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 010914
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
314 AM MDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.DISCUSSION...
Temperatures continue to climb today and beyond with highs nearly
5 degrees above average. Isolated mountain showers and
thunderstorms will continue on the San Juans, then begin to spread
elsewhere after Tuesday. Wetting rains will remain localized.
Critical fire weather conditions are not expected to develop.
Additional moisture could produce a more active storm cycle
Thursday and into the weekend with more widespread wetting rains.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-020115-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
314 AM MDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....76-86 F near 6000 feet
66-76 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........9-14%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100. 11000 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....50-60 F.
Max humidity........39-49% near 6000 feet
30-40% 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 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northwest
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 1900. 1500 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....78-88 F near 6000 feet
68-78 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........9-14%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 14000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Good after 1500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 48-58. Highs 80-90. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 48-58. Highs 80-90. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 49-59. Highs 78-88. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 48-58. Highs 76-86.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 48-58. Highs 73-83.
$$
COZ201-020115-
Routt Forecast Area-
314 AM MDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....66-76 F.
Min humidity........14-24%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....44-54 F.
Max humidity........43-53%.
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 increasing to west 10 to
15 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 1900. 1500 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....68-78 F.
Min humidity........14-24%.
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 1000, then 11500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 69-79. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 69-79. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 43-53. Highs 67-77. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 43-53. Highs 66-76.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 43-53. Highs 62-72.
$$
COZ202-020115-
White River Forecast Area-
314 AM MDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....73-83 F near 6000 feet
67-77 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........8-13%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....48-58 F.
Max humidity........34-44% near 6000 feet
25-35% 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 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....78-88 F near 6000 feet
68-78 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........8-13%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 13500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Good after 1500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 48-58. Highs 81-91. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 48-58. Highs 80-90. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
50-60. Highs 79-89. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 6000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 49-59. Highs 76-86.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 48-58. Highs 73-83.
$$
COZ203-020115-
Lower Colorado River-
314 AM MDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....79-89 F near 6000 feet
71-81 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........9-14%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....53-63 F.
Max humidity........29-39%.
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....East 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southwest
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 1900. 2000 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....81-91 F near 6000 feet
72-82 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........9-14%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 13000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 54-64. Highs
82-92. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 54-64. Highs 81-91. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
54-64. Highs 79-89. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 53-63. Highs 77-87.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 53-63. Highs 74-84.
$$
COZ205-020115-
Colorado River Headwaters-
314 AM MDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....70-80 F.
Min humidity........11-21%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....46-56 F.
Max humidity........49-59%.
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 to 10 mph shifting to the west 10 to 15
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 1900. 2000 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....70-80 F.
Min humidity........13-23%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000. 11500 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 71-81. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 43-53. Highs 71-81. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 43-53. Highs 69-79. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 42-52. Highs 68-78.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 43-53. Highs 64-74.
$$
COZ290-020115-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
314 AM MDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%). Near 8000 feet, isolated showers
and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....78-88 F near 6000 feet
67-77 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........9-14%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....49-59 F near 6000 feet
47-57 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........28-38% near 6000 feet
46-56% 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....East 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southwest
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 1900. 1500 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Near 8000 feet, isolated
showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....80-90 F near 6000 feet
71-81 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........9-14% near 6000 feet
13-23% 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....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000. 13000 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 55-65. Highs 82-92. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 6000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 55-65. Highs 82-92. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 55-65. Highs 80-90. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms
near 6000 feet and numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 54-64. Highs 77-87.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 53-63. Highs 75-85.
$$
COZ291-020115-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
314 AM MDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....66-76 F.
Min humidity........12-22%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....46-56 F.
Max humidity........50-60%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southwest
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 1900. 2000 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....70-80 F.
Min humidity........15-25%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 45-55. Highs 72-82. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 45-55. Highs 72-82. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 45-55. Highs 69-79. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 44-54. Highs 67-77.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 43-53. Highs 66-76.
$$
COZ292-020115-
North Fork Forecast Area-
314 AM MDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....79-89 F near 6000 feet
69-79 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........10-15%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....49-59 F near 6000 feet
46-56 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........39-49%.
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....East 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southwest
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Near 8000 feet, isolated
showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....81-91 F near 6000 feet
70-80 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........11-16%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 13000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 52-62. Highs 82-92. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 52-62. Highs 82-92. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 53-63. Highs 80-90. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 51-61. Highs 77-87.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 51-61. Highs 75-85.
$$
COZ293-020115-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
314 AM MDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....72-82 F.
Min humidity........11-21%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....45-55 F.
Max humidity........56-66%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 5 to 10 mph shifting to the west 10 to 15
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....73-83 F.
Min humidity........12-22%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000. 12500 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 42-52. Highs
72-82. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 42-52. Highs 72-82. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 43-53. Highs 70-80. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 41-51. Highs 69-79.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 42-52. Highs 66-76.
$$
COZ207-020115-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
314 AM MDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....80-90 F.
Min humidity........11-21%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000. 11000 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....52-62 F.
Max humidity........47-57%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southeast
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 1900. 1500 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Isolated showers after
1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....81-91 F.
Min humidity........12-22%.
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 1000. 13000 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 52-62. Highs 82-92. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 52-62. Highs 82-92. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 52-62. Highs 80-90. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 51-61. Highs 77-87.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 50-60. Highs 76-86.
$$
COZ294-020115-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
314 AM MDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....69-79 F.
Min humidity........13-23%.
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....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 10000 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....48-58 F.
Max humidity........56-66%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southwest
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....70-80 F.
Min humidity........17-27%.
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.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 10500 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 45-55. Highs 72-82. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 44-54. Highs 72-82. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 44-54. Highs 69-79. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 43-53. Highs 67-77.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 42-52. Highs 66-76.
$$
COZ295-020115-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
314 AM MDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....30 percent.
Max temperature.....72-82 F.
Min humidity........19-29%.
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.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....45-55 F.
Max humidity........62-77%.
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.......7500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....30 percent.
Max temperature.....72-82 F.
Min humidity........26-36%.
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 until 1000, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 43-53. Highs 72-82. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 43-53. Highs 72-82. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 43-53. Highs 70-80. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 42-52. Highs 68-78.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 42-52. Highs 68-78.
$$
UTZ485-020115-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
314 AM MDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%). Near
10000 feet, sunny (0-10%) until 1200, then
partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....71-81 F near 7000 feet
60-70 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........13-23% near 7000 feet
20-30% near 10000 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.......2000 ft AGL until 1000. 10000 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 600.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....49-59 F near 7000 feet
38-48 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........35-45% near 7000 feet
44-54% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......8% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Clearing Index......650 until 1900, then less than 500.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%). Near
10000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200,
then partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....72-82 F near 7000 feet
61-71 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........12-22% near 7000 feet
19-29% near 10000 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 1100, then 11500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200, then 1000.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 50-60. Highs 73-83. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
10000 feet. Lows 50-60. Highs 73-83. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
7000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near 10000 feet
. Lows 49-59. Highs 71-81. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 48-58. Highs 69-79.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 47-57. Highs 66-76.
$$
UTZ486-020115-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
314 AM MDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....76-86 F near 5000 feet
65-75 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........11-16%.
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.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200, then 600.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....52-62 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........26-36%.
24 hr trend......8% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 1900. 1500 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......500 until 1900, then less than 500.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....78-88 F near 5000 feet
67-77 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........11-16%.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 12500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200. 1050 after 1300.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 54-64. Highs 79-89. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 55-65. Highs 78-88. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 55-65. Highs 77-87. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 6000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 53-63. Highs 74-84.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 53-63. Highs 72-82.
$$
UTZ487-020115-
Book Cliffs-
314 AM MDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....77-87 F near 5000 feet
70-80 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........9-14%.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 9500 ft AGL after 1100.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200, then 750.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....54-64 F.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........23-33%.
24 hr trend......10% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 1900. 1500 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 2400, then south.
Clearing Index......700 until 1900, then less than 500.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....79-89 F near 5000 feet
73-83 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........8-13%.
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.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 12500 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200, then 1050.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 54-64. Highs 81-91. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 55-65. Highs 81-91. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet
. Lows 54-64. Highs 79-89. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 53-63. Highs 76-86.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 52-62. Highs 73-83.
$$
UTZ490-020115-
Colorado River Basin-
314 AM MDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....85-95 F near 5000 feet
74-84 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........7-12%.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Clearing Index......650.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....57-67 F.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........19-29%.
24 hr trend......5% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 1900. 1500 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......650 until 1900. Less than 500 after 2000.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....87-97 F near 5000 feet
76-86 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........7-12%.
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.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 12500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1300. 1050 after 1500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 59-69. Highs 86-96. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 60-70. Highs
86-96. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 60-70. Highs 84-94. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 5000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near
7000 feet. Lows 59-69. Highs 81-91.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 57-67. Highs 79-89.
$$
UTZ491-020115-
Southeast Utah-
314 AM MDT Mon Sep 1 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....83-93 F near 5000 feet
70-80 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........11-16%.
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.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then north.
Clearing Index......700.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....58-68 F near 5000 feet
51-61 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........33-43%.
24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 1900. 1500 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Clearing Index......750 until 1900. Less than 500 after 2000.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%). Near
8000 feet, mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200,
then partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....84-94 F near 5000 feet
71-81 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........12-17%.
24 hr trend......9% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 12000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......750.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 60-70. Highs 84-94. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 59-69. Highs 84-94. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
5000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet
. Lows 58-68. Highs 82-92. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 5000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 56-66. Highs 79-89.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
5000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet
. Lows 56-66. Highs 79-89.
$$