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 200928
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
228 AM MST Thu Nov 20 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...
COZ200-202300-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 20 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F near 6000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........50-60% near 6000 feet
61-76% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....28-38 F.
Max humidity........89-100%.
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....South 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northwest
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers until 1200. Near 8000 feet,
scattered snow showers until 1200. Isolated
showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....39-49 F near 6000 feet
30-40 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........58-73% near 6000 feet
75-90% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 24-34. Highs 44-54. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 22-32. Highs 44-54. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 20-30. Highs 43-53. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 21-31. Highs 36-46.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15-25. Highs 34-44.
$$
COZ201-202300-
Routt Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 20 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers until
1200, scattered showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....37-47 F.
Min humidity........47-57%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 4500 ft AGL until
1600, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....23-33 F.
Max humidity........88-100%.
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....Southeast 10 to 15 mph shifting to the
northwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 2400, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers
until 1200, then isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....30-40 F.
Min humidity........71-86%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 5 to 10 mph shifting to the west in the
afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 20-30. Highs 37-47. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 19-29. Highs 38-48. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 17-27. Highs
35-45. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 16-26.
Highs 28-38.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 11-21.
Highs 26-36.
$$
COZ202-202300-
White River Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 20 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers until 1200, isolated showers
after 1200. Near 8000 feet, scattered showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F near 6000 feet
35-45 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........56-66% near 6000 feet
62-77% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers. Near 8000 feet, scattered
showers until 2400, then scattered snow
showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....26-36 F.
Max humidity........92-100%.
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....Southwest 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northwest
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers until 1200, then isolated
showers. Near 8000 feet, scattered snow showers
until 1200, then scattered showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....39-49 F near 6000 feet
30-40 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........58-73% near 6000 feet
72-87% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 22-32. Highs 44-54. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 21-31. Highs 43-53. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 19-29. Highs 43-53. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 19-29. Highs 37-47.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 14-24. Highs 34-44.
$$
COZ203-202300-
Lower Colorado River-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 20 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 6000 feet
35-45 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........54-64%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F.
Max humidity........85-100%.
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....Southwest 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northwest
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers until
1200, isolated showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....39-49 F near 6000 feet
32-42 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........57-67%.
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 shifting to the west in the
afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 25-35. Highs 46-56. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 26-36. Highs
45-55. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 24-34. Highs
44-54. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 23-33. Highs
39-49.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 19-29. Highs
37-47.
$$
COZ205-202300-
Colorado River Headwaters-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 20 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers until
1200, scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F.
Min humidity........45-55%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph becoming southeast 10 to 15
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Scattered showers until 2400,
then isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....22-32 F.
Max humidity........87-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 5 to 10 mph increasing to northwest
10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers until
1200, then scattered showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....37-47 F.
Min humidity........57-72%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18-28. Highs 39-49. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 20-30. Highs
38-48. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 18-28. Highs
36-46. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 16-26.
Highs 31-41.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated snow showers. Lows 11-21.
Highs 29-39.
$$
COZ290-202300-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 20 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
near 8000 feet, scattered showers until 1200.
Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous showers after
1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 F near 6000 feet
31-41 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........58-73% near 6000 feet
71-86% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers until 2400, isolated showers
after 2400. Near 8000 feet, scattered showers
and isolated thunderstorms until 2400, then
scattered snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....25-35 F near 6000 feet
22-32 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........84-99% near 6000 feet
90-100% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph becoming west 5 to 10
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Near 6000 feet, isolated
showers until 1200. Near 8000 feet, isolated
snow showers until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 F near 6000 feet
32-42 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........49-59% near 6000 feet
58-73% 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....East 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 25-35. Highs 48-58. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and isolated showers near 6000 feet and scattered
showers near 8000 feet. Lows 28-38. Highs 46-56. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 25-35. Highs
47-57. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 43-53.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 20-30. Highs 41-51.
$$
COZ291-202300-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 20 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
1200. Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous showers
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....32-42 F.
Min humidity........63-78%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400, then scattered snow
showers.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....20-30 F.
Max humidity........86-100%.
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....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Isolated snow showers until
1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....30-40 F.
Min humidity........55-70%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southwest
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 1200, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 17-27. Highs 41-51. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 20-30. Highs
36-46. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 19-29. Highs
38-48. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 16-26. Highs 36-46.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 11-21. Highs 33-43.
$$
COZ292-202300-
North Fork Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 20 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Near 6000 feet, scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms. Near 8000
feet, isolated showers until 1200. Isolated
thunderstorms. Scattered showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....46-56 F near 6000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........51-61% near 6000 feet
59-74% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers. Near 8000 feet, scattered
showers until 2400, then scattered snow
showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....26-36 F near 6000 feet
24-34 F near 8000 feet.
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....Southwest 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northwest
10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Near 6000 feet, isolated
showers. Near 8000 feet, isolated snow showers
until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F near 6000 feet
30-40 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........52-62% near 6000 feet
58-73% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 5 to 10 mph shifting to the west 5
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 25-35. Highs 47-57. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 26-36. Highs 45-55. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 25-35. Highs
45-55. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 22-32. Highs 42-52.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 19-29. Highs 39-49.
$$
COZ293-202300-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 20 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers until
1200. Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered showers
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F.
Min humidity........50-60%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1600, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
2400, then isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....24-34 F.
Max humidity........86-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 5 to 10 mph increasing to northwest 10 to
15 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Scattered snow showers until
1200, scattered showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....37-47 F.
Min humidity........54-64%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 41-51. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 19-29. Highs
38-48. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 18-28. Highs
37-47. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 13-23. Highs 34-44.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 31-41.
$$
COZ207-202300-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 20 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 1200. Scattered showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F.
Min humidity........56-71%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....27-37 F.
Max humidity........90-100%.
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....South 10 to 15 mph shifting to the southwest
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F.
Min humidity........46-56%.
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.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 23-33. Highs 50-60. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 27-37. Highs
46-56. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 23-33. Highs
48-58. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 20-30. Highs 45-55.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18-28. Highs 43-53.
$$
COZ294-202300-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 20 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200, then numerous showers
and scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....34-44 F.
Min humidity........70-85%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....23-33 F.
Max humidity........90-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph shifting to the southwest 5
to 10 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....35-45 F.
Min humidity........57-67%.
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.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 19-29. Highs 42-52. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 23-33. Highs
36-46. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 20-30. Highs
40-50. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 18-28. Highs 37-47.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15-25. Highs 35-45.
$$
COZ295-202300-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 20 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....38-48 F.
Min humidity........65-80%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....24-34 F.
Max humidity........87-100%.
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 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....37-47 F.
Min humidity........55-65%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 17-27. Highs 44-54. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows
23-33. Highs 37-47. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 19-29. Highs
40-50. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 15-25. Highs 38-48.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 12-22. Highs 35-45.
$$
UTZ485-202300-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 20 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 7000 feet,
scattered showers until 1200, isolated showers
after 1200. Near 10000 feet, scattered snow
showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....38-48 F near 7000 feet
27-37 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........57-72% near 7000 feet
64-79% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......5% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 7000 feet,
isolated showers until 2400, scattered showers
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....26-36 F near 7000 feet
15-25 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........86-100%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 7000 feet,
scattered showers until 1200, then isolated
showers. Near 10000 feet, scattered snow
showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....34-44 F near 7000 feet
26-36 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........63-78%.
24 hr trend......10% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 23-33. Highs 38-48. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 22-32. Highs 39-49. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 23-33. Highs 40-50. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Colder. Partly cloudy. Lows 20-30. Highs 30-40.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 14-24. Highs 29-39.
$$
UTZ486-202300-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 20 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered showers until 1200, isolated showers
after 1200. Near 8000 feet, isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F near 5000 feet
32-42 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........57-72% near 5000 feet
66-81% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....28-38 F near 5000 feet
22-32 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........85-100%.
24 hr trend......9% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 5000 feet,
isolated showers. Near 8000 feet, scattered
snow showers until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....39-49 F near 5000 feet
28-38 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........59-74% near 5000 feet
73-88% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 27-37. Highs 41-51. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 41-51. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 41-51. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 23-33. Highs 35-45.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18-28. Highs 32-42.
$$
UTZ487-202300-
Book Cliffs-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 20 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....39-49 F near 5000 feet
34-44 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........59-74% near 5000 feet
77-92% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......14% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................30 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 5000 feet,
isolated showers. Near 8000 feet, scattered
showers until 2400, scattered snow showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....28-38 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........87-100%.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly cloudy (70-80%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%), isolated
showers. Near 8000 feet, mostly cloudy
(60-70%), scattered snow showers until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F near 5000 feet
34-44 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........53-63% near 5000 feet
68-83% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 25-35. Highs 43-53. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 25-35. Highs 42-52. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 45-55. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 23-33. Highs 39-49.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18-28. Highs 36-46.
$$
UTZ490-202300-
Colorado River Basin-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 20 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
near 7000 feet, scattered showers.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 5000 feet
38-48 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........63-78% near 5000 feet
69-84% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......17% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers near
5000 feet and scattered showers near 7000 feet
.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........89-100%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Near 5000 feet, isolated
showers until 1200. Near 7000 feet, isolated
showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....45-55 F near 5000 feet
36-46 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........56-66% near 5000 feet
62-77% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......14% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1600, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 28-38. Highs 47-57. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 29-39. Highs
46-56. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 46-56. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 25-35. Highs 43-53.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 22-32. Highs 40-50.
$$
UTZ491-202300-
Southeast Utah-
228 AM MST Thu Nov 20 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....45-55 F near 5000 feet
32-42 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........62-77% near 5000 feet
78-93% 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.................40 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers until
2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........88-100%.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200,
then mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 5000 feet
32-42 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........50-60% near 5000 feet
65-80% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......15% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1600, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then northeast.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 28-38. Highs 48-58. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy near 5000 feet and partly cloudy near
8000 feet and scattered showers near 5000 feet and isolated
showers near 8000 feet. Lows 31-41. Highs 46-56. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 48-58. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 46-56.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 22-32. Highs 43-53.
$$