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 270928
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
228 AM MST Thu Nov 27 2025
.DISCUSSION...
This is an automatically generated forecast with no discussion.
The normal Fire Weather Forecast will resume in its entirety in
the spring.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-272300-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 27 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F near 6000 feet
37-47 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........29-39% near 6000 feet
39-49% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
2400, then partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....23-33 F.
Max humidity........66-81% near 6000 feet
56-71% 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 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F near 6000 feet
33-43 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........29-39% near 6000 feet
40-50% 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....West 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Colder. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near
6000 feet. Lows 18-28. Highs 31-41. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 16-26.
Highs 31-41. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 29-39. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 11-21. Highs 31-41.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated snow showers near 6000 feet
and scattered snow showers near 8000 feet. Lows 18-28. Highs
32-42.
$$
COZ201-272300-
Routt Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 27 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....37-47 F.
Min humidity........43-53%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1600, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....22-32 F.
Max humidity........64-79%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....37-47 F.
Min humidity........35-45%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1600, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then west 20
to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Colder. Mostly cloudy. Numerous snow showers. Lows
14-24. Highs 22-32. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous snow showers. Lows 10 above-20.
Highs 23-33. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 4 above-14.
Highs 20-30. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows
6 above-16. Highs 25-35.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 17-27.
Highs 24-34.
$$
COZ202-272300-
White River Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 27 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (10-20%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 6000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........30-40% near 6000 feet
40-50% 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....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1600, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400,
then mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....22-32 F.
Max humidity........72-87% near 6000 feet
56-71% 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 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....45-55 F near 6000 feet
35-45 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........30-40% near 6000 feet
41-51% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph increasing to 40 to 50 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1600, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Colder. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers near
6000 feet. Lows 17-27. Highs 33-43. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 17-27.
Highs 32-42. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 29-39. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 11-21. Highs 33-43.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 6000 feet
and scattered snow showers near 8000 feet. Lows 18-28. Highs
32-42.
$$
COZ203-272300-
Lower Colorado River-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 27 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%) until 1200, then partly cloudy
(30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....46-56 F near 6000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........30-40%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....27-37 F.
Max humidity........61-76%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 6000 feet
37-47 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........34-44%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph increasing to 35 to 45 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 22-32. Highs
37-47. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 21-31.
Highs 35-45. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 14-24. Highs 32-42. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 14-24. Highs 33-43.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 21-31.
Highs 34-44.
$$
COZ205-272300-
Colorado River Headwaters-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 27 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F.
Min humidity........35-45%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1600, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....22-32 F.
Max humidity........64-79%.
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 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F.
Min humidity........30-40%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph increasing to 35 to 45 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1700, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Colder. Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows
16-26. Highs 28-38. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 12-22.
Highs 26-36. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 8 above-18.
Highs 23-33. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 6 above-16. Highs 29-39.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 16-26.
Highs 28-38.
$$
COZ290-272300-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 27 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F near 6000 feet
40-50 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........26-36% near 6000 feet
35-45% 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....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....22-32 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....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F near 6000 feet
40-50 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........31-41%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1600, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 6000 feet. Lows
23-33. Highs 41-51. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 8000 feet.
Lows 23-33. Highs 37-47. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers near 6000 feet. Lows
17-27. Highs 35-45. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 15-25. Highs 37-47.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered snow showers near 8000 feet. Lows 22-32. Highs 36-46.
$$
COZ291-272300-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 27 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F.
Min humidity........37-47%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....21-31 F.
Max humidity........65-80%.
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.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F.
Min humidity........33-43%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 5000 ft AGL until
1600, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 17-27. Highs 33-43. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 14-24.
Highs 30-40. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows
10 above-20. Highs 26-36. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 34-44.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 17-27.
Highs 30-40.
$$
COZ292-272300-
North Fork Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 27 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....49-59 F near 6000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........28-38% near 6000 feet
35-45% 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 25 to 35 mph becoming west 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%) until
2400, then mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....21-31 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....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F near 6000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
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 20 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1600, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Colder. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near
6000 feet. Lows 22-32. Highs 39-49. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 21-31.
Highs 37-47. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet. Lows
16-26. Highs 33-43. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 13-23. Highs 36-46.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered snow showers near 8000 feet. Lows 21-31. Highs 36-46.
$$
COZ293-272300-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 27 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F.
Min humidity........34-44%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph becoming west 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1600, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Patchy fog after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....22-32 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....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F.
Min humidity........31-41%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1600, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 32-42. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 11-21.
Highs 28-38. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 8 above-18.
Highs 25-35. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 4 above-14. Highs 30-40.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 13-23.
Highs 30-40.
$$
COZ207-272300-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 27 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....49-59 F.
Min humidity........31-41%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....24-34 F.
Max humidity........75-90%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F.
Min humidity........32-42%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 21-31. Highs 44-54. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 21-31. Highs
40-50. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 16-26. Highs
37-47. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 13-23. Highs 38-48.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 19-29. Highs
38-48.
$$
COZ294-272300-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 27 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F.
Min humidity........34-44%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....23-33 F.
Max humidity........64-79%.
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.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 F.
Min humidity........36-46%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 17-27. Highs 35-45. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 17-27. Highs 31-41. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 12-22. Highs 28-38. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 32-42.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated snow showers. Lows 17-27.
Highs 30-40.
$$
COZ295-272300-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 27 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....45-55 F.
Min humidity........34-44%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Patchy fog.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....22-32 F.
Max humidity........72-87%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F.
Min humidity........37-47%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 16-26. Highs 38-48. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 14-24. Highs 31-41. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 11-21.
Highs 31-41. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 33-43.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 12-22.
Highs 32-42.
$$
UTZ485-272300-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 27 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F.
24 hr trend......9 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........37-47% near 7000 feet
44-54% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......6% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1600, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....25-35 F near 7000 feet
18-28 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........56-66% near 7000 feet
59-74% near 10000 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.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 F near 7000 feet
31-41 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........31-41%.
24 hr trend......11% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 5000 ft AGL until
1700, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15
to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 700 until 1200,
then 1050 until 1600, then 800 until 1700, then
Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Colder. Partly cloudy. Lows 19-29. Highs 29-39. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 17-27.
Highs 26-36. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 11-21. Highs 27-37. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 14-24. Highs 29-39.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near
10000 feet. Lows 18-28. Highs 27-37.
$$
UTZ486-272300-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 27 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F near 5000 feet
34-44 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........34-44% near 5000 feet
41-51% near 8000 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.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....24-34 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........59-74%.
24 hr trend......6% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until
1200, then mostly sunny (20-30%). Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 5000 feet
30-40 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........35-45%.
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.......5500 ft AGL until 1600, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1300, then 700 until 1400,
then 900 until 1600, then 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Colder. Partly cloudy. Lows 21-31. Highs 32-42. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 20-30.
Highs 31-41. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 14-24. Highs 28-38. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 29-39.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated snow showers near 8000 feet
. Lows 20-30. Highs 30-40.
$$
UTZ487-272300-
Book Cliffs-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 27 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....46-56 F near 5000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........27-37% near 5000 feet
37-47% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......8% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....27-37 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........58-73%.
24 hr trend......6% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....46-56 F near 5000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........26-36% near 5000 feet
38-48% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1200, then 5000 ft AGL until
1600, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200, then 700 until 1300,
then 950 until 1600, then less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Colder. Mostly clear. Lows 21-31. Highs 37-47. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 21-31. Highs 34-44. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 14-24. Highs 31-41. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15-25. Highs 34-44.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated snow showers near 8000 feet
. Lows 19-29. Highs 33-43.
$$
UTZ490-272300-
Colorado River Basin-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 27 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F near 5000 feet
39-49 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........32-42%.
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.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....27-37 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........66-81% near 5000 feet
56-71% near 7000 feet.
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.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....49-59 F near 5000 feet
39-49 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........36-46%.
24 hr trend......5% 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.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 41-51. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers near 5000 feet. Lows
25-35. Highs 38-48. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 5000 feet. Lows
19-29. Highs 35-45. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18-28. Highs 35-45.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers near 5000 feet. Lows
22-32. Highs 37-47.
$$
UTZ491-272300-
Southeast Utah-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 27 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 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.....46-56 F near 5000 feet
38-48 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........36-46%.
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.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%), patchy
fog after 2400. Near 8000 feet, mostly cloudy
(60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....28-38 F.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........72-87% near 5000 feet
55-70% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 5000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........35-45%.
24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 45-55. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers near 5000 feet. Lows
24-34. Highs 40-50. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 5000 feet. Lows
20-30. Highs 39-49. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 18-28. Highs 38-48.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy near 5000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet. Lows 22-32. Highs 39-49.
$$