$$

COZ203-240045-
Lower Colorado River-
239 AM MDT Thu May 23 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). 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.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 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.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to 30
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....34-44 F near 6000 feet
                    26-36 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........38-48%.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 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 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then northeast 5
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 6000 feet
                    55-65 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........11-21%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 12000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 15 to 20
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1500.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 44-54. Highs 64-74. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 39-49. Highs 63-73. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 70-80. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 75-85.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 48-58. Highs 78-88.

$$

COZ205-240045-
Colorado River Headwaters-
239 AM MDT Thu May 23 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....58-68 F.
Min humidity........21-31%.
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.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then west 25
                    to 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then excellent.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms until 2400.
Min temperature.....26-36 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.................2 until 2400, then 1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then east 5
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
                    cloudy (60-70%).
Max temperature.....57-67 F.
Min humidity........18-28%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 35-45. Highs 54-64. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 32-42. Highs 51-61. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 30-40. Highs 59-69. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
35-45. Highs 64-74.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 38-48. Highs
67-77.

$$

COZ290-240045-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
239 AM MDT Thu May 23 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 6000 feet
                    60-70 F near 8000 feet.
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....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 11500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then west 20
                    to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then excellent.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....31-41 F near 6000 feet
                    28-38 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........31-41% near 6000 feet
                    39-49% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 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.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then
                    northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....65-75 F near 6000 feet
                    60-70 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........9-14%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1000, then 12500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20
                    to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 45-55. Highs 66-76. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
40-50. Highs 67-77. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 73-83. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 78-88.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 48-58. Highs 80-90.

$$

COZ291-240045-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
239 AM MDT Thu May 23 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%) until 1200, then partly cloudy
                    (30-40%).
Max temperature.....57-67 F.
Min humidity........14-24%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40
                    mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 20 to 25 mph until 1200, then west 25
                    to 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then excellent.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
                    cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....28-38 F.
Max humidity........44-54%.
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 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....58-68 F.
Min humidity........12-22%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 0800, then 11500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to
                    25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 56-66. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
32-42. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 62-72. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 66-76.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 69-79.

$$

COZ292-240045-
North Fork Forecast Area-
239 AM MDT Thu May 23 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....65-75 F near 6000 feet
                    59-69 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........11-21%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to west
                    20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Localized gusts
                    up to 40 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 11500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then west 25
                    to 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then excellent.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%). Near
                    8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400,
                    then partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....32-42 F near 6000 feet
                    29-39 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........37-47%.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 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.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then east 5
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 6000 feet
                    58-68 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........11-16%.
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....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1000, then 12500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
                    to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 45-55. Highs 66-76. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
39-49. Highs 65-75. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 71-81. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 76-86.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 79-89.

$$

COZ293-240045-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
239 AM MDT Thu May 23 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....59-69 F.
Min humidity........15-25%.
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.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then west 30
                    to 40 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then excellent.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers until
                    2400.
Min temperature.....26-36 F.
Max humidity........56-66%.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 40
                    mph in the evening becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then north 5
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....59-69 F.
Min humidity........14-24%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
                    gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 1200, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 34-44. Highs 57-67. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
40 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 31-41. Highs 55-65. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
40 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 62-72. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
34-44. Highs 67-77.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 69-79.

$$

COZ207-240045-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
239 AM MDT Thu May 23 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%) until 1200, then partly cloudy
                    (30-40%).
Max temperature.....66-76 F.
Min humidity........10-15%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Localized
                    gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 13500 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.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
Max humidity........35-45%.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
                    mph in the evening becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 15 to 20 mph until 2400, then
                    northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very 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 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 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1000, then 12500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 42-52. Highs 68-78. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 70-80. West winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 74-84. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 79-89.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 81-91.

$$

COZ294-240045-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
239 AM MDT Thu May 23 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%) until 1200, then partly cloudy
                    (30-40%).
Max temperature.....56-66 F.
Min humidity........14-24%.
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 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 11500 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.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....30-40 F.
Max humidity........40-50%.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 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 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then northeast 5
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....57-67 F.
Min humidity........12-22%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36-46. Highs 56-66. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
32-42. Highs 57-67. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 63-73. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 67-77.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 70-80.

$$

COZ295-240045-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
239 AM MDT Thu May 23 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....59-69 F.
Min humidity........12-17%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    southwest 10 to 15 mph 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.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 0900, then 11500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to 30
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....31-41 F.
Max humidity........46-56%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
                    the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to
                    6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph until 2400, then 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent until 2100, then poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....60-70 F.
Min humidity........11-16%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 20 mph increasing to 30 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.......2500 ft AGL until 0800, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20
                    to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 35-45. Highs 59-69. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  40 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 62-72. West winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to  35 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 65-75. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Isolated showers. Lows 37-47. Highs 69-79.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 40-50. Highs 71-81.

$$

UTZ485-240045-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
239 AM MDT Thu May 23 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 10000 feet,
                    isolated showers until 1200. Near 7000 feet,
                    isolated showers.
Max temperature.....45-55 F near 7000 feet
                    34-44 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......9 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........19-29%.
   24 hr trend......7% wetter.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0800, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 0900.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....25-35 F near 7000 feet
                    15-25 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........55-70%.
   24 hr trend......10% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 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........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 2100, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then west 5
                    mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
                    cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 7000 feet
                    39-49 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........23-33%.
   24 hr trend......3% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 850.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 36-46. Highs 53-63. West
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 33-43. Highs 54-64. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
35 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 61-71. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 67-77.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 70-80.

$$

UTZ486-240045-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
239 AM MDT Thu May 23 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers.
Max temperature.....51-61 F near 6000 feet
                    39-49 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......9 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........13-23% near 6000 feet
                    23-33% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25
                    mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 0900.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....29-39 F near 6000 feet
                    23-33 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........51-61% near 6000 feet
                    59-74% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......2% drier.
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.......8000 ft AGL until 2000. 1500 ft AGL after 2100.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then 5 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
                    cloudy (60-70%).
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 6000 feet
                    43-53 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........17-27% near 6000 feet
                    24-34% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......7% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1000 after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms
near 6000 feet and numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 40-50. Highs 60-70. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to  25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and isolated
showers near 6000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 37-47. Highs 60-70. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to  30 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Mostly clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 67-77. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 73-83.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 77-87.

$$

UTZ487-240045-
Book Cliffs-
239 AM MDT Thu May 23 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....55-65 F near 6000 feet
                    48-58 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........12-17%.
   24 hr trend......5% wetter.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0800. 9000 ft AGL after 0900.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 1000.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....32-42 F.
   24 hr trend......10 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........44-54%.
   24 hr trend......8% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 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.......7500 ft AGL until 2000. 1500 ft AGL after 2100.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then east 5 mph.
Clearing Index......1000 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
                    cloudy (70-80%).
Max temperature.....59-69 F near 6000 feet
                    53-63 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........13-23%.
   24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 40-50. Highs 62-72. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to  30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 37-47. Highs 64-74. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
25 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 69-79. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 75-85.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 79-89.

$$

UTZ490-240045-
Colorado River Basin-
239 AM MDT Thu May 23 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....69-79 F near 5000 feet
                    56-66 F near 7000 feet.
   24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........8-13%.
   24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0800, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25
                    mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 1000.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
   24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........31-41%.
   24 hr trend......10% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
                    mph in the evening becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 2100, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1000 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....71-81 F near 5000 feet
                    59-69 F near 7000 feet.
   24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........9-14%.
   24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 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...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy near 5000 feet and mostly cloudy near
7000 feet  and scattered showers and thunderstorms . Lows 48-58.
Highs 69-79. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows
43-53. Highs 70-80. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 75-85. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 81-91.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 53-63. Highs 84-94.

$$

UTZ491-240045-
Southeast Utah-
239 AM MDT Thu May 23 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%). Near
                    8000 feet, mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200,
                    then partly cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....75-85 F near 5000 feet
                    58-68 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........8-13% near 5000 feet
                    14-24% 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 35 mph in the
                    afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 14000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then west 20
                    to 30 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 0900.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....41-51 F near 5000 feet
                    31-41 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........25-35%.
   24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
                    mph in the evening becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......12500 ft AGL until 2000. 1500 ft AGL after
                    2100.
Transport Winds.....North 15 to 20 mph until 2400, then 5 to 10
                    mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%). Near
                    8000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200,
                    then partly cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....75-85 F near 5000 feet
                    58-68 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........8-13% near 5000 feet
                    12-22% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 13000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 15 to 20
                    mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 5000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 48-58. Highs 71-81. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to  35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 5000 feet and
isolated showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 44-54.
Highs 73-83. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  35 mph.
.MEMORIAL DAY...Clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 77-87. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 82-92.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 52-62. Highs 85-95.

$$