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 170929
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
228 AM MST Mon Nov 17 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...
COZ200-172300-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet, scattered
showers until 1200, isolated showers after 1200.
near 8000 feet, scattered snow showers until
1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 F near 6000 feet
29-39 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........49-59% near 6000 feet
67-82% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30
mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1200, then
good until 1500, then poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....25-35 F.
Max humidity........86-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 F near 6000 feet
31-41 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........46-56% near 6000 feet
64-79% 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 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 28-38. Highs
45-55. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet. Lows
25-35. Highs 43-53. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet. Lows
24-34. Highs 41-51. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 22-32. Highs 41-51.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 21-31. Highs 41-51.
$$
COZ201-172300-
Routt Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Snow showers until
1200, scattered snow showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....31-41 F.
Min humidity........66-81%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
CWR.................90 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....19-29 F.
Max humidity........83-98%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....36-46 F.
Min humidity........49-59%.
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 increasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 23-33. Highs
38-48. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 21-31. Highs
36-46. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 21-31. Highs
32-42. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated snow showers. Lows 18-28.
Highs 33-43.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18-28. Highs 33-43.
$$
COZ202-172300-
White River Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Near 6000 feet, scattered
showers until 1200, isolated showers after 1200.
near 8000 feet, scattered snow showers until
1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F near 6000 feet
29-39 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........45-55% near 6000 feet
68-83% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1200, then
good until 1500, then fair.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....23-33 F.
Max humidity........89-100% near 6000 feet
78-93% 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.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F near 6000 feet
35-45 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........44-54% 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.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 27-37. Highs
45-55. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered snow showers near 8000 feet. Lows 24-34. Highs 42-52.
Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 23-33. Highs
41-51. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet. Lows
21-31. Highs 41-51.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 20-30. Highs 42-52.
$$
COZ203-172300-
Lower Colorado River-
228 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers until
1200, isolated showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 F near 6000 feet
31-41 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........55-65%.
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....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1700, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....28-38 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....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 6000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........44-54%.
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 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 31-41. Highs
46-56. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 29-39. Highs
44-54. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 28-38. Highs
41-51. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 25-35. Highs
43-53.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 23-33. Highs 43-53.
$$
COZ205-172300-
Colorado River Headwaters-
228 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Scattered snow showers until
1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....35-45 F.
Min humidity........56-66%.
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....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....20-30 F.
Max humidity........80-95%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F.
Min humidity........39-49%.
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 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 23-33. Highs
41-51. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 21-31. Highs
38-48. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 22-32. Highs
34-44. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated snow showers. Lows 18-28.
Highs 36-46.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 37-47.
$$
COZ290-172300-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Near 6000 feet, scattered
showers until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 F near 6000 feet
32-42 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.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 6000 feet,
isolated showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....25-35 F near 6000 feet
21-31 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........74-89% near 6000 feet
86-100% 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 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers until
1200, then scattered showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....45-55 F near 6000 feet
38-48 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........46-56% near 6000 feet
52-62% 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....Southwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 32-42. Highs
48-58. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 30-40. Highs 44-54. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers near 6000 feet and
isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows 30-40. Highs 42-52. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet. Lows
25-35. Highs 45-55.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 46-56.
$$
COZ291-172300-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....31-41 F.
Min humidity........56-66%.
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 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....18-28 F.
Max humidity........80-95%.
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.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....35-45 F.
Min humidity........45-55%.
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 25 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1600, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 24-34. Highs
41-51. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 22-32. Highs 35-45. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 21-31. Highs
33-43. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 36-46.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 16-26. Highs 39-49.
$$
COZ292-172300-
North Fork Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%),
scattered showers until 1200. Near 8000 feet,
mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%), scattered snow showers until
1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F near 6000 feet
32-42 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........47-57% near 6000 feet
55-70% 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....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....23-33 F near 6000 feet
20-30 F near 8000 feet.
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....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
1200, then mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F near 6000 feet
37-47 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........38-48% near 6000 feet
45-55% 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....Southwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 29-39. Highs
49-59. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows
28-38. Highs 44-54. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers near 6000 feet and
isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows 29-39. Highs 42-52. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet. Lows
24-34. Highs 44-54.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 22-32. Highs 45-55.
$$
COZ293-172300-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Scattered snow showers
until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....38-48 F.
Min humidity........54-64%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then good until 1500, then
poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....18-28 F.
Max humidity........81-96%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F.
Min humidity........39-49%.
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 increasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 20-30. Highs
42-52. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 20-30. Highs 38-48. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 21-31. Highs
35-45. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 36-46.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 13-23. Highs 38-48.
$$
COZ207-172300-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 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.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....27-37 F.
Max humidity........84-99%.
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.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers until
1200, scattered showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F.
Min humidity........40-50%.
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 25 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1600, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 29-39. Highs
50-60. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 28-38. Highs 44-54. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 26-36. Highs
43-53. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 22-32. Highs 46-56.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 21-31. Highs 47-57.
$$
COZ294-172300-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....31-41 F.
Min humidity........62-77%.
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 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....23-33 F.
Max humidity........86-100%.
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.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers until 1200,
then scattered showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....37-47 F.
Min humidity........53-63%.
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.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1600, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 25-35. Highs
40-50. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 24-34. Highs 35-45. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 22-32.
Highs 34-44. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18-28. Highs 37-47.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 18-28. Highs 40-50.
$$
COZ295-172300-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....36-46 F.
Min humidity........59-74%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 30 to 40 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....21-31 F.
Max humidity........87-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers after
1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 F.
Min humidity........48-58%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 24-34. Highs 41-51. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 24-34. Highs 37-47. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 21-31. Highs 35-45. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 17-27. Highs 39-49.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 16-26. Highs 42-52.
$$
UTZ485-172300-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
228 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Near 7000 feet, scattered
showers until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....39-49 F near 7000 feet
30-40 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......15 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........54-64%.
24 hr trend......25% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the morning.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
2400, then mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 10000
feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....23-33 F near 7000 feet
13-23 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........83-98% near 7000 feet
89-100% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....38-48 F near 7000 feet
28-38 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........56-66% near 7000 feet
61-76% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......8% 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.....South 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers near 7000 feet and
scattered snow showers near 10000 feet. Lows 26-36. Highs 39-49.
Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 23-33. Highs 37-47. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy near 7000 feet and mostly cloudy near
10000 feet and isolated showers near 7000 feet and isolated snow
showers near 10000 feet. Lows 24-34. Highs 36-46. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 21-31. Highs 36-46.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 21-31. Highs 38-48.
$$
UTZ486-172300-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
228 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%),
scattered showers until 1200. Near 8000 feet,
mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%), scattered snow showers until
1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F near 5000 feet
28-38 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........49-59% near 5000 feet
65-80% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......12% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......650 until 1600. Less than 500 after 1700.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....25-35 F near 5000 feet
18-28 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........80-95% near 5000 feet
86-100% near 8000 feet.
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.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 F near 5000 feet
28-38 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........55-65% near 5000 feet
67-82% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers . Lows 31-41. Highs
42-52. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet. Lows
27-37. Highs 41-51. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet. Lows
27-37. Highs 39-49. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 24-34. Highs 38-48.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 23-33. Highs 39-49.
$$
UTZ487-172300-
Book Cliffs-
228 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 5000 feet
34-44 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......10 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........40-50% near 5000 feet
62-77% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 5000 ft AGL until
1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 650 until 1700,
then less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400,
then mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....28-38 F.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........80-95% near 5000 feet
87-100% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet,
isolated showers after 1200. Near 8000 feet,
scattered showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F near 5000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........47-57% near 5000 feet
59-74% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......23% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 30-40. Highs
44-54. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered snow showers near 8000 feet. Lows 27-37. Highs 41-51.
Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and isolated showers . Lows 26-36. Highs 41-51. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 24-34. Highs 42-52.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 23-33. Highs 43-53.
$$
UTZ490-172300-
Colorado River Basin-
228 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers until
1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....49-59 F near 5000 feet
37-47 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........47-57% near 5000 feet
57-72% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......10% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......550 until 1700, then less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........79-94%.
24 hr trend......9% 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.....Southeast 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers until
1200. Scattered showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F near 5000 feet
39-49 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........49-59% near 5000 feet
55-65% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% 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.....East 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 34-44. Highs
47-57. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers near 7000 feet
. Lows 32-42. Highs 45-55. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers near 5000 feet and
scattered showers near 7000 feet. Lows 31-41. Highs 44-54. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 28-38. Highs 45-55.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 45-55.
$$
UTZ491-172300-
Southeast Utah-
228 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F near 5000 feet
33-43 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........47-57% near 5000 feet
66-81% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 600 until 1700,
then less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F near 5000 feet
24-34 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........83-98%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered showers. Near 8000 feet, scattered
showers until 1200, then numerous showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F near 5000 feet
34-44 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........52-62% near 5000 feet
66-81% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................50 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1600, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......600 until 1600, then less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers near 8000 feet
. Lows 33-43. Highs 48-58. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 32-42. Highs 44-54. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers . Lows 29-39. Highs
44-54. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 27-37. Highs 46-56.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 47-57.
$$