Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
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FNUS55 KGJT 202052
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
252 PM MDT Fri Sep 20 2024
.DISCUSSION...
Critical fire weather conditions are not expected to develop at
this time. An approaching storm will bring wetting rains and some
snow to the high country Saturday and Sunday. Terrain based
thunderstorms are possible across the region Saturday. Elevated
relative humidity values remain in place into early next week with
some chance showers on the terrain into midweek. Quiet conditions
return late next week.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-211300-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
252 PM MDT Fri Sep 20 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....43-53 F.
Max humidity........52-62% near 6000 feet
44-54% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....69-79 F near 6000 feet
60-70 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........16-26% near 6000 feet
22-32% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph shifting to the east in the
afternoon.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 1400, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1500.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
near 8000 feet, scattered showers until 2400.
Isolated thunderstorms. Isolated showers after
2400.
Min temperature.....39-49 F.
Max humidity........71-86% near 6000 feet
65-80% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................40 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100. Poor after 2400.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%). Near 8000 feet, isolated
showers until 1200.
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 6000 feet
54-64 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........22-32%.
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........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Fair after 1500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
37-47. Highs 66-76. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 65-75. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 6000 feet and isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows 37-47.
Highs 70-80. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 39-49. Highs 71-81.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 72-82.
$$
COZ201-211300-
Routt Forecast Area-
252 PM MDT Fri Sep 20 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....39-49 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........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....61-71 F.
Min humidity........19-29%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................70 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 11500 ft AGL until
1600, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1200, then
very good until 1500, then good.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Showers and scattered
thunderstorms until 2400, then numerous showers
and isolated thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....35-45 F.
Max humidity........81-96%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................80 percent.
LAL.................4 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers until 1200,
then isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....50-60 F.
Min humidity........41-51%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 34-44. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 61-71.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 62-72.
$$
COZ202-211300-
White River Forecast Area-
252 PM MDT Fri Sep 20 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....40-50 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.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Near 6000 feet, scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
near 8000 feet, numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....70-80 F near 6000 feet
60-70 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........15-25% near 6000 feet
21-31% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph shifting to the east 10 to
15 mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1200, then 6000 ft AGL until
1300, then 11000 ft AGL until 1700, then 6000
ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms until 2400. Scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Min temperature.....38-48 F.
Max humidity........82-97%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
CWR.................60 percent.
LAL.................4 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%) until
1200, then mostly sunny (20-30%), isolated
showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
near 8000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%),
scattered showers until 1200isolated showers
and thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....62-72 F near 6000 feet
49-59 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........25-35% near 6000 feet
39-49% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 38-48. Highs 67-77. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 65-75. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 70-80. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 39-49. Highs 71-81.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 72-82.
$$
COZ203-211300-
Lower Colorado River-
252 PM MDT Fri Sep 20 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....47-57 F.
Max humidity........39-49%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers until 1200,
then showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....70-80 F near 6000 feet
62-72 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........19-29%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................70 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 25 mph becoming southeast 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 7500 ft AGL until
1300, then 10500 ft AGL until 1600, then 5000
ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
fair.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Showers until 2400.
Scattered thunderstorms. Scattered showers
after 2400.
Min temperature.....42-52 F.
Max humidity........79-94%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................80 percent.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph shifting to the
southeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....63-73 F near 6000 feet
53-63 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........33-43%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
42-52. Highs 67-77. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 42-52. Highs 66-76. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 42-52. Highs 70-80. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 45-55. Highs 72-82.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 73-83.
$$
COZ205-211300-
Colorado River Headwaters-
252 PM MDT Fri Sep 20 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....41-51 F.
Max humidity........46-56%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Showers and scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....65-75 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.................80 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1200, then
very good until 1500, then good.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Showers and scattered
thunderstorms until 2400, then numerous showers
and isolated thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
Max humidity........86-100%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................90 percent.
LAL.................4 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers until 1200.
Isolated thunderstorms. Isolated showers after
1200.
Max temperature.....54-64 F.
Min humidity........44-54%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 34-44. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 34-44. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 62-72.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 37-47. Highs
63-73.
$$
COZ290-211300-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
252 PM MDT Fri Sep 20 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....42-52 F near 6000 feet
41-51 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........40-50% near 6000 feet
47-57% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet, scattered
showers until 1200. Near 8000 feet, scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms until 1200.
Showers and scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 6000 feet
57-67 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........24-34% near 6000 feet
31-41% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10
to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
fair.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers until
2400. Scattered thunderstorms. Scattered
showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....38-48 F near 6000 feet
35-45 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........74-89% near 6000 feet
85-100% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph shifting to the
northwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....62-72 F near 6000 feet
50-60 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........28-38% near 6000 feet
42-52% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Fair after 1500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
43-53. Highs 70-80. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 43-53. Highs 68-78. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 44-54. Highs 71-81. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 45-55. Highs 74-84.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 46-56. Highs 75-85.
$$
COZ291-211300-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
252 PM MDT Fri Sep 20 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
Max humidity........48-58%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200, then showers and
scattered thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....59-69 F.
Min humidity........26-36%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 6500 ft AGL until
1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good until 1200,
then excellent until 1500, then fair.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers until
2400. Scattered thunderstorms. Scattered
showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
Max humidity........79-94%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................60 percent.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph becoming southwest 5 to 10
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....51-61 F.
Min humidity........43-53%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
34-44. Highs 58-68. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36-46. Highs 58-68. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36-46. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 38-48. Highs 63-73.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
38-48. Highs 64-74.
$$
COZ292-211300-
North Fork Forecast Area-
252 PM MDT Fri Sep 20 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....42-52 F near 6000 feet
40-50 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........45-55%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until
1200. Mostly cloudy (70-80%) after 1200. Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200,
isolated showers until 1200. Showers and
scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....70-80 F near 6000 feet
62-72 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........24-34%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 6000 ft AGL until
1200, then 9000 ft AGL until 1600, then 4500 ft
AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then south 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then very good until 1500,
then fair.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Showers until 2400.
Scattered thunderstorms. Scattered showers
after 2400.
Min temperature.....38-48 F near 6000 feet
35-45 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........88-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................80 percent.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 4.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....59-69 F near 6000 feet
51-61 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........43-53%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
40-50. Highs 67-77. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 41-51. Highs 66-76. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 42-52. Highs 70-80. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 43-53. Highs 71-81.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 44-54. Highs 72-82.
$$
COZ293-211300-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
252 PM MDT Fri Sep 20 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....41-51 F.
Max humidity........54-64%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph increasing to south 20
to 25 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Showers and scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....62-72 F.
Min humidity........26-36%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 10000 ft AGL until
1500, then 4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then good until 1200, then
excellent until 1500, then good.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Showers and scattered
thunderstorms until 2400, then numerous showers
and isolated thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....35-45 F.
Max humidity........85-100%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................90 percent.
LAL.................4 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers until 1200.
Isolated thunderstorms. Isolated showers after
1200.
Max temperature.....52-62 F.
Min humidity........46-56%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
31-41. Highs 58-68. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 34-44. Highs 64-74.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
35-45. Highs 64-74.
$$
COZ207-211300-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
252 PM MDT Fri Sep 20 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....45-55 F.
Max humidity........52-62%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200, then numerous showers
and scattered thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....65-75 F.
Min humidity........29-39%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 25 to 35 mph becoming south 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms until 2400, then isolated showers
and thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
Max humidity........80-95%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................4 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....64-74 F.
Min humidity........29-39%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
39-49. Highs 70-80. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 41-51. Highs 70-80. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 41-51. Highs 71-81. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 43-53. Highs 74-84.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 75-85.
$$
COZ294-211300-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
252 PM MDT Fri Sep 20 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
Max humidity........54-64%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200, then showers and
scattered thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....55-65 F.
Min humidity........34-44%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................70 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 25 to 35 mph becoming southeast 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 5500 ft AGL until
1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then good until 1500, then
fair.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms until 2400, then isolated showers
and thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
Max humidity........86-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................4 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....54-64 F.
Min humidity........40-50%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
34-44. Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36-46. Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36-46. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 38-48. Highs 64-74.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
38-48. Highs 65-75.
$$
COZ295-211300-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
252 PM MDT Fri Sep 20 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
Max humidity........61-76%.
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....South 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200, then showers with
numerous thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....60-70 F.
Min humidity........36-46%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................90 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 5.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then good until 1200, then
excellent until 1500, then good.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms until 2400, then isolated showers
and thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....33-43 F.
Max humidity........85-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................50 percent.
LAL.................4 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph becoming west 10 to 15
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....54-64 F.
Min humidity........40-50%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
33-43. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 35-45. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36-46. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 65-75.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
38-48. Highs 67-77.
$$
UTZ485-211300-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
252 PM MDT Fri Sep 20 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....42-52 F near 7000 feet
26-36 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........56-66% near 7000 feet
64-79% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......9% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 1900. 1500 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......700 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....60-70 F near 7000 feet
48-58 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........25-35%.
24 hr trend......7% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1300.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 2400. Near 7000 feet,
isolated showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....38-48 F near 7000 feet
21-31 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........68-83% near 7000 feet
84-99% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......15% wetter.
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.................2 until 2400, then 1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900. Less than 500 after 2200.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%). Near
10000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200,
then mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....58-68 F near 7000 feet
43-53 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........29-39% near 7000 feet
38-48% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% 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........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......600.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and scattered showers and
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 39-49. Highs 58-68. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms
near 7000 feet and scattered thunderstorms and isolated showers
near 10000 feet. Lows 37-47. Highs 58-68. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 38-48. Highs 63-73. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 40-50. Highs 64-74.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 65-75.
$$
UTZ486-211300-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
252 PM MDT Fri Sep 20 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....44-54 F.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........43-53%.
24 hr trend......9% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......850 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet
54-64 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........18-28% near 6000 feet
24-34% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 1050.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near
8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400,
then partly cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers
until 2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Isolated
showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........59-74%.
24 hr trend......16% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph decreasing to 20
mph after midnight.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until
1200, then mostly sunny (10-20%). Near 8000
feet, mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 6000 feet
53-63 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........24-34%.
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........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......700.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
43-53. Highs 64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 42-52. Highs 64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 42-52. Highs 67-77. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows 43-53. Highs
69-79.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 70-80.
$$
UTZ487-211300-
Book Cliffs-
252 PM MDT Fri Sep 20 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....46-56 F.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........43-53%.
24 hr trend......15% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Near 8000 feet, isolated
showers until 1200. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....66-76 F near 6000 feet
58-68 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........17-27% near 6000 feet
23-33% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1300, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......500 until 1400, then 1050.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers and thunderstorms until 2400,
then isolated showers and thunderstorms. Near
8000 feet, scattered thunderstorms until 2400.
Scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms after
2400.
Min temperature.....41-51 F near 6000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........81-96%.
24 hr trend......40% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................50 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 4.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......800 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%). Near 6000 feet, isolated
showers after 1200. Near 8000 feet, isolated
showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 6000 feet
57-67 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........23-33% near 6000 feet
31-41% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Clearing Index......550.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
42-52. Highs 68-78. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 40-50. Highs 65-75. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 41-51. Highs 69-79. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 43-53. Highs 71-81.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 72-82.
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UTZ490-211300-
Colorado River Basin-
252 PM MDT Fri Sep 20 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%) until 2400, then partly cloudy
(30-40%).
Min temperature.....49-59 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........35-45%.
24 hr trend......9% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
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.....70-80 F near 5000 feet
62-72 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........20-30%.
24 hr trend......12% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1000 after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms until 2400. Scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Min temperature.....45-55 F.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........71-86%.
24 hr trend......39% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................40 percent.
LAL.................4 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......850 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%). Near 5000 feet, isolated
showers until 1200. Near 7000 feet, isolated
showers.
Max temperature.....69-79 F near 5000 feet
59-69 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........24-34%.
24 hr trend......4% 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........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Clearing Index......500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows
47-57. Highs 73-83. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 46-56. Highs 71-81. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 46-56. Highs 73-83. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 48-58. Highs 75-85.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 77-87.
$$
UTZ491-211300-
Southeast Utah-
252 PM MDT Fri Sep 20 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
after 2400. Near 8000 feet, isolated showers
after 2400.
Min temperature.....48-58 F.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........51-61% near 5000 feet
44-54% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......18% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%),
isolated thunderstorms until 1200. Scattered
showers. Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
near 8000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
1200, then mostly cloudy (70-80%), scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms until 1200,
then numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....65-75 F near 5000 feet
54-64 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......12 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........32-42%.
24 hr trend......23% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................50 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%),
isolated showers and thunderstorms. Near 8000
feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%), scattered
thunderstorms until 2400. Scattered showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Min temperature.....43-53 F.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........72-87%.
24 hr trend......23% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................4 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%). Near 8000 feet, isolated
showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....69-79 F near 5000 feet
54-64 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........25-35% near 5000 feet
35-45% near 8000 feet.
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 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200, then 750.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 45-55. Highs 74-84. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
5000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet
. Lows 46-56. Highs 71-81. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 46-56. Highs 74-84. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 47-57. Highs 76-86.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 48-58. Highs 77-87.
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