Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
694
FNUS55 KGJT 251843
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
1243 PM MDT Fri Sep 25 2026
.DISCUSSION...
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be around this afternoon,
especially along and south of I-70. Most of eastern Utah and
northwest Colorado will remain on the drier side of things.
Saturday and Sunday will be mostly dry with a return to unsettled
weather next week. Fire weather concerns remain low at this time.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-261045-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
1243 PM MDT Fri Sep 25 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....44-54 F.
Max humidity........68-83% near 6000 feet
59-74% 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....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....66-76 F near 6000 feet
56-66 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........19-29% near 6000 feet
25-35% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....46-56 F.
Max humidity........57-72% near 6000 feet
54-64% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near
8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200,
then partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....65-75 F near 6000 feet
58-68 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........23-33% near 6000 feet
30-40% 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 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 1000. 8500 ft AGL after 1100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 46-56. Highs 63-73. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 43-53. Highs 61-71. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 41-51. Highs 64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 67-77.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 67-77.
$$
COZ201-261045-
Routt Forecast Area-
1243 PM MDT Fri Sep 25 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....38-48 F.
Max humidity........74-89%.
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 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....59-69 F.
Min humidity........29-39%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 1000, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
Max humidity........59-74%.
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 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....59-69 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....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 1000. 7500 ft AGL after 1100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 41-51. Highs 54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs
53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36-46. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 35-45. Highs
59-69.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 60-70.
$$
COZ202-261045-
White River Forecast Area-
1243 PM MDT Fri Sep 25 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....43-53 F.
Max humidity........68-83%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (10-20%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 8000
feet, mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet
58-68 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........20-30% near 6000 feet
27-37% 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 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 1000. 9000 ft AGL after 1100.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....45-55 F.
Max humidity........56-66%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....69-79 F near 6000 feet
59-69 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........22-32% near 6000 feet
29-39% 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 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 1000. 9000 ft AGL after 1100.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 47-57. Highs 63-73. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms
near 6000 feet and showers and scattered thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 43-53. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 42-52. Highs 64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 67-77.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 68-78.
$$
COZ203-261045-
Lower Colorado River-
1243 PM MDT Fri Sep 25 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....48-58 F near 6000 feet
40-50 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........62-77%.
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 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 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.....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....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1100, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....50-60 F near 6000 feet
43-53 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....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....70-80 F near 6000 feet
62-72 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........23-33%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 50-60. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows 47-57. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 45-55. Highs 65-75. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 45-55. Highs 68-78.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 69-79.
$$
COZ205-261045-
Colorado River Headwaters-
1243 PM MDT Fri Sep 25 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....39-49 F.
Max humidity........76-91%.
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 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....61-71 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....Northwest 15 to 20 mph becoming west 10 to 15
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 1000. 7500 ft AGL after 1100.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....41-51 F.
Max humidity........60-75%.
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 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....63-73 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....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 1000. 7000 ft AGL after 1100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 41-51. Highs 54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 39-49. Highs
53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 37-47. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36-46. Highs 60-70.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 61-71.
$$
COZ290-261045-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
1243 PM MDT Fri Sep 25 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 6000 feet,
isolated showers until 2400. Near 8000 feet,
isolated showers and thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....44-54 F near 6000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........61-76% near 6000 feet
74-89% 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 decreasing to 10 to 15
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet
58-68 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........21-31% near 6000 feet
29-39% 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 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1200, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Fair after 1500.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....44-54 F near 6000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........48-58% near 6000 feet
57-72% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet
61-71 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........20-30% near 6000 feet
27-37% 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 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 1000. 9000 ft AGL after 1100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 51-61. Highs 61-71. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms near 6000 feet and
showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 48-58.
Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 45-55. Highs 66-76. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 45-55. Highs 70-80.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 71-81.
$$
COZ291-261045-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
1243 PM MDT Fri Sep 25 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....37-47 F.
Max humidity........75-90%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F.
Min humidity........29-39%.
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 shifting to the southwest 5
to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 1000, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....41-51 F.
Max humidity........61-76%.
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.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....61-71 F.
Min humidity........26-36%.
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....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows 43-53. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 40-50. Highs
54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 37-47. Highs 58-68. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 37-47. Highs 63-73.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 63-73.
$$
COZ292-261045-
North Fork Forecast Area-
1243 PM MDT Fri Sep 25 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....42-52 F near 6000 feet
38-48 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........67-82% 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 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet
58-68 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........24-34%.
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 until 1200, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Fair after 1500.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....44-54 F near 6000 feet
40-50 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........56-71%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (70-80%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 8000
feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....71-81 F near 6000 feet
62-72 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........23-33%.
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.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 49-59. Highs 63-73. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms near 6000 feet and
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows
46-56. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 44-54. Highs 65-75. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 43-53. Highs 69-79.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 71-81.
$$
COZ293-261045-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
1243 PM MDT Fri Sep 25 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....38-48 F.
Max humidity........80-95%.
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 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....62-72 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....Northwest 15 to 20 mph becoming west 10 to 15
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
Max humidity........63-78%.
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.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....63-73 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....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows 40-50. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows
39-49. Highs 54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 36-46. Highs 58-68. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 35-45. Highs 62-72.
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 63-73.
$$
COZ207-261045-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
1243 PM MDT Fri Sep 25 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....46-56 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....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....73-83 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....West 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1100, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....48-58 F.
Max humidity........56-71%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....73-83 F.
Min humidity........18-28%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 1000. 8500 ft AGL after 1100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 48-58. Highs 64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 45-55. Highs
63-73. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 42-52. Highs 67-77. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 42-52. Highs 70-80.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 72-82.
$$
COZ294-261045-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
1243 PM MDT Fri Sep 25 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
Max humidity........81-96%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 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....West 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 1000, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1500.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....42-52 F.
Max humidity........62-77%.
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.......5500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....59-69 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....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 7500 ft AGL after 1100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 42-52. Highs
52-62. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 39-49. Highs
52-62. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36-46. Highs 57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 35-45. Highs 60-70.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 61-71.
$$
COZ295-261045-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
1243 PM MDT Fri Sep 25 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
Max humidity........84-99%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%) until 1200, then partly cloudy
(30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....61-71 F.
Min humidity........32-42%.
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 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....38-48 F.
Max humidity........69-84%.
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....Southeast 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southwest
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....62-72 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....Southwest 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Cooler. Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows
41-51. Highs 53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 39-49. Highs
53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 36-46. Highs 58-68. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 35-45. Highs 61-71.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 62-72.
$$
UTZ485-261045-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
1243 PM MDT Fri Sep 25 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....41-51 F near 7000 feet
34-44 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........55-70% near 7000 feet
63-78% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......800 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, mostly sunny (10-20%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 10000
feet, mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 7000 feet
55-65 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........24-34% near 7000 feet
33-43% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 1000. 9000 ft AGL after 1100.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....44-54 F near 7000 feet
36-46 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........55-65% near 7000 feet
62-77% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......21% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......800 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....63-73 F near 7000 feet
52-62 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........29-39% near 7000 feet
41-51% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......3% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph increasing to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and scattered showers and
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 45-55. Highs 56-66. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 41-51. Highs 56-66. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 40-50. Highs 59-69. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 61-71.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows
41-51. Highs 61-71.
$$
UTZ486-261045-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
1243 PM MDT Fri Sep 25 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....44-54 F near 5000 feet
37-47 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........56-71%.
24 hr trend......19% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
southeast.
Clearing Index......800 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....69-79 F near 5000 feet
58-68 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........21-31%.
24 hr trend......1% 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.......1500 ft AGL until 1100, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....47-57 F near 5000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........51-61%.
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.......8000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Clearing Index......850 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....68-78 F near 5000 feet
56-66 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........26-36% near 5000 feet
32-42% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% 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 1100, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10
to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 49-59. Highs 62-72. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 45-55. Highs 61-71. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet. Lows
44-54. Highs 63-73. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 65-75.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 65-75.
$$
UTZ487-261045-
Book Cliffs-
1243 PM MDT Fri Sep 25 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Near 8000 feet,
isolated showers until 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....47-57 F near 5000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........59-74% near 5000 feet
65-80% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......14% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 1900. 500 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......850 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly sunny (10-20%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 8000
feet, mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....68-78 F near 5000 feet
63-73 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........17-27%.
24 hr trend......5% 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 1000. 9500 ft AGL after 1100.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....49-59 F near 5000 feet
44-54 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........51-61%.
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.......8000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....66-76 F near 5000 feet
62-72 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........22-32% near 5000 feet
28-38% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph increasing to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 1000. 9500 ft AGL after 1100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 49-59. Highs 63-73. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows 44-54. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 43-53. Highs 64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 67-77.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 68-78.
$$
UTZ490-261045-
Colorado River Basin-
1243 PM MDT Fri Sep 25 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....52-62 F near 5000 feet
47-57 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........55-65%.
24 hr trend......22% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Clearing Index......850 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....79-89 F near 5000 feet
67-77 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........13-23% near 5000 feet
19-29% near 7000 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.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1200, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200. 1050 after 1300.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....55-65 F near 5000 feet
48-58 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........43-53%.
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.......8500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Clearing Index......1000 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 7000
feet, mostly cloudy (70-80%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....78-88 F near 5000 feet
66-76 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........15-25% near 5000 feet
22-32% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......3% 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 1000. 11000 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then south.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Not as warm. Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 5000 feet and numerous showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 55-65. Highs 69-79.
Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms
near 5000 feet and showers and scattered thunderstorms near
7000 feet. Lows 50-60. Highs 68-78. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and isolated showers and
thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 49-59. Highs 70-80. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 49-59. Highs 73-83.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 50-60. Highs 74-84.
$$
UTZ491-261045-
Southeast Utah-
1243 PM MDT Fri Sep 25 2026
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....52-62 F near 5000 feet
45-55 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........60-75%.
24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 1900. 500 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......650 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....76-86 F near 5000 feet
61-71 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........15-25% near 5000 feet
23-33% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......8% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then south.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200. 1000 after 1400.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....54-64 F near 5000 feet
47-57 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........47-57%.
24 hr trend......17% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......750 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....76-86 F near 5000 feet
61-71 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........15-25% near 5000 feet
25-35% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then south.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Not as warm. Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 54-64. Highs 67-77. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms near 5000 feet and
showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 49-59.
Highs 65-75. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 48-58. Highs 69-79. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 5000 feet and
isolated showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 48-58.
Highs 72-82.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 74-84.
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