Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
747
FNUS55 KGJT 020708
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
108 AM MDT Fri Oct 2 2026
.DISCUSSION...Dry and warm conditions continue through much of
the weekend. A weak front pushing through the area late Saturday
may stall over the southern mountain and lead to isolated showers
on Sunday. Another batch of Pacific moisture arrives early next
week and may lead to scattered shower activity on Tuesday...but
wetting precipitation does not look likely. Critical fire weather
conditions are not expected the next 7 days.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-022315-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
108 AM MDT Fri Oct 2 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Near 6000 feet, patchy
fog until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....68-78 F near 6000 feet
59-69 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........19-29%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 1100, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....44-54 F.
Max humidity........62-77% near 6000 feet
56-66% 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....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1900, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%). Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200,
then mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....71-81 F near 6000 feet
61-71 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.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 1100, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Fair after 1500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 74-84. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 72-82. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 46-56. Highs 71-81. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 70-80.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 70-80.
$$
COZ201-022315-
Routt Forecast Area-
108 AM MDT Fri Oct 2 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....61-71 F.
Min humidity........24-34%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 1000, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....39-49 F.
Max humidity........56-71%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....62-72 F.
Min humidity........19-29%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 1000. 7500 ft AGL after 1100.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 66-76. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 64-74. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 42-52. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 62-72.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 62-72.
$$
COZ202-022315-
White River Forecast Area-
108 AM MDT Fri Oct 2 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%). Near 6000 feet, patchy fog until
1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....70-80 F near 6000 feet
60-70 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........22-32%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....42-52 F.
Max humidity........61-76% near 6000 feet
57-67% 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....Northwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet
62-72 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........20-30%.
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....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 1100, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 73-83. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 72-82. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 47-57. Highs 70-80. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 70-80.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 70-80.
$$
COZ203-022315-
Lower Colorado River-
108 AM MDT Fri Oct 2 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....69-79 F near 6000 feet
62-72 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........22-32%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....46-56 F near 6000 feet
40-50 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........53-63%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....71-81 F near 6000 feet
64-74 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........18-28%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1300, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 48-58. Highs 75-85. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 72-82. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
50-60. Highs 72-82. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 72-82.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 48-58. Highs 72-82.
$$
COZ205-022315-
Colorado River Headwaters-
108 AM MDT Fri Oct 2 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....66-76 F.
Min humidity........20-30%.
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....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1200, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....39-49 F.
Max humidity........55-65%.
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....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....67-77 F.
Min humidity........17-27%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 15 to 20 mph becoming north 10 to 15
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 67-77. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 65-75. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 41-51. Highs 63-73. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 63-73.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 63-73.
$$
COZ290-022315-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
108 AM MDT Fri Oct 2 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....66-76 F near 6000 feet
57-67 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........24-34% near 6000 feet
32-42% near 8000 feet.
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....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....42-52 F near 6000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........57-72%.
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....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until
1200, then mostly sunny (20-30%). Near 8000
feet, mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....69-79 F near 6000 feet
63-73 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........19-29%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Fair after 1500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 74-84. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 48-58. Highs 71-81. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
49-59. Highs 71-81. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 48-58. Highs 72-82.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 48-58. Highs 72-82.
$$
COZ291-022315-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
108 AM MDT Fri Oct 2 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F.
Min humidity........30-40%.
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....Northeast 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....39-49 F.
Max humidity........56-66%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....62-72 F.
Min humidity........21-31%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1100, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 42-52.
Highs 66-76. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 63-73. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
42-52. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 63-73.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 63-73.
$$
COZ292-022315-
North Fork Forecast Area-
108 AM MDT Fri Oct 2 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%). Near 8000 feet, patchy fog until
1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....69-79 F near 6000 feet
61-71 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........26-36%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....42-52 F.
Max humidity........55-70%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....70-80 F near 6000 feet
62-72 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........22-32%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 74-84. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 48-58. Highs 71-81. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
48-58. Highs 70-80. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 71-81.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 71-81.
$$
COZ293-022315-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
108 AM MDT Fri Oct 2 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%). Areas of fog until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....64-74 F.
Min humidity........27-37%.
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....North 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1200, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....39-49 F.
Max humidity........58-73%.
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....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....66-76 F.
Min humidity........21-31%.
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....North 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1100, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Fair after 1500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 66-76. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
40-50. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 63-73.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 63-73.
$$
COZ207-022315-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
108 AM MDT Fri Oct 2 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....69-79 F.
Min humidity........31-41%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....43-53 F.
Max humidity........73-88%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....73-83 F.
Min humidity........28-38%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Areas of fog. Lows 46-56. Highs 73-83. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 70-80. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 70-80. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 72-82.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 71-81.
$$
COZ294-022315-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
108 AM MDT Fri Oct 2 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....60-70 F.
Min humidity........34-44%.
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....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....38-48 F.
Max humidity........72-87%.
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....North 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....65-75 F.
Min humidity........25-35%.
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....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1200, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Patchy fog. Lows 40-50. Highs 61-71. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
40-50. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 62-72.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 62-72.
$$
COZ295-022315-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
108 AM MDT Fri Oct 2 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....61-71 F.
Min humidity........35-45%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....37-47 F.
Max humidity........74-89%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....66-76 F.
Min humidity........26-36%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 39-49.
Highs 65-75. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Patchy fog. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 38-48. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
39-49. Highs 63-73. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 39-49. Highs 64-74.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 62-72.
$$
UTZ485-022315-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
108 AM MDT Fri Oct 2 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 7000 feet
60-70 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........24-34%.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1200, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Clearing Index......600.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....44-54 F near 7000 feet
37-47 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........47-57% near 7000 feet
54-64% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......13% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 7000 feet
59-69 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........22-32%.
24 hr trend......12% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1100, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200. 700 after 1300.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 68-78. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
10000 feet. Lows 46-56. Highs 67-77. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 46-56. Highs 65-75. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 64-74.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 64-74.
$$
UTZ486-022315-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
108 AM MDT Fri Oct 2 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....69-79 F near 5000 feet
58-68 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........25-35%.
24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1200, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......550.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....44-54 F near 5000 feet
38-48 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........55-65%.
24 hr trend......7% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1900, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....71-81 F near 5000 feet
60-70 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........25-35%.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 1100. 7000 ft AGL after 1200.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1300, then 800 until 1700,
then 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 71-81. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 69-79. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 49-59. Highs
69-79. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 48-58. Highs 68-78.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 68-78.
$$
UTZ487-022315-
Book Cliffs-
108 AM MDT Fri Oct 2 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....70-80 F near 5000 feet
64-74 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........23-33%.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1100, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....46-56 F near 5000 feet
41-51 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........60-75%.
24 hr trend......7% 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.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....70-80 F near 5000 feet
66-76 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........23-33%.
24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 1100, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 73-83. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 72-82. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 48-58. Highs 71-81. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 48-58. Highs 70-80.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 71-81.
$$
UTZ490-022315-
Colorado River Basin-
108 AM MDT Fri Oct 2 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....76-86 F near 5000 feet
64-74 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........20-30% near 5000 feet
26-36% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......3% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....49-59 F.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........56-66%.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....77-87 F near 5000 feet
66-76 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........19-29%.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 53-63. Highs 78-88. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 54-64. Highs 77-87. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 54-64. Highs 76-86. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 53-63. Highs 77-87.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 53-63. Highs 77-87.
$$
UTZ491-022315-
Southeast Utah-
108 AM MDT Fri Oct 2 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....73-83 F near 5000 feet
60-70 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........30-40%.
24 hr trend......6% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....48-58 F.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........66-81% near 5000 feet
58-73% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%). Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200,
then mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....74-84 F near 5000 feet
63-73 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........27-37%.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 51-61. Highs 75-85. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 52-62. Highs 72-82. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 52-62. Highs 73-83. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 52-62. Highs 74-84.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 51-61. Highs 74-84.
$$