Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
971
FNUS55 KGJT 060754
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
154 AM MDT Mon Oct 6 2025
.DISCUSSION...An isolated shower or two is possible for the
northern Divide today, otherwise mostly sunny and dry conditions
dominate. Temperatures will gradually warm to 5-10 degrees above
normal by the end of the week. Moisture slowly returns Thursday
onward, with mountain showers increasing each afternoon. The next
chance for widespread precipitation looks to arrive for the
weekend. No critical fire weather conditions are expected at this
time.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-070000-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
154 AM MDT Mon Oct 6 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....49-59 F near 6000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........31-41% near 6000 feet
38-48% 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....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
Max humidity........68-83% near 6000 feet
59-74% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F near 6000 feet
47-57 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........15-25% near 6000 feet
21-31% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 67-77. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 69-79. Winds less than
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 41-51. Highs
65-75. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 44-54. Highs 61-71.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 36-46. Highs 53-63.
$$
COZ201-070000-
Routt Forecast Area-
154 AM MDT Mon Oct 6 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....46-56 F.
Min humidity........37-47%.
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....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....26-36 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....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F.
Min humidity........21-31%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 7000 ft AGL until
1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 59-69. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 60-70. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 59-69. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 41-51. Highs 53-63.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 34-44. Highs 47-57.
$$
COZ202-070000-
White River Forecast Area-
154 AM MDT Mon Oct 6 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....51-61 F near 6000 feet
45-55 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........29-39% near 6000 feet
36-46% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....27-37 F.
Max humidity........69-84% near 6000 feet
61-76% 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....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....59-69 F near 6000 feet
52-62 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........17-27%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1300, then 6000 ft AGL until
1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 67-77. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 70-80. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 42-52. Highs
65-75. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 45-55. Highs 62-72.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 38-48. Highs 54-64.
$$
COZ203-070000-
Lower Colorado River-
154 AM MDT Mon Oct 6 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....61-71 F near 6000 feet
52-62 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........19-29%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....36-46 F near 6000 feet
30-40 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........54-64%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....65-75 F near 6000 feet
56-66 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........14-24%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1200, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 70-80. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 45-55. Highs
71-81. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 48-58. Highs 66-76. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 49-59. Highs 63-73.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 43-53. Highs 59-69.
$$
COZ205-070000-
Colorado River Headwaters-
154 AM MDT Mon Oct 6 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F.
Min humidity........23-33%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
Max humidity........67-82%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F.
Min humidity........16-26%.
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 1100, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 61-71. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 62-72. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 39-49. Highs
61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 41-51. Highs 56-66.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 36-46. Highs 52-62.
$$
COZ290-070000-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
154 AM MDT Mon Oct 6 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 6000 feet
57-67 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........13-23%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 10500 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....31-41 F.
Max humidity........46-56%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet
59-69 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........12-17%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 43-53. Highs 72-82. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 47-57. Highs 72-82. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 49-59. Highs 67-77. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 50-60. Highs 64-74.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 45-55. Highs 60-70.
$$
COZ291-070000-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
154 AM MDT Mon Oct 6 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F.
Min humidity........16-26%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....32-42 F.
Max humidity........49-59%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F.
Min humidity........13-23%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then very good until 1500,
then good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 63-73. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 40-50. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 42-52. Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 43-53. Highs 57-67.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 52-62.
$$
COZ292-070000-
North Fork Forecast Area-
154 AM MDT Mon Oct 6 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 6000 feet
54-64 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........15-25%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Very good after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F.
Max humidity........53-63%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet
57-67 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........13-23%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
40-50. Highs 73-83. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 44-54. Highs 73-83. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 47-57. Highs 69-79. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 49-59. Highs 65-75.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 44-54. Highs 61-71.
$$
COZ293-070000-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
154 AM MDT Mon Oct 6 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F.
Min humidity........18-28%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 2400, then clear
(0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F.
Max humidity........59-74%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....62-72 F.
Min humidity........14-24%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph becoming southwest 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 9000 ft AGL until
1700, then 4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 63-73. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 63-73. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 38-48. Highs
61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 40-50. Highs 57-67.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 37-47. Highs 53-63.
$$
COZ207-070000-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
154 AM MDT Mon Oct 6 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....66-76 F.
Min humidity........12-22%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....37-47 F.
Max humidity........48-58%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....69-79 F.
Min humidity........11-21%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 42-52. Highs 73-83. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 46-56. Highs 73-83. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 47-57. Highs 70-80. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 47-57. Highs 67-77.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 43-53. Highs 61-71.
$$
COZ294-070000-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
154 AM MDT Mon Oct 6 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F.
Min humidity........16-26%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....31-41 F.
Max humidity........49-59%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F.
Min humidity........14-24%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 40-50. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 41-51. Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 42-52. Highs 56-66.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 37-47. Highs 51-61.
$$
COZ295-070000-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
154 AM MDT Mon Oct 6 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F.
Min humidity........16-26%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10
to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%). Isolated showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F.
Max humidity........55-70%.
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....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Isolated showers after
1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....61-71 F.
Min humidity........20-30%.
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....Southwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 36-46. Highs 59-69. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 38-48. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
40-50. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 41-51. Highs 57-67.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 53-63.
$$
UTZ485-070000-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
154 AM MDT Mon Oct 6 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F near 7000 feet
37-47 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........40-50% near 7000 feet
51-61% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....28-38 F near 7000 feet
17-27 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........64-79% near 7000 feet
80-95% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......40% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F near 7000 feet
44-54 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......8 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........26-36% near 7000 feet
33-43% near 10000 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.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then south.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 59-69. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 62-72. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers . Lows 42-52. Highs
58-68. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 43-53. Highs 53-63.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 32-42. Highs 47-57.
$$
UTZ486-070000-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
154 AM MDT Mon Oct 6 2025
.TODAY...
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
38-48 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........29-39% near 5000 feet
40-50% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........57-67% near 5000 feet
60-75% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......16% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 5000 feet
47-57 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........20-30%.
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.......5500 ft AGL until 1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 63-73. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 66-76. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 46-56. Highs
61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 47-57. Highs 58-68.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 52-62.
$$
UTZ487-070000-
Book Cliffs-
154 AM MDT Mon Oct 6 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 5000 feet
49-59 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........27-37%.
24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......600.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........61-76%.
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.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....60-70 F near 5000 feet
55-65 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........18-28%.
24 hr trend......9% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 67-77. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 69-79. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers . Lows 46-56. Highs
64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 47-57. Highs 62-72.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 39-49. Highs 56-66.
$$
UTZ490-070000-
Colorado River Basin-
154 AM MDT Mon Oct 6 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....65-75 F near 5000 feet
55-65 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........17-27%.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1400, then 750.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....39-49 F.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........46-56%.
24 hr trend......5% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....70-80 F near 5000 feet
58-68 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........14-24%.
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.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then south.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 73-83. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 48-58. Highs 74-84. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 52-62. Highs 68-78. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 52-62. Highs 66-76.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 46-56. Highs 62-72.
$$
UTZ491-070000-
Southeast Utah-
154 AM MDT Mon Oct 6 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 5000 feet
53-63 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........14-24% near 5000 feet
22-32% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1200, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1400, then 650.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....40-50 F near 5000 feet
32-42 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........43-53%.
24 hr trend......8% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....70-80 F near 5000 feet
57-67 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........12-22%.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1300, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then southeast.
Clearing Index......500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 75-85. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 50-60. Highs 74-84. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 52-62. Highs 70-80. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 51-61. Highs 68-78.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 46-56. Highs 64-74.
$$