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 210928
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
228 AM MST Fri Nov 21 2025
.DISCUSSION...
This is an automatically generated forecast with no discussion.
The normal Fire Weather Forecast will resume in its entirety in
the spring.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-212300-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 21 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (70-80%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%), isolated
showers until 1200. Near 8000 feet, mostly
cloudy (60-70%), isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F near 6000 feet
32-42 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........53-63% near 6000 feet
64-79% 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....Northeast 5 to 10 mph shifting to the west in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....26-36 F.
Max humidity........84-99% near 6000 feet
78-93% 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 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northeast
5 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F near 6000 feet
33-43 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........46-56% near 6000 feet
55-70% 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....Southeast 5 to 10 mph increasing to south 10 to
15 mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 24-34. Highs 45-55. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 22-32. Highs 42-52. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Colder. Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 31-41. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 11-21. Highs 32-42.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers near
6000 feet. Lows 18-28. Highs 40-50.
$$
COZ201-212300-
Routt Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 21 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Isolated showers until 1200, scattered showers
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....32-42 F.
Min humidity........68-83%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....20-30 F.
Max humidity........83-98%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....37-47 F.
Min humidity........48-58%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 22-32. Highs
39-49. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 18-28. Highs
33-43. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Colder. Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows
10 above-20. Highs 21-31. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 6 above-16. Highs 24-34.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows
16-26. Highs 31-41.
$$
COZ202-212300-
White River Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 21 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers until 1200.
near 8000 feet, scattered showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F near 6000 feet
31-41 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........56-66% near 6000 feet
70-85% 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....East 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southwest 5
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....23-33 F.
Max humidity........88-100% near 6000 feet
78-93% 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....North 5 mph shifting to the east after
midnight.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
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.....43-53 F near 6000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........47-57%.
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....Southeast 5 to 10 mph increasing to south 10 to
15 mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
23-33. Highs 44-54. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 20-30. Highs 43-53. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Colder. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near
6000 feet. Lows 15-25. Highs 32-42. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 11-21. Highs 33-43.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers near
6000 feet and scattered snow showers near 8000 feet. Lows 17-27.
Highs 40-50.
$$
COZ203-212300-
Lower Colorado River-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 21 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 F near 6000 feet
33-43 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........55-70%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 5 to 10 mph shifting to the south in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....27-37 F.
Max humidity........78-93%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 5 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....46-56 F near 6000 feet
37-47 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........41-51%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 29-39. Highs
46-56. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 25-35. Highs
43-53. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 20-30. Highs
35-45. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 35-45.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 21-31.
Highs 41-51.
$$
COZ205-212300-
Colorado River Headwaters-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 21 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Scattered showers until 1200, isolated showers
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....37-47 F.
Min humidity........58-73%.
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.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers until
2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....21-31 F.
Max humidity........78-93%.
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 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F.
Min humidity........40-50%.
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 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 22-32. Highs
40-50. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 18-28. Highs
35-45. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Colder. Partly cloudy. Isolated snow showers. Lows
12-22. Highs 25-35. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 6 above-16. Highs 27-37.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows
15-25. Highs 34-44.
$$
COZ290-212300-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 21 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Near 8000 feet, isolated
showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F near 6000 feet
33-43 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........53-63% near 6000 feet
64-79% 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....Southwest 5 to 10 mph shifting to the south in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....25-35 F near 6000 feet
21-31 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........72-87% near 6000 feet
86-100% 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....South 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....46-56 F near 6000 feet
41-51 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........35-45% near 6000 feet
41-51% 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....South 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers near 6000 feet and
numerous showers near 8000 feet. Lows 31-41. Highs 45-55. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 26-36. Highs 46-56. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 22-32. Highs 39-49. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 17-27. Highs 39-49.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 21-31. Highs 44-54.
$$
COZ291-212300-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 21 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers after
1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....30-40 F.
Min humidity........61-76%.
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 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....18-28 F.
Max humidity........81-96%.
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 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F.
Min humidity........38-48%.
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....South 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Numerous showers. Lows 22-32. Highs 36-46. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18-28. Highs 38-48. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 14-24. Highs 31-41. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 33-43.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 39-49.
$$
COZ292-212300-
North Fork Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 21 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F near 6000 feet
30-40 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........53-63% near 6000 feet
62-77% 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....Northwest 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southwest
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....24-34 F near 6000 feet
22-32 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........79-94%.
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 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F near 6000 feet
38-48 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........37-47%.
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....South 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers near 6000 feet and
numerous showers near 8000 feet. Lows 28-38. Highs 46-56. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers near 6000 feet. Lows
24-34. Highs 44-54. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 20-30. Highs 37-47. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15-25. Highs 37-47.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 20-30. Highs 43-53.
$$
COZ293-212300-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 21 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....38-48 F.
Min humidity........56-66%.
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 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....21-31 F.
Max humidity........79-94%.
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 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F.
Min humidity........36-46%.
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 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers. Lows 21-31. Highs
38-48. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 18-28. Highs
36-46. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 12-22. Highs 29-39. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 6 above-16. Highs 30-40.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 12-22. Highs 37-47.
$$
COZ207-212300-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 21 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F.
Min humidity........54-64%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 1200, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....26-36 F.
Max humidity........83-98%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....49-59 F.
Min humidity........32-42%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1600, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Scattered showers. Lows
29-39. Highs 43-53. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 23-33. Highs 46-56. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 20-30. Highs 42-52. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 14-24. Highs 40-50.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 17-27. Highs 44-54.
$$
COZ294-212300-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 21 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....35-45 F.
Min humidity........61-76%.
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 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....23-33 F.
Max humidity........83-98%.
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 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 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....South 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 4500 ft AGL until
1600, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Patchy fog. Showers. Lows 24-34. Highs 34-44. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 19-29. Highs 38-48. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 16-26. Highs 33-43. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 11-21. Highs 33-43.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 39-49.
$$
COZ295-212300-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 21 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....37-47 F.
Min humidity........57-72%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....24-34 F.
Max humidity........79-94%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F.
Min humidity........33-43%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Colder. Widespread fog. Showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 24-34. Highs 35-45. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 18-28. Highs
38-48. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 13-23. Highs 35-45. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 34-44.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 13-23. Highs 39-49.
$$
UTZ485-212300-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 21 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 10000
feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....37-47 F near 7000 feet
27-37 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........56-71% near 7000 feet
64-79% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% wetter.
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.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....24-34 F near 7000 feet
13-23 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........78-93%.
24 hr trend......25% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....38-48 F near 7000 feet
31-41 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........51-61%.
24 hr trend......9% 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.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 23-33. Highs 40-50. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 37-47. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Colder. Partly cloudy. Lows 15-25. Highs 26-36. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 12-22. Highs 29-39.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 20-30. Highs 37-47.
$$
UTZ486-212300-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 21 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F near 5000 feet
32-42 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........56-66% near 5000 feet
63-78% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....26-36 F.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........76-91%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
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.....North 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F near 5000 feet
30-40 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........53-63% near 5000 feet
57-72% near 8000 feet.
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.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 26-36. Highs 43-53. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 40-50. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Colder. Partly cloudy. Lows 19-29. Highs 30-40. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15-25. Highs 30-40.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly
cloudy near 8000 feet. Lows 20-30. Highs 36-46.
$$
UTZ487-212300-
Book Cliffs-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 21 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Near
8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200,
then partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 F near 5000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........49-59% near 5000 feet
66-81% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......12% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then north.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....27-37 F.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........77-92% near 5000 feet
85-100% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 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.....42-52 F near 5000 feet
38-48 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........46-56% near 5000 feet
54-64% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then north.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
26-36. Highs 44-54. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 45-55. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Colder. Mostly clear. Lows 18-28. Highs 34-44. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15-25. Highs 35-45.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 20-30. Highs 41-51.
$$
UTZ490-212300-
Colorado River Basin-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 21 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Near 7000 feet, isolated
showers until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....46-56 F near 5000 feet
37-47 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........55-65% near 5000 feet
62-77% near 7000 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.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........80-95%.
24 hr trend......8% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F near 5000 feet
40-50 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........47-57%.
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.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers near 5000 feet and
isolated showers near 7000 feet. Lows 32-42. Highs 47-57. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 46-56. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 23-33. Highs 39-49. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 19-29. Highs 37-47.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 21-31. Highs 41-51.
$$
UTZ491-212300-
Southeast Utah-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 21 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Near 8000 feet, isolated
showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 5000 feet
32-42 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........57-67% near 5000 feet
71-86% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......8% 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 until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southeast.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........80-95%.
24 hr trend......12% 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.....East 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) near 5000 feet and
partly cloudy (40-50%) near 8000 feet.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F near 5000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........43-53% near 5000 feet
53-63% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......18% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers . Lows 33-43. Highs
44-54. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 47-57. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 42-52. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 19-29. Highs 40-50.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 20-30. Highs 43-53.
$$