Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
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Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
227 AM MDT Wed Sep 25 2024

.DISCUSSION...Warm, near-record high temperatures continue
through the weekend resulting in very low relative humidity across
the region. Winds will be light, terrain driven breezes with high
pressure overhead. Because of the light winds, concerns for
critical fire weather conditions remain low through the forecast
period.

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

COZ200-260030-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
227 AM MDT Wed Sep 25 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....76-86 F near 6000 feet
                    65-75 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........11-16%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph in
                    the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph increasing to southwest 20
                    to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 15 to 20
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then very good.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....47-57 F.
Max humidity........46-56% near 6000 feet
                    34-44% near 8000 feet.
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....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....77-87 F near 6000 feet
                    66-76 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........9-14%.
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........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 79-89. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 80-90. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 81-91. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 76-86.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 75-85.

$$

COZ201-260030-
Routt Forecast Area-
227 AM MDT Wed Sep 25 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....67-77 F.
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........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 5 to 10 mph increasing to southwest 15 to
                    20 mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....44-54 F.
Max humidity........48-58%.
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.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....67-77 F.
Min humidity........14-24%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph becoming west 10 to 15
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1200, then
                    very good until 1500, then good.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 69-79. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 69-79. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 70-80. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 66-76.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 65-75.

$$

COZ202-260030-
White River Forecast Area-
227 AM MDT Wed Sep 25 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....76-86 F near 6000 feet
                    65-75 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........12-17% near 6000 feet
                    16-26% 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.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1100, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10 to 15
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....46-56 F.
Max humidity........46-56% near 6000 feet
                    36-46% near 8000 feet.
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....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....76-86 F near 6000 feet
                    65-75 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........10-15% near 6000 feet
                    14-24% 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.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 10000 ft AGL after
                    1100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 79-89. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 80-90. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 81-91. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 77-87.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 76-86.

$$

COZ203-260030-
Lower Colorado River-
227 AM MDT Wed Sep 25 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....76-86 F near 6000 feet
                    68-78 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........12-22%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1200, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....52-62 F.
Max humidity........40-50%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....77-87 F near 6000 feet
                    69-79 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 15 to 20 mph becoming west 10 to 15
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 50-60. Highs 80-90. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 50-60. Highs 80-90. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 51-61. Highs 80-90. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 51-61. Highs 79-89.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 48-58. Highs 77-87.

$$

COZ205-260030-
Colorado River Headwaters-
227 AM MDT Wed Sep 25 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....71-81 F.
Min humidity........18-28%.
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.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....46-56 F.
Max humidity........53-63%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....71-81 F.
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........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
                    fair.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 69-79. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 69-79. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 69-79. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 68-78.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 66-76.

$$

COZ290-260030-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
227 AM MDT Wed Sep 25 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....77-87 F near 6000 feet
                    65-75 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........12-17%.
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....South 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10 to 15
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....46-56 F.
Max humidity........37-47% near 6000 feet
                    43-53% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....77-87 F near 6000 feet
                    66-76 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........12-17%.
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 15 to 20 mph becoming west 5 to 10
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 10000 ft AGL after
                    1100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 51-61. Highs 82-92. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 51-61. Highs 82-92. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 52-62. Highs 81-91. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 52-62. Highs 81-91.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 50-60. Highs 79-89.

$$

COZ291-260030-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
227 AM MDT Wed Sep 25 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....66-76 F.
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........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....45-55 F.
Max humidity........47-57%.
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....South 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....65-75 F.
Min humidity........15-25%.
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 10 to 15 mph becoming west 5 to 10
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
                    fair.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 70-80. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 70-80. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 70-80. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 70-80.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 68-78.

$$

COZ292-260030-
North Fork Forecast Area-
227 AM MDT Wed Sep 25 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....76-86 F near 6000 feet
                    68-78 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........14-24%.
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....South 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Good after 1500.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....46-56 F near 6000 feet
                    45-55 F near 8000 feet.
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....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....77-87 F near 6000 feet
                    69-79 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........13-23%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 79-89. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 79-89. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 50-60. Highs 80-90. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 50-60. Highs 79-89.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 77-87.

$$

COZ293-260030-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
227 AM MDT Wed Sep 25 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....69-79 F.
Min humidity........17-27%.
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....South 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Fair after 1500.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....45-55 F.
Max humidity........55-70%.
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 10 to 15 mph increasing to southwest 15
                    to 20 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....69-79 F.
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........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
41-51. Highs 70-80. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 69-79. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 70-80. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 70-80.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 68-78.

$$

COZ207-260030-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
227 AM MDT Wed Sep 25 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....79-89 F.
Min humidity........12-17%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....49-59 F.
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........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....79-89 F.
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........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 81-91. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 81-91. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 50-60. Highs 81-91. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 81-91.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 78-88.

$$

COZ294-260030-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
227 AM MDT Wed Sep 25 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....67-77 F.
Min humidity........15-25%.
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....South 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 7500 ft AGL after 1100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....47-57 F.
Max humidity........47-57%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph shifting to the southwest
                    after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....69-79 F.
Min humidity........15-25%.
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 10 to 15 mph becoming west 5 to 10
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 72-82. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 71-81. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 71-81. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 71-81.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 68-78.

$$

COZ295-260030-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
227 AM MDT Wed Sep 25 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....67-77 F.
Min humidity........19-29%.
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....Southeast 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southwest
                    in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....42-52 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........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 5 to 10 mph increasing to southwest
                    10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....70-80 F.
Min humidity........17-27%.
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....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
43-53. Highs 72-82. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 71-81. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 71-81. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 72-82.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 68-78.

$$

UTZ485-260030-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
227 AM MDT Wed Sep 25 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....69-79 F near 7000 feet
                    54-64 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......7 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........14-24%.
   24 hr trend......4% drier.
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.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1200, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 900 after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....45-55 F near 7000 feet
                    31-41 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........37-47% near 7000 feet
                    43-53% near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......8% drier.
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.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......500 until 1900, then less than 500.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....70-80 F near 7000 feet
                    54-64 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........12-22%.
   24 hr trend......2% drier.
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........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 9500 ft AGL after 1200.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 500 until 1100,
                    then 1050 until 1700, then 700.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 71-81. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 73-83. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 72-82. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 68-78.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 67-77.

$$

UTZ486-260030-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
227 AM MDT Wed Sep 25 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....75-85 F near 6000 feet
                    63-73 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........11-21%.
   24 hr trend......3% drier.
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.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1200, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1000 after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....47-57 F.
   24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........34-44%.
   24 hr trend......9% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......650 until 1900, then less than 500.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....77-87 F near 6000 feet
                    65-75 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........11-16%.
   24 hr trend......2% drier.
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........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 550 until 1200,
                    then 1050 until 1700, then 800.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 77-87. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 78-88. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 78-88. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 75-85.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 73-83.

$$

UTZ487-260030-
Book Cliffs-
227 AM MDT Wed Sep 25 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....76-86 F near 6000 feet
                    69-79 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........11-16%.
   24 hr trend......5% drier.
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.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10 to 15
                    mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1300.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....51-61 F.
   24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........36-46%.
   24 hr trend......11% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......800 until 1900, then less than 500.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....76-86 F near 6000 feet
                    70-80 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........10-15%.
   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........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 1000. 10000 ft AGL after
                    1100.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 550 until 1200,
                    then 1050 until 1700, then 800.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 48-58. Highs 79-89. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 80-90. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 81-91. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 78-88.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 76-86.

$$

UTZ490-260030-
Colorado River Basin-
227 AM MDT Wed Sep 25 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....83-93 F near 5000 feet
                    71-81 F near 7000 feet.
   24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........9-14%.
   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........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1200, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1300, then 850.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....53-63 F.
   24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........32-42%.
   24 hr trend......5% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Clearing Index......650 until 1900, then less than 500.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....84-94 F near 5000 feet
                    73-83 F near 7000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........10-15%.
   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.......2000 ft AGL until 1100. 10000 ft AGL after
                    1500.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1300, then 650 until 1500,
                    then 950 until 1700, then 700.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 54-64. Highs 85-95. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 54-64. Highs 84-94. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 55-65. Highs 85-95. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 55-65. Highs 84-94.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 52-62. Highs 81-91.

$$

UTZ491-260030-
Southeast Utah-
227 AM MDT Wed Sep 25 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....82-92 F near 5000 feet
                    67-77 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........10-15%.
   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........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200. 950 after 1300.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....53-63 F.
   24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........38-48%.
   24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......700 until 1900, then less than 500.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....83-93 F near 5000 feet
                    67-77 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........12-17%.
   24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200, then 700.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 52-62. Highs 84-94. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 53-63. Highs 83-93. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 53-63. Highs 84-94. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 54-64. Highs 84-94.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 52-62. Highs 81-91.

$$