Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
797
FNUS55 KGJT 030924
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
224 AM MST Wed Dec 3 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...
COZ200-032300-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
224 AM MST Wed Dec 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Scattered snow showers. Near
8000 feet, patchy blowing snow.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....26-36 F near 6000 feet
17-27 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........51-61% near 6000 feet
61-76% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1200, then
good until 1500, then fair.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....8-18 F.
Max humidity........78-93%.
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 10 to 15 mph increasing to northwest 15
to 20 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....26-36 F near 6000 feet
17-27 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........45-55% near 6000 feet
55-65% 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 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 6000 feet
and numerous snow showers near 8000 feet. Lows 14-24. Highs
29-39. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 6000 feet
and snow showers near 8000 feet. Lows 16-26. Highs 34-44. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 33-43. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 17-27. Highs 35-45.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15-25. Highs 35-45.
$$
COZ201-032300-
Routt Forecast Area-
224 AM MST Wed Dec 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Numerous snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....18-28 F.
Min humidity........66-81%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 5 mph shifting to the north 5 to 10
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....1-11 F.
Max humidity........83-98%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 5 to 10 mph increasing to northwest 15 to
20 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....20-30 F.
Min humidity........50-60%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Numerous snow showers. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 22-32.
Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Snow showers. Lows 13-23. Highs 24-34. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Snow showers. Lows 16-26. Highs 26-36. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 15-25.
Highs 28-38.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 12-22. Highs 31-41.
$$
COZ202-032300-
White River Forecast Area-
224 AM MST Wed Dec 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet, scattered snow
showers. Near 8000 feet, numerous snow showers
until 1200, then scattered snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....26-36 F near 6000 feet
16-26 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........53-63% 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.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....6-16 F.
Max humidity........83-98%.
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 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....26-36 F near 6000 feet
19-29 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........44-54% near 6000 feet
50-60% 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 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 8000 feet.
Lows 13-23. Highs 30-40. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 6000 feet
and scattered snow showers near 8000 feet. Lows 15-25. Highs
34-44. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 8000 feet.
Lows 16-26. Highs 35-45. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 17-27. Highs 37-47.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15-25. Highs 37-47.
$$
COZ203-032300-
Lower Colorado River-
224 AM MST Wed Dec 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....28-38 F near 6000 feet
21-31 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........60-75%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 5 to 10 mph shifting to the north in the
afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....12-22 F near 6000 feet
6-16 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........74-89%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....27-37 F near 6000 feet
22-32 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........48-58%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 14-24. Highs 31-41. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 17-27.
Highs 33-43. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 20-30.
Highs 36-46. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 19-29. Highs 38-48.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 19-29. Highs 38-48.
$$
COZ205-032300-
Colorado River Headwaters-
224 AM MST Wed Dec 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....23-33 F.
Min humidity........64-79%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 5 to 10 mph shifting to the west in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered snow showers
until 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....5-15 F.
Max humidity........80-95%.
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....North 5 to 10 mph increasing to northwest 10 to
15 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....24-34 F.
Min humidity........44-54%.
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....Northwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 7 above-17.
Highs 24-34. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Snow showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 12-22.
Highs 26-36. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous snow showers. Lows 15-25. Highs
28-38. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 13-23.
Highs 30-40.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 11-21. Highs 33-43.
$$
COZ290-032300-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
224 AM MST Wed Dec 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered snow showers. Near 8000 feet,
numerous snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....28-38 F near 6000 feet
18-28 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........62-77% 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.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 8000 feet,
scattered snow showers until 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....9-19 F near 6000 feet
6-16 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........78-93% 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.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....29-39 F near 6000 feet
22-32 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........47-57% near 6000 feet
56-66% 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 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15-25. Highs 33-43. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 8000 feet.
Lows 18-28. Highs 38-48. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated snow showers near 8000 feet.
Lows 21-31. Highs 40-50. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 21-31. Highs 42-52.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 20-30. Highs 42-52.
$$
COZ291-032300-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
224 AM MST Wed Dec 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90%). Numerous snow showers
until 1200, then snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....20-30 F.
Min humidity........76-91%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph becoming west 5 to 10
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Scattered snow showers until
2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....5-15 F.
Max humidity........86-100%.
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....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....22-32 F.
Min humidity........50-60%.
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 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 7 above-17. Highs 27-37. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 11-21.
Highs 30-40. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 15-25.
Highs 32-42. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15-25. Highs 34-44.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 13-23. Highs 37-47.
$$
COZ292-032300-
North Fork Forecast Area-
224 AM MST Wed Dec 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90%). Near 6000 feet,
numerous snow showers. Near 8000 feet, snow
showers until 1200, then numerous snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....29-39 F near 6000 feet
19-29 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........70-85% near 6000 feet
77-92% 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....West 5 to 10 mph shifting to the north in the
afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Scattered snow showers until
2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....11-21 F near 6000 feet
6-16 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........86-100%.
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....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....30-40 F near 6000 feet
21-31 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........56-66%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 12-22. Highs 32-42. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 16-26.
Highs 35-45. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 6000 feet
and scattered snow showers near 8000 feet. Lows 20-30. Highs
38-48. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18-28. Highs 39-49.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18-28. Highs 40-50.
$$
COZ293-032300-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
224 AM MST Wed Dec 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....23-33 F.
Min humidity........64-79%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Scattered snow showers until
2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....6-16 F.
Max humidity........81-96%.
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
10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....25-35 F.
Min humidity........51-61%.
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 20 to 25 mph increasing to 20 to 30
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...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 2 above-12. Highs 25-35. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows
9 above-19. Highs 28-38. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 13-23.
Highs 30-40. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 9 above-19. Highs 31-41.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 33-43.
$$
COZ207-032300-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
224 AM MST Wed Dec 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90%). Scattered snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....29-39 F.
Min humidity........68-83%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated snow showers
until 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....14-24 F.
Max humidity........89-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....31-41 F.
Min humidity........50-60%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 12-22. Highs 35-45. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 14-24. Highs 39-49. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 18-28. Highs 42-52. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 18-28. Highs 43-53.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 17-27. Highs 42-52.
$$
COZ294-032300-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
224 AM MST Wed Dec 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Numerous snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....22-32 F.
Min humidity........74-89%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph becoming west 5 to 10
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Scattered snow showers until
2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....8-18 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....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....26-36 F.
Min humidity........50-60%.
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 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 28-38. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 12-22. Highs 31-41. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 16-26. Highs 35-45. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 36-46.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 15-25. Highs 38-48.
$$
COZ295-032300-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
224 AM MST Wed Dec 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....23-33 F.
Min humidity........77-92%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................90 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers
until 2400, then scattered snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....12-22 F.
Max humidity........91-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Scattered snow showers until
1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....26-36 F.
Min humidity........58-73%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 7 above-17. Highs 29-39. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 32-42. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 11-21. Highs 35-45. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 12-22. Highs 37-47.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 13-23. Highs 39-49.
$$
UTZ485-032300-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
224 AM MST Wed Dec 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Near 7000 feet, scattered snow
showers. Near 10000 feet, numerous snow
showers until 1200, then scattered snow
showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....21-31 F near 7000 feet
11-21 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........56-66% near 7000 feet
62-77% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......9% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................70 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......500 until 1700, then less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....7-17 F near 7000 feet
3 below-7 above F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......9 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........66-81% near 7000 feet
80-95% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......19% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....24-34 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........43-53% near 7000 feet
37-47% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......18% 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.....West 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 10000 feet.
Lows 16-26. Highs 27-37. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 7000 feet
and scattered snow showers near 10000 feet. Lows 17-27. Highs
31-41. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 10000 feet.
Lows 18-28. Highs 31-41. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 19-29. Highs 33-43.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18-28. Highs 35-45.
$$
UTZ486-032300-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
224 AM MST Wed Dec 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Scattered snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....28-38 F near 5000 feet
14-24 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........48-58% near 5000 feet
59-74% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900, then 550 until 1000,
then 750 until 1700, then less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....9-19 F.
24 hr trend......10 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........66-81% near 5000 feet
72-87% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......29% 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.....North 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....27-37 F near 5000 feet
18-28 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........47-57% near 5000 feet
54-64% near 8000 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.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet. Lows 16-26. Highs 28-38. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and scattered snow showers near 8000 feet. Lows
18-28. Highs 33-43. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18-28. Highs 33-43. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 19-29. Highs 34-44.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 19-29. Highs 34-44.
$$
UTZ487-032300-
Book Cliffs-
224 AM MST Wed Dec 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Patchy blowing snow. Numerous
snow showers until 1200, scattered snow showers
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....24-34 F near 5000 feet
21-31 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........50-60% near 5000 feet
66-81% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......7% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900, then 750 until 1700,
then less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....13-23 F.
24 hr trend......9 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........66-81% near 5000 feet
78-93% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......24% 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 to 10 mph until 2400, then south.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....29-39 F near 5000 feet
25-35 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........35-45%.
24 hr trend......12% 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.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 33-43. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 17-27. Highs 38-48. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 20-30. Highs 38-48. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 21-31. Highs 40-50.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 19-29. Highs 39-49.
$$
UTZ490-032300-
Colorado River Basin-
224 AM MST Wed Dec 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Near 5000 feet, scattered snow
showers until 1200, scattered showers after 1200.
near 7000 feet, scattered snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....33-43 F near 5000 feet
23-33 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........53-63% near 5000 feet
56-71% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................30 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 700 until 1700,
then less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....14-24 F.
24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........69-84% near 5000 feet
63-78% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......16% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....32-42 F near 5000 feet
21-31 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........42-52%.
24 hr trend......12% 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 until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18-28. Highs 33-43. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 19-29. Highs 39-49. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 22-32. Highs 40-50. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 22-32. Highs 40-50.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 21-31. Highs 39-49.
$$
UTZ491-032300-
Southeast Utah-
224 AM MST Wed Dec 3 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered snow showers until 1200, then
scattered showers. Near 8000 feet, scattered
snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....32-42 F near 5000 feet
19-29 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........65-80% near 5000 feet
71-86% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......35% 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.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......500 until 1700, then less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....18-28 F near 5000 feet
11-21 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........80-95% near 5000 feet
86-100% 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.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until
1200, then mostly sunny (10-20%). Near 8000
feet, mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....33-43 F near 5000 feet
23-33 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........44-54%.
24 hr trend......25% 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.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 18-28. Highs 36-46. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 19-29. Highs 40-50. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 22-32. Highs 43-53. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 23-33. Highs 43-53.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 22-32. Highs 42-52.
$$