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 120900
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
300 AM MDT Mon Oct 12 2026
.DISCUSSION...
Showers and thunderstorms will continue today. A few storms could
produce heavy rainfall rates, leading to flash flooding risk in
eastern UT and western CO. Winds remain strong today with gusts up
to 40 mph. Critical fire weather conditions do not develop this
week, as relative humidity remains elevated and winds become
lighter. Showers and thunderstorms will continue through Wednesday
with a drying trend expected late week.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-130100-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
300 AM MDT Mon Oct 12 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 1200, then numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet, numerous showers
and isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then
showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 6000 feet
45-55 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........56-66% near 6000 feet
67-82% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers until 2400. Near 8000 feet,
showers until 2400. Isolated thunderstorms.
Numerous showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....37-47 F.
Max humidity........87-100%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 40 to 50 mph decreasing to 35 to 45
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F near 6000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........49-59% near 6000 feet
61-76% near 8000 feet.
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....South 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet
and numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 32-42. Highs 45-55. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 29-39. Highs 48-58. Northeast
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 53-63. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 56-66.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 58-68.
$$
COZ201-130100-
Routt Forecast Area-
300 AM MDT Mon Oct 12 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....51-61 F.
Min humidity........43-53%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers until 2400.
Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
Max humidity........81-96%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Numerous showers until
1200, then scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F.
Min humidity........48-58%.
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....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 29-39.
Highs 39-49. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 26-36. Highs 41-51. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 22-32. Highs 49-59. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 51-61.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 52-62.
$$
COZ202-130100-
White River Forecast Area-
300 AM MDT Mon Oct 12 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%),
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 1200, then numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet, mostly cloudy
(60-70%) until 1200, then partly cloudy
(50-60%), numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F near 6000 feet
49-59 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........50-60% near 6000 feet
55-70% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers until 2400. Isolated
thunderstorms. Numerous showers after 2400.
near 8000 feet, showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....38-48 F.
Max humidity........85-100% near 6000 feet
78-93% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening
becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by
sunset. Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 40 to 50 mph decreasing to 35 to 45
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
numerous showers. Isolated thunderstorms after
1200. Near 8000 feet, showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F near 6000 feet
43-53 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........45-55% near 6000 feet
57-67% near 8000 feet.
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 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet
and showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows
32-42. Highs 45-55. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 30-40. Highs 50-60. Northeast
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 54-64. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 57-67.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 58-68.
$$
COZ203-130100-
Lower Colorado River-
300 AM MDT Mon Oct 12 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F near 6000 feet
51-61 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........41-51%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
Max humidity........74-89%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 40 to 50 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers until
1200. Isolated thunderstorms. Showers after
1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F near 6000 feet
43-53 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........44-54%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................90 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 36-46.
Highs 47-57. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 58-68. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 45 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 58-68.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 60-70.
$$
COZ205-130100-
Colorado River Headwaters-
300 AM MDT Mon Oct 12 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers until
1200, isolated showers and thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F.
Min humidity........30-40%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to
25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....35-45 F.
Max humidity........77-92%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F.
Min humidity........39-49%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Cooler. Showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows
30-40. Highs 41-51. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 26-36. Highs 44-54. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 23-33. Highs 50-60. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 52-62.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 53-63.
$$
COZ290-130100-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
300 AM MDT Mon Oct 12 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 6000 feet
49-59 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........39-49% near 6000 feet
45-55% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph increasing to 40 to 50
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers and thunderstorms until 2400,
then numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet, scattered
showers until 2400. Isolated thunderstorms.
Numerous showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....38-48 F near 6000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........74-89% near 6000 feet
82-97% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 40 to 50 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet, showers
until 1200, numerous showers after 1200. Isolated
thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet, numerous showers
until 1200, showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....49-59 F near 6000 feet
43-53 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........42-52% near 6000 feet
56-66% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1200, then
good until 1500, then fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet
and showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows
36-46. Highs 47-57. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 32-42. Highs 55-65. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 58-68. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 58-68.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
38-48. Highs 59-69.
$$
COZ291-130100-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
300 AM MDT Mon Oct 12 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers until
1200, scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F.
Min humidity........39-49%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
Max humidity........76-91%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening
becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by
sunset. Localized gusts up to 40 mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 40 to 50 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
1200. Isolated thunderstorms. Showers after
1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F.
Min humidity........51-61%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 40
mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1600, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 29-39.
Highs 39-49. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 25-35. Highs
46-56. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 51-61. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 30-40. Highs
51-61.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
32-42. Highs 52-62.
$$
COZ292-130100-
North Fork Forecast Area-
300 AM MDT Mon Oct 12 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet,
isolated showers. Near 8000 feet, scattered
showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 6000 feet
53-63 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........32-42%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet, scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms. Near 8000
feet, numerous showers until 2400. Isolated
thunderstorms. Scattered showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....39-49 F near 6000 feet
35-45 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........75-90% near 6000 feet
82-97% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers until 1200. Isolated
thunderstorms. Numerous showers after 1200.
near 8000 feet, scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 6000 feet
46-56 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........45-55% near 6000 feet
51-61% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet
and showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows
36-46. Highs 47-57. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 32-42. Highs 53-63. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 58-68.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
37-47. Highs 58-68.
$$
COZ293-130100-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
300 AM MDT Mon Oct 12 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers until
1200, isolated showers and thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F.
Min humidity........31-41%.
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 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....35-45 F.
Max humidity........82-97%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F.
Min humidity........43-53%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 31-41.
Highs 42-52. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 25-35. Highs 47-57. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 50-60. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 52-62.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 52-62.
$$
COZ207-130100-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
300 AM MDT Mon Oct 12 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers until
1200, scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....60-70 F.
Min humidity........34-44%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....41-51 F.
Max humidity........81-96%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 30 to 40
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F.
Min humidity........42-52%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Lows 34-44. Highs 50-60. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 29-39. Highs
57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 59-69. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 57-67.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 59-69.
$$
COZ294-130100-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
300 AM MDT Mon Oct 12 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers until
1200, then scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....45-55 F.
Min humidity........52-62%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then good.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
Max humidity........86-100%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 40 to 50 mph becoming southwest 35 to 45
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 1200. Showers. Scattered thunderstorms
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 F.
Min humidity........60-75%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
CWR.................90 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 28-38.
Highs 39-49. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 23-33. Highs
47-57. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 49-59. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 49-59.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
31-41. Highs 50-60.
$$
COZ295-130100-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
300 AM MDT Mon Oct 12 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F.
Min humidity........49-59%.
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 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers until
2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous showers
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....35-45 F.
Max humidity........87-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then showers
and scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....45-55 F.
Min humidity........57-72%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................90 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 31-41.
Highs 43-53. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 50-60. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 50-60. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 28-38. Highs 49-59.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 31-41. Highs
51-61.
$$
UTZ485-130100-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
300 AM MDT Mon Oct 12 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 7000 feet,
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 1200, then showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Near 10000 feet, isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F near 7000 feet
39-49 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........60-75% near 7000 feet
77-92% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......5% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................100 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1000 after 1100.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Showers until 2400.
Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F near 7000 feet
25-35 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........87-100%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................90 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......550 until 2100, then less than 500.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 7000 feet,
numerous showers. Isolated thunderstorms after
1200. Near 10000 feet, snow showers until
1200, then numerous snow showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F near 7000 feet
34-44 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........57-67% near 7000 feet
70-85% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......10% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................50 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900, then 550 until 1100,
then 950 until 1600, then 600.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms near
7000 feet and snow showers and isolated thunderstorms near
10000 feet. Lows 30-40. Highs 40-50. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers near 7000 feet and
scattered snow showers near 10000 feet. Lows 30-40. Highs 44-54.
Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 49-59. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 52-62.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 53-63.
$$
UTZ486-130100-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
300 AM MDT Mon Oct 12 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then showers
and scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 5000 feet
40-50 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........61-76% near 5000 feet
73-88% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph in the morning
becoming upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................90 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1000 after 1100.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Showers until 2400.
Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....37-47 F.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........84-99%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................90 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......700 until 1900, then less than 500.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Showers until 1200.
Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F near 5000 feet
37-47 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........57-67% near 5000 feet
66-81% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................50 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 650 until 1100,
then 950 until 1700, then 650.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms near
6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 34-44. Highs 45-55. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers near 6000 feet and
numerous showers near 8000 feet. Lows 33-43. Highs 49-59. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 51-61. South winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 53-63.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 55-65.
$$
UTZ487-130100-
Book Cliffs-
300 AM MDT Mon Oct 12 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 1200, then numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet, isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 F near 5000 feet
45-55 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........52-62% near 5000 feet
68-83% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
CWR.................90 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 1000.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered thunderstorms until 2400. Scattered
showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
near 8000 feet, showers and scattered
thunderstorms until 2400, then numerous showers
and isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....38-48 F near 5000 feet
32-42 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........75-90% near 5000 feet
86-100% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph. Localized gusts up to
40 mph decreasing to 30 mph after midnight.
CWR.................80 percent.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......950 until 1900, then less than 500.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 5000 feet,
numerous showers until 1200, then scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms. Near 8000
feet, showers until 1200. Isolated
thunderstorms. Scattered showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F near 5000 feet
40-50 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........44-54% near 5000 feet
55-65% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......7% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................60 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1000 after 1100.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms near
6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 33-43. Highs 46-56. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 32-42. Highs 50-60. Northeast
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 52-62. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 55-65.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 57-67.
$$
UTZ490-130100-
Colorado River Basin-
300 AM MDT Mon Oct 12 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 1200. Near 5000 feet, numerous showers.
near 7000 feet, showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....63-73 F near 5000 feet
54-64 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........42-52% near 5000 feet
55-70% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......5% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
CWR.................90 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered thunderstorms until 2400. Numerous
showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
near 7000 feet, showers and scattered
thunderstorms until 2400, then numerous showers
and isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....42-52 F.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........75-90%.
24 hr trend......9% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......800 until 1900, then less than 500.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Showers until 1200.
Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered showers after
1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 5000 feet
46-56 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........37-47% near 5000 feet
47-57% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph in the morning
becoming upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1300, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1100.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and isolated thunderstorms
near 5000 feet and showers and isolated thunderstorms near
7000 feet. Lows 37-47. Highs 51-61. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 58-68. Northeast
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 59-69. North winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 59-69.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 61-71.
$$
UTZ491-130100-
Southeast Utah-
300 AM MDT Mon Oct 12 2026
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%),
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
near 8000 feet, mostly cloudy (70-80%),
isolated thunderstorms until 1200. Numerous
showers. Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 5000 feet
46-56 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........36-46% near 5000 feet
56-71% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......7% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%) until
2400, then mostly cloudy (60-70%), scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms. Near 8000
feet, mostly cloudy (70-80%), scattered
thunderstorms until 2400. Showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....43-53 F near 5000 feet
35-45 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........77-92%.
24 hr trend......12% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900. Less than 500 after 2100.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 5000 feet and
showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000
feet.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 5000 feet
37-47 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........41-51% near 5000 feet
57-67% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph in the morning
becoming upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1100.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy near 5000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
5000 feet and numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 37-47. Highs 52-62. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 5000 feet and
scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 34-44. Highs 58-68. North
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 59-69. East winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 45 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 5000 feet. Lows
38-48. Highs 58-68.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 60-70.
$$