Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
931
FNUS55 KGJT 180928
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
228 AM MST Tue Nov 18 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...
COZ200-182300-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near
8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200,
then partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F near 6000 feet
32-42 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........46-56% near 6000 feet
62-77% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet,
isolated showers until 2400. Near 8000 feet,
isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....28-38 F.
Max humidity........87-100%.
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....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Near
8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200,
then partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 6000 feet
34-44 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........45-55% near 6000 feet
61-76% 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 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1600, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 25-35. Highs 46-56. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 28-38. Highs
42-52. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 23-33. Highs 43-53. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 21-31. Highs 43-53.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 21-31. Highs 42-52.
$$
COZ201-182300-
Routt Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....36-46 F.
Min humidity........52-62%.
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.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....23-33 F.
Max humidity........82-97%.
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.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....37-47 F.
Min humidity........52-62%.
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 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 5000 ft AGL until
1600, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 22-32. Highs
40-50. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 24-34. Highs
33-43. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 20-30. Highs
35-45. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 19-29. Highs 38-48.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 19-29. Highs 34-44.
$$
COZ202-182300-
White River Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........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........45-55% 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.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....26-36 F.
Max humidity........90-100% 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.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 8000 feet,
isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....45-55 F near 6000 feet
37-47 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........46-56% 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....Southwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 5500 ft AGL until
1600, then 3000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1000 ft
AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 24-34. Highs
44-54. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 27-37. Highs
42-52. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 23-33. Highs 43-53. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 20-30. Highs 43-53.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 21-31. Highs 43-53.
$$
COZ203-182300-
Lower Colorado River-
228 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers after
1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 6000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........46-56%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F.
Max humidity........78-93%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....46-56 F near 6000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........43-53%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1600. 1500 ft AGL after 1700.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 30-40. Highs
45-55. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 31-41. Highs
41-51. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 27-37. Highs 44-54. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 46-56.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 25-35. Highs 43-53.
$$
COZ205-182300-
Colorado River Headwaters-
228 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers after
1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F.
Min humidity........42-52%.
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 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....24-34 F.
Max humidity........78-93%.
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.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F.
Min humidity........41-51%.
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 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 5500 ft AGL until
1600, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 22-32. Highs
40-50. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers. Lows 24-34. Highs
35-45. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 20-30. Highs
38-48. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 18-28. Highs 40-50.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 19-29. Highs 36-46.
$$
COZ290-182300-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%), scattered
showers after 1200. Near 8000 feet, partly
cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly cloudy
(60-70%), isolated showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....45-55 F near 6000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
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.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
2400, then partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....27-37 F near 6000 feet
25-35 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........77-92% near 6000 feet
85-100% 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....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F near 6000 feet
40-50 F near 8000 feet.
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....South 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 6000 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...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows
31-41. Highs 44-54. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers near 6000 feet and
numerous showers near 8000 feet. Lows 30-40. Highs 42-52. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 26-36. Highs 46-56. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 48-58.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 25-35. Highs 46-56.
$$
COZ291-182300-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers after
1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....36-46 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 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1600, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....23-33 F.
Max humidity........81-96%.
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 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....39-49 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.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 6000 ft AGL until
1600, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1200, then
good until 1500, then poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 24-34. Highs 37-47. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers. Lows 22-32. Highs
34-44. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 38-48. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 17-27. Highs 41-51.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18-28. Highs 38-48.
$$
COZ292-182300-
North Fork Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers after
1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F near 6000 feet
38-48 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........39-49% 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 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.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....25-35 F.
Max humidity........76-91%.
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.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 8000 feet,
isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....49-59 F near 6000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........37-47%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 5000 ft AGL until
1600, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows
30-40. Highs 45-55. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers near 6000 feet and
numerous showers near 8000 feet. Lows 31-41. Highs 42-52. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 25-35. Highs 45-55. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 47-57.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 24-34. Highs 45-55.
$$
COZ293-182300-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
.TODAY...
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........40-50%.
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.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....23-33 F.
Max humidity........79-94%.
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 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 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 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 5500 ft AGL until
1600, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 21-31. Highs
40-50. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers. Lows 23-33. Highs
36-46. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 17-27. Highs 39-49. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 16-26. Highs 41-51.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 38-48.
$$
COZ207-182300-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers after
1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....49-59 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.......5000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers until
2400, isolated showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F.
Max humidity........86-100%.
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....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers after
1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F.
Min humidity........38-48%.
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....South 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 3000 ft AGL until
1000, then 6500 ft AGL until 1600, then 3500 ft
AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1200, then
good until 1500, then poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 30-40. Highs 44-54. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 27-37. Highs
44-54. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 23-33. Highs 48-58. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 23-33. Highs 48-58.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 22-32. Highs 47-57.
$$
COZ294-182300-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers after
1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....35-45 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....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 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers until
2400, isolated showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....27-37 F.
Max humidity........85-100%.
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....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....39-49 F.
Min humidity........47-57%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 5500 ft AGL until
1600, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1200, then
good until 1500, then poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows
25-35. Highs 35-45. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 23-33.
Highs 34-44. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18-28. Highs 39-49. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 19-29. Highs
40-50.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 20-30. Highs
39-49.
$$
COZ295-182300-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F.
Min humidity........47-57%.
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 increasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....26-36 F.
Max humidity........87-100%.
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....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers until
1200, scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 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.......5000 ft AGL until 1600, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows
24-34. Highs 37-47. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers. Lows 22-32. Highs
36-46. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 16-26. Highs 42-52. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 18-28. Highs
43-53.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 19-29. Highs
40-50.
$$
UTZ485-182300-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
228 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 7000 feet,
isolated showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....38-48 F near 7000 feet
29-39 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........55-65% near 7000 feet
62-77% near 10000 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.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 10000 feet,
scattered snow showers until 2400. Near 7000
feet, isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....26-36 F near 7000 feet
17-27 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........86-100%.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%), isolated
showers. Near 10000 feet, mostly cloudy
(60-70%), isolated snow showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F near 7000 feet
29-39 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........53-63% near 7000 feet
59-74% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......8% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 7000 feet and
isolated snow showers near 10000 feet. Lows 24-34. Highs 39-49.
Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers near 7000 feet and
scattered snow showers near 10000 feet. Lows 27-37. Highs 37-47.
Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 23-33. Highs 38-48. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 22-32. Highs 39-49.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 23-33. Highs 38-48.
$$
UTZ486-182300-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
228 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F near 5000 feet
28-38 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........55-65% near 5000 feet
65-80% near 8000 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.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....29-39 F near 5000 feet
22-32 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........83-98%.
24 hr trend......12% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 5000 feet
30-40 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........57-67% near 5000 feet
64-79% 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.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......600 until 1600, then less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 28-38. Highs
43-53. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers . Lows 31-41. Highs
41-51. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 41-51. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 24-34. Highs 41-51.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 24-34. Highs 40-50.
$$
UTZ487-182300-
Book Cliffs-
228 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers after
1200. Isolated showers until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F near 5000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........48-58% near 5000 feet
64-79% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2% wetter.
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.....South 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers after
2400. Scattered showers until 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F near 5000 feet
24-34 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........83-98% near 5000 feet
89-100% 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.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 5000 feet
38-48 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........50-60% near 5000 feet
59-74% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......17% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1600, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 600 until 1500,
then less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 28-38. Highs 42-52. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 30-40. Highs 43-53. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 44-54. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 44-54.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 24-34. Highs 43-53.
$$
UTZ490-182300-
Colorado River Basin-
228 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered showers. Near 7000 feet, isolated
showers until 1200, scattered showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F near 5000 feet
39-49 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........53-63% near 5000 feet
58-73% 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.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers until
2400. Near 7000 feet, isolated showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....31-41 F.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........87-100% near 5000 feet
80-95% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 5000 feet
41-51 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........50-60% near 5000 feet
57-67% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......3% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 34-44. Highs
45-55. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers . Lows 33-43. Highs
45-55. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 30-40. Highs 46-56. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 28-38. Highs 46-56.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 27-37. Highs 45-55.
$$
UTZ491-182300-
Southeast Utah-
228 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 5000 feet
35-45 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........53-63% near 5000 feet
66-81% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 5000 feet,
isolated showers. Near 8000 feet, scattered
showers until 2400, isolated showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....31-41 F.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........87-100%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%),
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
after 1200. Near 8000 feet, partly cloudy
(50-60%) until 1200, then mostly cloudy
(60-70%), scattered showers after 1200.
Isolated showers until 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 5000 feet
37-47 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........47-57% near 5000 feet
57-72% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 5000 ft AGL until
1600, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 500 until 1600,
then less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 34-44. Highs 44-54. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers . Lows 30-40. Highs
45-55. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 28-38. Highs 47-57. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 27-37. Highs 46-56.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 26-36. Highs 47-57.
$$