Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
960
FNUS55 KGJT 280929
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
228 AM MST Fri Nov 28 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...
COZ200-282300-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 28 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%), isolated
showers after 1200. Near 8000 feet, 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........32-42% near 6000 feet
43-53% 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....West 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 8000 feet, patchy
blowing snow.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....17-27 F near 6000 feet
10-20 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........67-82%.
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....West 25 to 35 mph increasing to northwest 30 to
40 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....31-41 F near 6000 feet
21-31 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........28-38% near 6000 feet
34-44% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 40 to 50 mph decreasing to 30 to 40
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 8000 feet.
Lows 17-27. Highs 32-42. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 31-41. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 14-24. Highs 31-41. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 17-27.
Highs 31-41.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 29-39.
$$
COZ201-282300-
Routt Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 28 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Scattered snow showers and
isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....37-47 F.
Min humidity........39-49%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 5500 ft AGL until
1600, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
fair.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Patchy blowing snow.
Isolated thunderstorms until 2400. Numerous
snow showers.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....9-19 F.
Max humidity........81-96%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Scattered snow showers
until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....23-33 F.
Min humidity........36-46%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous snow showers. Lows 9 above-19.
Highs 25-35. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 4 above-14. Highs 20-30. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows
7 above-17. Highs 24-34. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 13-23.
Highs 23-33.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated snow showers. Lows
6 above-16. Highs 22-32.
$$
COZ202-282300-
White River Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 28 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 thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 6000 feet
34-44 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........32-42% near 6000 feet
44-54% 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 30 to 40 mph increasing to 35 to 45 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1600, 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 (50-60%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers until 2400. Near 8000 feet,
numerous snow showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....15-25 F.
Max humidity........75-90%.
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....Northwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....32-42 F near 6000 feet
24-34 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........27-37% near 6000 feet
34-44% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 30 to 40
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 17-27. Highs 34-44. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 9 above-19. Highs 31-41. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy near 6000 feet and partly cloudy near
8000 feet. Lows 14-24. Highs 32-42. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 6000 feet
and scattered snow showers near 8000 feet. Lows 15-25. Highs
31-41.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 30-40.
$$
COZ203-282300-
Lower Colorado River-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 28 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 6000 feet
37-47 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........36-46%.
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 25 to 35 mph increasing to 35 to 45 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....21-31 F near 6000 feet
15-25 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........65-80%.
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....Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....37-47 F near 6000 feet
29-39 F near 8000 feet.
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....Northwest 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 21-31. Highs 36-46. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15-25. Highs 33-43. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 33-43. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 19-29.
Highs 34-44.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 33-43.
$$
COZ205-282300-
Colorado River Headwaters-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 28 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Isolated thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F.
Min humidity........33-43%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph increasing to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph increasing to 35 to 45 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1700, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Numerous snow showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....13-23 F.
Max humidity........73-88%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....28-38 F.
Min humidity........23-33%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous snow showers. Lows 12-22. Highs
28-38. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 9 above-19. Highs 23-33. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 7 above-17. Highs 27-37. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 13-23.
Highs 27-37.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated snow showers. Lows
8 above-18. Highs 25-35.
$$
COZ290-282300-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 28 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%). Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200,
then mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F near 6000 feet
40-50 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........32-42% 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....West 20 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....19-29 F near 6000 feet
17-27 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........66-81% near 6000 feet
75-90% 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....Northwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....39-49 F near 6000 feet
32-42 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........24-34%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 22-32. Highs 39-49. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 17-27. Highs 35-45. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 17-27. Highs 37-47. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 6000 feet
and scattered snow showers near 8000 feet. Lows 20-30. Highs
36-46.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated snow showers near 8000 feet.
Lows 19-29. Highs 36-46.
$$
COZ291-282300-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 28 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....39-49 F.
Min humidity........35-45%.
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....West 20 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....14-24 F.
Max humidity........77-92%.
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 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....31-41 F.
Min humidity........26-36%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 15-25. Highs 32-42. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 11-21. Highs 26-36. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 32-42. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 14-24.
Highs 28-38.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated snow showers. Lows 11-21.
Highs 29-39.
$$
COZ292-282300-
North Fork Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 28 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 6000 feet,
isolated showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F near 6000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........31-41%.
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 increasing to 30 to 40 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1200, then 4500 ft AGL until
1600, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 6000 feet,
isolated showers and thunderstorms until 2400.
near 8000 feet, isolated thunderstorms until
2400.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....17-27 F near 6000 feet
15-25 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........71-86% near 6000 feet
77-92% near 8000 feet.
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 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....39-49 F near 6000 feet
26-36 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........26-36% near 6000 feet
32-42% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1600, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 20-30. Highs 39-49. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 17-27. Highs 33-43. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 14-24. Highs 36-46. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 6000 feet
and scattered snow showers near 8000 feet. Lows 19-29. Highs
35-45.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 17-27. Highs 34-44.
$$
COZ293-282300-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 28 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated thunderstorms
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F.
Min humidity........33-43%.
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 25 to 35 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1200, then 5500 ft AGL until
1600, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then west 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
fair.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered snow showers
until 2400. Isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....15-25 F.
Max humidity........76-91%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
Localized gusts up to 40 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....34-44 F.
Min humidity........25-35%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 30 to 40
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1600, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 11-21. Highs 30-40. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 25-35. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 4 above-14. Highs 29-39. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 11-21.
Highs 28-38.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 9 above-19. Highs 28-38.
$$
COZ207-282300-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 28 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F.
Min humidity........34-44%.
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 increasing to 30 to 40 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....22-32 F.
Max humidity........77-92%.
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....Northwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 2400, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F.
Min humidity........23-33%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1600, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 20-30. Highs 42-52. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 16-26. Highs 38-48. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15-25. Highs 39-49. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated snow showers. Lows 19-29.
Highs 39-49.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18-28. Highs 38-48.
$$
COZ294-282300-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 28 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....39-49 F.
Min humidity........39-49%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph increasing to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....17-27 F.
Max humidity........73-88%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph increasing to northwest 40 to
50 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....37-47 F.
Min humidity........24-34%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 17-27. Highs 32-42. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 12-22. Highs 28-38. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 31-41. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 15-25.
Highs 30-40.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 14-24.
Highs 30-40.
$$
COZ295-282300-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 28 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 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....West 20 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....17-27 F.
Max humidity........77-92%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 40 to 50 mph becoming northwest and
increasing to 45 to 55 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....37-47 F.
Min humidity........25-35%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 14-24. Highs 32-42. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous snow showers. Lows 12-22. Highs
31-41. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 9 above-19. Highs 33-43. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 13-23.
Highs 31-41.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 14-24.
Highs 31-41.
$$
UTZ485-282300-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 28 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 F near 7000 feet
31-41 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......9 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........33-43%.
24 hr trend......7% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1200, then 5500 ft AGL until
1700, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15
to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 550 until 1200,
then 1050 until 1700, then less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 10000 feet,
patchy blowing snow.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....16-26 F near 7000 feet
6-16 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........58-73% near 7000 feet
65-80% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 40
mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 15 to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......650 until 0500, then less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....29-39 F near 7000 feet
21-31 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........26-36%.
24 hr trend......5% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph in the morning.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 7000 feet
and numerous snow showers near 10000 feet. Lows 17-27. Highs
26-36. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 12-22. Highs 28-38. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 10000 feet
. Lows 16-26. Highs 28-38. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated snow showers near 7000 feet
and scattered snow showers near 10000 feet. Lows 17-27. Highs
26-36.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 11-21. Highs 26-36.
$$
UTZ486-282300-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 28 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F near 5000 feet
32-42 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........37-47% near 5000 feet
43-53% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
mph.
Clearing Index......500 until 1700, then less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 8000 feet, patchy
blowing snow.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....19-29 F near 5000 feet
12-22 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........56-71% near 5000 feet
62-77% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6% 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.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....31-41 F near 5000 feet
20-30 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........31-41%.
24 hr trend......6% 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.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 8000 feet.
Lows 20-30. Highs 31-41. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15-25. Highs 29-39. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet. Lows 18-28. Highs 30-40. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and isolated snow showers near 6000 feet and isolated
snow showers near 8000 feet. Lows 19-29. Highs 30-40.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 14-24. Highs 28-38.
$$
UTZ487-282300-
Book Cliffs-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 28 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....46-56 F near 5000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........26-36% near 5000 feet
41-51% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200, then 700 until 1400,
then 950 until 1600, then 550 until 1700, then
Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....21-31 F.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........61-76%.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....35-45 F near 5000 feet
30-40 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......13 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........24-34% near 5000 feet
32-42% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% 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.....Northeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 21-31. Highs 36-46. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15-25. Highs 33-43. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18-28. Highs 34-44. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated snow showers near 6000 feet
and scattered snow showers near 8000 feet. Lows 18-28. Highs
33-43.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15-25. Highs 32-42.
$$
UTZ490-282300-
Colorado River Basin-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 28 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....49-59 F near 5000 feet
39-49 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........36-46% near 5000 feet
42-52% near 7000 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.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....23-33 F.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........66-81% near 5000 feet
57-67% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F near 5000 feet
32-42 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........28-38%.
24 hr trend......6% 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 1700, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers near 5000 feet. Lows
24-34. Highs 39-49. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 19-29. Highs 36-46. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 20-30. Highs 36-46. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated snow showers near 5000 feet
and scattered snow showers near 7000 feet. Lows 21-31. Highs
37-47.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 19-29. Highs 35-45.
$$
UTZ491-282300-
Southeast Utah-
228 AM MST Fri Nov 28 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%) until
1200, then mostly sunny (20-30%). Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F near 5000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........36-46%.
24 hr trend......10% 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 1700, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....26-36 F.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........70-85% near 5000 feet
60-75% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......20% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 5000 feet
31-41 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........27-37%.
24 hr trend......13% 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 1700, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 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...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy near 5000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet. Lows 23-33. Highs 43-53. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 20-30. Highs 39-49. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 19-29. Highs 39-49. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy near 5000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and scattered snow showers near 8000 feet. Lows
22-32. Highs 39-49.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 21-31. Highs 37-47.
$$