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 161944
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
144 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.DISCUSSION...Scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms
are expected through Saturday favoring the higher terrain and
the southern mountains. Primary threats continue to be strong
outflow winds gusting 30-50 mph. Lightning starts are still a
concern today and tomorrow. Chances for wetting rains increase
late this week and into the weekend mainly in the higher terrain.
Conditions begin to dry on Sunday 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...
COZ200-171145-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
144 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....55-65 F.
Max humidity........49-59% near 6000 feet
39-49% 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....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Areas of smoke after 1200.
near 8000 feet, isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....85-95 F near 6000 feet
72-82 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........9-14%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000. 14500 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Areas of smoke.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....59-69 F.
Max humidity........46-56%.
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 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Areas of smoke until
1200. Isolated showers and thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....83-93 F near 6000 feet
71-81 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........12-22% near 6000 feet
18-28% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 5 to 10 mph increasing to southwest 10 to
15 mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 54-64. Highs 83-93. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
53-63. Highs 85-95. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
53-63. Highs 86-96. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 54-64. Highs 87-97.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 55-65. Highs 86-96.
$$
COZ201-171145-
Routt Forecast Area-
144 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers and
dry thunderstorms until 2400. Areas of smoke.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....48-58 F.
Max humidity........53-63%.
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....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Areas of smoke. Isolated
showers and dry thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....72-82 F.
Min humidity........14-24%.
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 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900. 12500 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Areas of smoke.
Isolated thunderstorms until 2400. Isolated
showers.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....51-61 F.
Max humidity........52-62%.
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....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 1900. 1500 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Areas of smoke until 1200.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Max temperature.....71-81 F.
Min humidity........24-34%.
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....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 49-59. Highs 72-82. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
47-57. Highs 72-82. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
47-57. Highs 74-84. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
48-58. Highs 75-85.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 50-60. Highs 74-84.
$$
COZ202-171145-
White River Forecast Area-
144 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 6000 feet,
isolated showers and dry thunderstorms until
2400. Areas of smoke. Near 8000 feet, isolated
dry thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....53-63 F.
Max humidity........47-57% near 6000 feet
38-48% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (10-20%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (40-50%), isolated
showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (40-50%), isolated showers
and dry thunderstorms after 1200. Areas of
smoke.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....84-94 F near 6000 feet
72-82 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........9-14% 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.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000. 14000 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet,
isolated thunderstorms until 2400. Isolated
showers. Areas of smoke. Near 8000 feet,
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 2400, isolated showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....57-67 F.
Max humidity........46-56%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 1900. 1500 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200,
then mostly cloudy (60-70%). Areas of smoke
until 1200. Scattered showers and thunderstorms
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....30 percent.
Max temperature.....82-92 F near 6000 feet
71-81 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........13-23% near 6000 feet
21-31% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 5 to 10 mph increasing to southwest 10 to
15 mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1000, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 54-64. Highs 84-94. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 53-63. Highs 85-95. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
53-63. Highs 86-96. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
54-64. Highs 87-97.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 55-65. Highs 86-96.
$$
COZ203-171145-
Lower Colorado River-
144 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers and
dry thunderstorms until 2400. Areas of smoke.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....61-71 F near 6000 feet
53-63 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........36-46%.
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....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Areas of smoke. Isolated
showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....84-94 F near 6000 feet
75-85 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.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000. 11500 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Areas of smoke.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms until
2400, isolated showers and thunderstorms after
2400.
Chc of lightning....30 percent.
Min temperature.....60-70 F near 6000 feet
54-64 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.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 1900. 2000 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Areas of smoke until 1200.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms until 1200,
then scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Max temperature.....83-93 F near 6000 feet
74-84 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........15-25%.
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 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 59-69. Highs 84-94. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
58-68. Highs 85-95. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
57-67. Highs 86-96. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
58-68. Highs 86-96.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 60-70. Highs 86-96.
$$
COZ205-171145-
Colorado River Headwaters-
144 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers and
isolated dry thunderstorms until 2400. Areas of
smoke.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....52-62 F.
Max humidity........53-63%.
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....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Areas of smoke. Isolated
showers and thunderstorms until 1200, scattered
showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....30 percent.
Max temperature.....76-86 F.
Min humidity........15-25%.
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....Northwest 10 to 15 mph becoming west 5 to 10
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Areas of smoke.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms until
2400, isolated showers and thunderstorms after
2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....51-61 F.
Max humidity........55-70%.
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....Northwest 5 to 10 mph increasing to southwest
10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Areas of smoke until 1200.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms until 1200,
then numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....75-85 F.
Min humidity........21-31%.
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....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 49-59. Highs 74-84. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 47-57. Highs 74-84. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 47-57. Highs 75-85. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
48-58. Highs 77-87.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 49-59. Highs 75-85.
$$
COZ290-171145-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
144 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet,
isolated showers and dry thunderstorms until
2400. Areas of smoke. Near 8000 feet, isolated
dry thunderstorms until 2400. Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....58-68 F near 6000 feet
52-62 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........39-49% near 6000 feet
54-64% 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....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Areas of smoke. Near 8000 feet, numerous
showers and scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms until 1200.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Max temperature.....80-90 F near 6000 feet
68-78 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........16-26% near 6000 feet
25-35% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Near 6000 feet, scattered
thunderstorms until 2400. Scattered showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 2400. Areas of
smoke. Near 8000 feet, numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms until 2400, scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Min temperature.....56-66 F near 6000 feet
51-61 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........48-58% 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.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until
1200, scattered showers and thunderstorms after
1200. Mostly cloudy (70-80%) after 1200. Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200,
numerous showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Areas of smoke until 1200. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....81-91 F near 6000 feet
69-79 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........15-25% near 6000 feet
24-34% near 8000 feet.
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.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1000, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 59-69. Highs 84-94. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 58-68. Highs 84-94. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 57-67. Highs 86-96. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
57-67. Highs 86-96.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 6000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 59-69. Highs 86-96.
$$
COZ291-171145-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
144 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Areas of smoke.
Scattered showers and isolated dry
thunderstorms until 2400, isolated showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....50-60 F.
Max humidity........54-64%.
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....Northwest 10 to 15 mph becoming north 5 to 10
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Areas of smoke.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms until
1200, numerous showers and thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....70 percent.
Max temperature.....68-78 F.
Min humidity........25-35%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southwest
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Areas of smoke. Numerous
showers and scattered thunderstorms until
2400, scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....48-58 F.
Max humidity........63-78%.
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 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 1200, then numerous showers
and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....70 percent.
Max temperature.....71-81 F.
Min humidity........26-36%.
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 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0800, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 49-59. Highs 73-83. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 47-57. Highs 74-84. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 47-57. Highs 75-85. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 48-58. Highs 76-86.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 48-58. Highs 76-86.
$$
COZ292-171145-
North Fork Forecast Area-
144 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
2400, then partly cloudy (50-60%), isolated
showers and dry thunderstorms until 2400. Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%), isolated dry
thunderstorms until 2400. Isolated showers.
Areas of smoke.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....55-65 F near 6000 feet
53-63 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........41-51% 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.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%),
isolated showers until 1200. Near 8000 feet,
partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%), isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 1200. Areas of smoke.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....30 percent.
Max temperature.....84-94 F near 6000 feet
73-83 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........15-25%.
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....Northwest 5 to 10 mph shifting to the south 5
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1200, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Areas of smoke. Scattered
showers and thunderstorms until 2400. Isolated
showers and thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....30 percent.
Min temperature.....56-66 F near 6000 feet
51-61 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........52-62%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 5 to 10 mph increasing to southwest 15 to
20 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet, scattered
showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Areas of
smoke until 1200. Near 8000 feet, numerous
showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Isolated
showers and thunderstorms until 1200.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Max temperature.....84-94 F near 6000 feet
73-83 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........18-28%.
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.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1000, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 57-67. Highs 85-95. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 56-66. Highs 85-95. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered thunderstorms and isolated showers near
8000 feet. Lows 55-65. Highs 86-96. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
56-66. Highs 87-97.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 57-67. Highs 86-96.
$$
COZ293-171145-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
144 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 2400. Areas of
smoke.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....50-60 F.
Max humidity........58-73%.
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....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 1900. 2000 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Areas of smoke. Isolated
showers and thunderstorms until 1200, scattered
showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....74-84 F.
Min humidity........21-31%.
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....West 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Areas of smoke. Scattered
showers and thunderstorms until 2400, isolated
showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Min temperature.....50-60 F.
Max humidity........64-79%.
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 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Areas of smoke until 1200.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms until 1200,
then numerous showers and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....60 percent.
Max temperature.....75-85 F.
Min humidity........22-32%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1000, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 48-58. Highs 74-84. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 46-56. Highs 75-85. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 45-55. Highs 76-86. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
46-56. Highs 77-87.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 47-57. Highs 76-86.
$$
COZ207-171145-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
144 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Areas of smoke.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 2400, isolated showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....58-68 F.
Max humidity........49-59%.
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....Northwest 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northeast
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 1900. 2000 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Areas of smoke.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms until
1200, scattered showers and thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....30 percent.
Max temperature.....82-92 F.
Min humidity........16-26%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1500.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Areas of smoke. Numerous
showers and scattered thunderstorms until
2400, scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....57-67 F.
Max humidity........58-73%.
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 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Areas of smoke until 1200.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms until 1200,
then scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Max temperature.....83-93 F.
Min humidity........15-25%.
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.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1000, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 56-66. Highs 84-94. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
55-65. Highs 85-95. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
54-64. Highs 86-96. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
54-64. Highs 86-96.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 55-65. Highs 87-97.
$$
COZ294-171145-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
144 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Areas of smoke.
Scattered showers and isolated dry
thunderstorms until 2400, isolated showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....53-63 F.
Max humidity........61-76%.
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....Northwest 10 to 15 mph shifting to the
northeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Areas of smoke.
Isolated thunderstorms until 1200. Scattered
showers. Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....71-81 F.
Min humidity........24-34%.
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....South 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Areas of smoke until 2400.
Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
until 2400, then scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....53-63 F.
Max humidity........72-87%.
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.......6000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 1200, then numerous showers
and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....60 percent.
Max temperature.....73-83 F.
Min humidity........23-33%.
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 decreasing to 10 to 15
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1000, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 47-57. Highs 74-84. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 47-57. Highs 75-85. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 46-56. Highs 75-85. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
46-56. Highs 76-86.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 47-57. Highs 77-87.
$$
COZ295-171145-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
144 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Areas of smoke.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms until
2400, isolated showers and thunderstorms after
2400.
Chc of lightning....30 percent.
Min temperature.....49-59 F.
Max humidity........65-80%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast 5 to 10
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Areas of smoke. Scattered
showers and thunderstorms until 1200, numerous
showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....70 percent.
Max temperature.....75-85 F.
Min humidity........24-34%.
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....South 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Areas of smoke until 2400.
Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
until 2400, then scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....49-59 F.
Max humidity........75-90%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 1200, then numerous showers
and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....70 percent.
Max temperature.....76-86 F.
Min humidity........23-33%.
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....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 48-58. Highs 74-84. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 46-56. Highs 75-85. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 46-56. Highs 76-86. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 46-56. Highs 77-87.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 46-56. Highs 78-88.
$$
UTZ485-171145-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
144 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....54-64 F near 7000 feet
40-50 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........38-48%.
24 hr trend......12% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, mostly sunny (10-20%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%), isolated
showers until 1200, then scattered showers and
isolated dry thunderstorms. Near 10000 feet,
mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%), isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 1200, then scattered dry
thunderstorms and showers.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....76-86 F near 7000 feet
65-75 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........15-25% near 7000 feet
21-31% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000. 10000 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 10000 feet,
isolated showers and thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....56-66 F near 7000 feet
42-52 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........43-53% near 7000 feet
53-63% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......5% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900. Less than 500 after 2000.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
1200, then mostly cloudy (60-70%), scattered
showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Near
10000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%), isolated
showers until 1200, then numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Max temperature.....75-85 F near 7000 feet
63-73 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........22-32% near 7000 feet
32-42% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................30 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000. 7500 ft AGL after 1200.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy near 7000 feet and mostly cloudy near
10000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms . Lows 52-62.
Highs 74-84. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
7000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near 10000 feet
. Lows 52-62. Highs 76-86. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows
53-63. Highs 78-88. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 53-63. Highs 79-89.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 54-64. Highs 78-88.
$$
UTZ486-171145-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
144 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....55-65 F near 5000 feet
47-57 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........33-43%.
24 hr trend......3% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%) until 1200, then partly cloudy
(30-40%). Near 5000 feet, isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200. Areas of smoke after
1200. Near 8000 feet, isolated showers and dry
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....83-93 F near 5000 feet
72-82 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........12-17%.
24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000. 13000 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1200.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet,
isolated showers until 2400, areas of smoke.
near 8000 feet, areas of smoke after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....59-69 F near 5000 feet
53-63 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........36-46%.
24 hr trend......3% 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.......11000 ft AGL until 1900. 2000 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......950 until 2000, then less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 5000 feet, areas
of smoke until 1200. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....81-91 F near 5000 feet
71-81 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........16-26%.
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.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 58-68. Highs 81-91. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 57-67. Highs 83-93. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 58-68. Highs 85-95. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 59-69. Highs 85-95.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
59-69. Highs 84-94.
$$
UTZ487-171145-
Book Cliffs-
144 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 5000 feet, areas
of smoke until 2400, isolated dry thunderstorms
until 2400. Near 8000 feet, scattered showers
until 2400, areas of smoke, scattered showers
and isolated dry thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....59-69 F near 5000 feet
53-63 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........34-44%.
24 hr trend......3% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 2000. 1000 ft AGL after
2100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Near 5000 feet, isolated
showers and dry thunderstorms after 1200. Areas
of smoke. Near 8000 feet, scattered showers
and isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....83-93 F near 5000 feet
76-86 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........11-16% near 5000 feet
16-26% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% 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.......2500 ft AGL until 1000. 12500 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 5000 feet,
isolated thunderstorms until 2400. Isolated
showers. Areas of smoke. Near 8000 feet,
scattered showers and thunderstorms until
2400, isolated showers and thunderstorms after
2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....61-71 F near 5000 feet
54-64 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........37-47% near 5000 feet
47-57% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900. Less than 500 after 2000.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet, scattered
showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Areas of
smoke until 1200. Near 8000 feet, isolated
showers until 1200, then numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....81-91 F near 5000 feet
73-83 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........14-24% near 5000 feet
20-30% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1000, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1100.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 57-67. Highs 83-93. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet
. Lows 56-66. Highs 85-95. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows
58-68. Highs 86-96. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 58-68. Highs 86-96.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 59-69. Highs 86-96.
$$
UTZ490-171145-
Colorado River Basin-
144 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 5000 feet,
isolated showers and thunderstorms until 2400.
Areas of smoke. Near 7000 feet, scattered
showers and isolated dry thunderstorms until
2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....65-75 F near 5000 feet
59-69 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........29-39%.
24 hr trend......8% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000. 1000 ft AGL after
2100.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then south.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%). Near
7000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200,
then mostly cloudy (60-70%). Areas of smoke.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....89-99 F near 5000 feet
79-89 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........11-21%.
24 hr trend......5% 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.......2500 ft AGL until 1000. 12500 ft AGL after
1300.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200. 1050 after 1300.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered thunderstorms until 2400. Scattered
showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Areas of smoke. Near 7000 feet, scattered
showers and thunderstorms until 2400, isolated
showers and thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....30 percent.
Min temperature.....64-74 F near 5000 feet
58-68 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........36-46%.
24 hr trend......7% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000. 1500 ft AGL after 2100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%),
isolated showers and thunderstorms until 1200.
near 7000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%) until
1200, then mostly cloudy (60-70%), isolated
showers until 1200. Areas of smoke until 1200.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....30 percent.
Max temperature.....88-98 F near 5000 feet
77-87 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........13-23%.
24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 64-74. Highs 89-99. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 63-73. Highs 90-100. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows
63-73. Highs 90-100. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 63-73. Highs 90-100.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 64-74. Highs 90-100.
$$
UTZ491-171145-
Southeast Utah-
144 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet,
isolated thunderstorms until 2400. Areas of
smoke. Near 8000 feet, isolated dry
thunderstorms until 2400. Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....65-75 F near 5000 feet
56-66 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........39-49%.
24 hr trend......11% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 2000. 1500 ft AGL after
2100.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Areas of smoke.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms until 1200.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....30 percent.
Max temperature.....85-95 F near 5000 feet
71-81 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........17-27% near 5000 feet
23-33% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......500 until 1200, then 1000.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%),
scattered showers and thunderstorms until
2400, isolated showers and thunderstorms after
2400. Near 8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%),
scattered thunderstorms until 2400. Scattered
showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Areas of smoke.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Min temperature.....64-74 F near 5000 feet
56-66 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........47-57%.
24 hr trend......8% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000. 1500 ft AGL after 2100.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then south.
Clearing Index......1000 until 2000, then less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%). Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200,
then mostly cloudy (60-70%). Areas of smoke
until 1200. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
until 1200. Scattered showers and thunderstorms
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....30 percent.
Max temperature.....86-96 F near 5000 feet
71-81 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........15-25% near 5000 feet
22-32% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1000, then 11500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 62-72. Highs 87-97. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows
61-71. Highs 88-98. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows
61-71. Highs 88-98. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 61-71. Highs 88-98.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 61-71. Highs 89-99.
$$