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 082032
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
232 PM MDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.DISCUSSION...Showers and storms increase in coverage on Thursday
for most of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Wetting rains
become very likely on Friday and Saturday with a medium to high
chance of flash flooding over recent burn scars. A cooler, wetter
pattern continues into early 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...
COZ200-091245-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
232 PM MDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....42-52 F.
Max humidity........52-62% near 6000 feet
42-52% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....66-76 F near 6000 feet
57-67 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........28-38%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%),
isolated showers and thunderstorms until 2400,
then scattered showers. Near 8000 feet, partly
cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly cloudy
(70-80%), isolated thunderstorms until 2400.
Scattered showers.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....46-56 F near 6000 feet
40-50 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........82-97%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Numerous showers until 1200.
Near 6000 feet, isolated thunderstorms.
Scattered showers after 1200. Near 8000 feet,
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 6000 feet
49-59 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........60-75% near 6000 feet
71-86% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 47-57. Highs 58-68. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms near
6000 feet and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 37-47. Highs 50-60. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to 30 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 8000 feet.
Lows 31-41. Highs 57-67. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 56-66.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 34-44. Highs
53-63.
$$
COZ201-091245-
Routt Forecast Area-
232 PM MDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
Max humidity........51-61%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F.
Min humidity........32-42%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
fair.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400, then scattered
showers.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
Max humidity........73-88%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90%). Numerous showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F.
Min humidity........61-76%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows
41-51. Highs 51-61. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 43-53. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 25 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 29-39. Highs 52-62. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 50-60.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 31-41. Highs
48-58.
$$
COZ202-091245-
White River Forecast Area-
232 PM MDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....40-50 F near 6000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........57-67% near 6000 feet
51-61% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%),
isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
near 8000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until
1200, then mostly cloudy (60-70%), scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....66-76 F near 6000 feet
57-67 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........30-40% near 6000 feet
37-47% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 2400. Numerous
showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....45-55 F.
Max humidity........86-100% near 6000 feet
80-95% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Near 6000 feet, showers until
1200. Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous showers
after 1200. Near 8000 feet, showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 F near 6000 feet
48-58 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........60-75% near 6000 feet
71-86% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet and
showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 47-57.
Highs 59-69. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms near
6000 feet and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 38-48. Highs 51-61. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
25 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 32-42. Highs 58-68. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 37-47. Highs 57-67.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 55-65.
$$
COZ203-091245-
Lower Colorado River-
232 PM MDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....48-58 F.
Max humidity........54-64%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 1200, then scattered
showers and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....30 percent.
Max temperature.....68-78 F near 6000 feet
60-70 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........32-42%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph becoming south 10 to 15
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous showers
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....49-59 F near 6000 feet
43-53 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........76-91%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F near 6000 feet
49-59 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........59-74%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 50-60. Highs
58-68. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows 44-54. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 39-49. Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 43-53. Highs 60-70.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 41-51. Highs
59-69.
$$
COZ205-091245-
Colorado River Headwaters-
232 PM MDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....41-51 F.
Max humidity........56-66%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....64-74 F.
Min humidity........28-38%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph becoming south 10 to 15
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 2400. Scattered showers.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....41-51 F.
Max humidity........75-90%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Numerous showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F.
Min humidity........56-71%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows
42-52. Highs 52-62. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 49-59. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 25 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 31-41. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 35-45. Highs 54-64.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 33-43. Highs
53-63.
$$
COZ290-091245-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
232 PM MDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....45-55 F near 6000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........61-76% near 6000 feet
73-88% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms until
1200. Scattered showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....65-75 F near 6000 feet
59-69 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........37-47% near 6000 feet
44-54% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms until 2400, then numerous showers
and isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....46-56 F near 6000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........78-93% near 6000 feet
87-100% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 6000 feet
52-62 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........59-74% near 6000 feet
65-80% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms near 6000 feet
and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows
51-61. Highs 58-68. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms near
6000 feet and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 47-57. Highs 59-69. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to 30 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 42-52. Highs 61-71. South
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 44-54. Highs 61-71.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 42-52. Highs 61-71.
$$
COZ291-091245-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
232 PM MDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....41-51 F.
Max humidity........72-87%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms until
1200. Scattered showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F.
Min humidity........40-50%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous showers
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....43-53 F.
Max humidity........81-96%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F.
Min humidity........59-74%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 43-53. Highs
53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows 40-50. Highs 53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 34-44. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 55-65.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 36-46. Highs
55-65.
$$
COZ292-091245-
North Fork Forecast Area-
232 PM MDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%). Near 8000 feet, isolated
showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....43-53 F near 6000 feet
41-51 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........56-71% near 6000 feet
62-77% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet, isolated
showers until 1200. Isolated thunderstorms.
Scattered showers after 1200. Near 8000 feet,
isolated showers and thunderstorms until 1200,
then scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....71-81 F near 6000 feet
60-70 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........31-41%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph becoming south 10 to 15
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous showers
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....44-54 F near 6000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........81-96%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Showers until 1200, then
numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....59-69 F near 6000 feet
50-60 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........58-73%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet and
showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 50-60.
Highs 59-69. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 46-56. Highs 60-70. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 39-49. Highs 63-73. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 42-52. Highs 63-73.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 40-50. Highs 63-73.
$$
COZ293-091245-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
232 PM MDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
Max humidity........65-80%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....63-73 F.
Min humidity........30-40%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph becoming south 10 to 15
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....41-51 F.
Max humidity........79-94%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Numerous showers until 1200,
then scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 F.
Min humidity........57-72%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows
42-52. Highs 52-62. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 38-48. Highs 52-62. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 31-41. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 35-45. Highs 56-66.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 32-42. Highs
56-66.
$$
COZ207-091245-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
232 PM MDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers until
2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered showers
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....49-59 F.
Max humidity........75-90%.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms until
1200. Scattered showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Max temperature.....66-76 F.
Min humidity........38-48%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered thunderstorms
until 2400. Numerous showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....49-59 F.
Max humidity........85-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90%). Numerous showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....62-72 F.
Min humidity........54-64%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 49-59.
Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 44-54. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 41-51. Highs 62-72. South winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 42-52. Highs 63-73.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 40-50. Highs
62-72.
$$
COZ294-091245-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
232 PM MDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Isolated showers until
2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered showers
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....43-53 F.
Max humidity........82-97%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 1200. Scattered showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F.
Min humidity........47-57%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms until 2400, then
showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....43-53 F.
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.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200, then numerous showers
and scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F.
Min humidity........65-80%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 41-51.
Highs 50-60. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 51-61. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 35-45. Highs 52-62. South winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 52-62.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 34-44. Highs
53-63.
$$
COZ295-091245-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
232 PM MDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....39-49 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.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 1200. Scattered showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Max temperature.....60-70 F.
Min humidity........45-55%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered thunderstorms
until 2400. Scattered showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....42-52 F.
Max humidity........87-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then
scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F.
Min humidity........57-72%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 42-52.
Highs 52-62. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 40-50. Highs 54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 35-45. Highs 53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 54-64.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 34-44. Highs 55-65.
$$
UTZ485-091245-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
232 PM MDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....39-49 F near 7000 feet
31-41 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......11 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........40-50% near 7000 feet
46-56% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......11% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......500 until 1900, then less than 500.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....61-71 F near 7000 feet
51-61 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........29-39% near 7000 feet
35-45% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......13% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 500 until 1100,
then 850 until 1700, then 600.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 7000 feet,
isolated thunderstorms until 2400. Scattered
showers. Near 10000 feet, scattered showers
and isolated thunderstorms until 2400, then
numerous showers.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....42-52 F near 7000 feet
35-45 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........82-97% near 7000 feet
90-100% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......51% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................40 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 7000 feet,
numerous showers until 1200. Isolated
thunderstorms. Scattered showers after 1200.
near 10000 feet, numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 7000 feet
47-57 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........60-75% near 7000 feet
77-92% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......32% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................50 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......700.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 44-54. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 33-43. Highs 44-54.
Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 30-40. Highs 50-60. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 36-46. Highs 48-58.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers . Lows 32-42. Highs
47-57.
$$
UTZ486-091245-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
232 PM MDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....42-52 F.
24 hr trend......7 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........38-48%.
24 hr trend......10% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....63-73 F near 5000 feet
53-63 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........29-39%.
24 hr trend......12% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 650 after 1200.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 2400, then numerous showers. Near 8000
feet, isolated thunderstorms until 2400.
Scattered showers.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....46-56 F near 5000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........79-94%.
24 hr trend......49% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................40 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers until
1200. Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered showers
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 5000 feet
46-56 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........64-79% near 5000 feet
74-89% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......40% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................60 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 800.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 49-59. Highs 57-67. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows 39-49. Highs 49-59. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 34-44. Highs 53-63. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 40-50. Highs 53-63.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers . Lows 37-47. Highs
51-61.
$$
UTZ487-091245-
Book Cliffs-
232 PM MDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%). Isolated showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....45-55 F.
24 hr trend......10 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........52-62% near 5000 feet
59-74% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......500 until 1900, then less than 500.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet, isolated
showers until 1200, then scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet,
isolated showers and thunderstorms until 1200,
then scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 5000 feet
58-68 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........33-43% near 5000 feet
43-53% near 8000 feet.
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.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1200, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200, then 500.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered showers until 2400. Near 8000 feet,
numerous showers until 2400. Isolated
thunderstorms. Showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....48-58 F near 5000 feet
41-51 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........81-96% near 5000 feet
90-100% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......33% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................70 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 5000 feet
49-59 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........61-76% near 5000 feet
80-95% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......30% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................90 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......700.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 48-58. Highs
60-70. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms near
6000 feet and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet
. Lows 40-50. Highs 53-63. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
. Lows 35-45. Highs 57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 40-50. Highs 57-67.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers . Lows 37-47. Highs
55-65.
$$
UTZ490-091245-
Colorado River Basin-
232 PM MDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Isolated showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....52-62 F.
24 hr trend......10 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........50-60%.
24 hr trend......7% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 1200. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Max temperature.....70-80 F near 5000 feet
61-71 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........35-45%.
24 hr trend......26% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................30 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200, then 650 until 1700,
then less than 500.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms until 2400. Showers and
isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....52-62 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........75-90%.
24 hr trend......29% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................70 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....63-73 F near 5000 feet
51-61 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........60-75% near 5000 feet
72-87% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......27% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......550.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 53-63. Highs
62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 47-57. Highs 59-69. West
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
. Lows 42-52. Highs 63-73. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
7000 feet. Lows 46-56. Highs 63-73.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers . Lows 43-53. Highs
60-70.
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UTZ491-091245-
Southeast Utah-
232 PM MDT Wed Oct 8 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 5000 feet,
isolated showers until 2400. Scattered showers
and isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....52-62 F near 5000 feet
44-54 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........67-82%.
24 hr trend......34% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......600 until 1900, then less than 500.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%),
scattered showers and thunderstorms. Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then
mostly cloudy (70-80%), isolated thunderstorms
until 1200. Scattered showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Max temperature.....68-78 F near 5000 feet
56-66 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........43-53% near 5000 feet
52-62% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......31% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................50 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200, then 850 until 1700,
then 500.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms until 2400. Showers and
isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....52-62 F near 5000 feet
43-53 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........80-95%.
24 hr trend......9% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................70 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90%). Showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....63-73 F near 5000 feet
48-58 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........61-76% near 5000 feet
76-91% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......21% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 53-63. Highs
64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms near
5000 feet and numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 48-58. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 44-54. Highs 64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 45-55. Highs 64-74.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers . Lows 43-53. Highs
63-73.
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