Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
564
FNUS55 KGJT 091055
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
455 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.DISCUSSION...Tropical moisture moves into the region today and
tonight bringing widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms
with likely wetting rain through Saturday night. Expect a medium
to high chance of flash flooding over recent fire scars and areas
prone to flooding. A cooler, wetter pattern continues Sunday
through mid next week. Concerns for fire weather conditions
remains very low through the period.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-100300-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
455 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%), isolated
showers after 1200. Near 8000 feet, mostly
sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly cloudy
(30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet
57-67 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........25-35% near 6000 feet
32-42% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers until 2400.
Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....46-56 F near 6000 feet
40-50 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........86-100% near 6000 feet
79-94% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Near 6000 feet, numerous
showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
near 8000 feet, numerous showers until 1200,
then scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 6000 feet
49-59 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........58-73% 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.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 47-57. Highs 60-70. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 37-47. Highs 49-59. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 57-67. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 57-67.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 33-43. Highs
55-65.
$$
COZ201-100300-
Routt Forecast Area-
455 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F.
Min humidity........30-40%.
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 20 to 30 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400, scattered showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
Max humidity........74-89%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....49-59 F.
Min humidity........56-71%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 41-51. Highs 51-61. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 32-42. Highs 42-52. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 27-37. Highs
52-62. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 50-60.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 31-41. Highs 49-59.
$$
COZ202-100300-
White River Forecast Area-
455 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%). Near
8000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200,
then partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers
and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 6000 feet
58-68 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........27-37% near 6000 feet
36-46% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
2400, then mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 8000
feet, mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers
until 2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered
showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....44-54 F.
Max humidity........89-100% near 6000 feet
80-95% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Near 6000 feet, showers until
1200, then numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet, showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 6000 feet
48-58 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........59-74% near 6000 feet
65-80% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet and
showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 47-57.
Highs 60-70. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms near
6000 feet and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 38-48. Highs 51-61. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
35 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 30-40. Highs
57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 37-47. Highs 57-67.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 34-44. Highs 56-66.
$$
COZ203-100300-
Lower Colorado River-
455 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....68-78 F near 6000 feet
60-70 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........29-39%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers until
2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered showers
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....48-58 F.
Max humidity........75-90%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 6000 feet
50-60 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........57-67%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................90 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 49-59. Highs
60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows 44-54. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 38-48. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 43-53. Highs 61-71.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 40-50. Highs
59-69.
$$
COZ205-100300-
Colorado River Headwaters-
455 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....64-74 F.
Min humidity........27-37%.
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 20 to 25 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
fair.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers until
2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered showers
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....41-51 F.
Max humidity........74-89%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90%). Numerous showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F.
Min humidity........55-65%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 42-52. Highs
53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 37-47. Highs 48-58. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 29-39. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 34-44. Highs 54-64.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 31-41. Highs 53-63.
$$
COZ290-100300-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
455 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet, isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Scattered showers.
Scattered thunderstorms after 1200. Near 8000
feet, isolated showers and thunderstorms until
1200, then scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Max temperature.....66-76 F near 6000 feet
59-69 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........33-43% near 6000 feet
41-51% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous showers
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....45-55 F near 6000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........81-96% near 6000 feet
88-100% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Isolated thunderstorms until
1200. Showers. Scattered thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 6000 feet
51-61 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........57-72% 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.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms near 6000 feet
and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows
50-60. Highs 60-70. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms near
6000 feet and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 46-56. Highs 59-69. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to 30 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 40-50. Highs 62-72. South
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 45-55. Highs 61-71.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 41-51. Highs
60-70.
$$
COZ291-100300-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
455 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 1200, then scattered
showers and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F.
Min humidity........38-48%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous showers
after 2400. Patchy fog after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....42-52 F.
Max humidity........84-99%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Isolated thunderstorms until 1200. Showers.
Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....49-59 F.
Min humidity........59-74%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 42-52.
Highs 53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows 39-49. Highs 51-61. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 32-42. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 38-48. Highs 54-64.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 34-44. Highs
54-64.
$$
COZ292-100300-
North Fork Forecast Area-
455 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet, isolated
showers until 1200. Isolated thunderstorms.
Scattered showers after 1200. Near 8000 feet,
isolated showers and thunderstorms until
1200, scattered showers and thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....71-81 F near 6000 feet
60-70 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........27-37% near 6000 feet
33-43% 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....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers until
2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered showers
after 2400. Near 8000 feet, patchy fog after
2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....43-53 F near 6000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........78-93% near 6000 feet
84-99% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 15 to 20 mph increasing to south 20
to 25 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Showers until 1200. Near 6000
feet, numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200. Near 8000 feet,
patchy fog until 1200, isolated thunderstorms.
Numerous showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....59-69 F near 6000 feet
50-60 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........57-67% near 6000 feet
62-77% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet and
patchy fog near 8000 feet and showers and isolated thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 49-59. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms near
6000 feet and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 45-55. Highs 59-69. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 37-47. Highs 64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 42-52. Highs 63-73.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 39-49. Highs
61-71.
$$
COZ293-100300-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
455 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....63-73 F.
Min humidity........28-38%.
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 becoming south 10 to 15
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers until
2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered showers
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....41-51 F.
Max humidity........82-97%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 15 to 20 mph increasing to south 20
to 25 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Numerous showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 F.
Min humidity........57-67%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Patchy fog. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 42-52. Highs 53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 51-61. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 29-39. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 35-45. Highs 56-66.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 31-41. Highs
54-64.
$$
COZ207-100300-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
455 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Isolated thunderstorms until
1200. Scattered showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Max temperature.....66-76 F.
Min humidity........34-44%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms until 2400, then numerous showers
and isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....49-59 F.
Max humidity........89-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200, then numerous showers
and scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....62-72 F.
Min humidity........54-64%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 49-59.
Highs 61-71. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows 44-54. Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 39-49. Highs 62-72. South winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 43-53. Highs 62-72.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 39-49. Highs
62-72.
$$
COZ294-100300-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
455 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 1200, then scattered
showers and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F.
Min humidity........43-53%.
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....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms until 2400, then numerous showers
and isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....43-53 F.
Max humidity........89-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Isolated thunderstorms until
1200. Showers. Scattered thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F.
Min humidity........65-80%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 41-51.
Highs 51-61. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 50-60. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 52-62. South winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 40 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 52-62.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 34-44. Highs
52-62.
$$
COZ295-100300-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
455 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms until
1200, scattered showers and thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Max temperature.....61-71 F.
Min humidity........42-52%.
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....South 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms until 2400, then numerous showers
and isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....43-53 F.
Max humidity........89-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Areas of fog until
1200. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200, then scattered
showers and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F.
Min humidity........57-67%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 42-52.
Highs 52-62. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows 39-49. Highs 54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 38-48. Highs 53-63.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 34-44. Highs
54-64.
$$
UTZ485-100300-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
455 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....62-72 F near 7000 feet
52-62 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........26-36%.
24 hr trend......12% 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 until 1100, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 1050 until 1700,
then 800.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%) until
2400, then mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 10000
feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered
showers after 2400. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....42-52 F near 7000 feet
35-45 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........84-99% near 7000 feet
91-100% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......60% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................40 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90%). Near 7000 feet, patchy
fog until 1200, numerous showers until 1200,
then scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Near 10000 feet, numerous
showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 7000 feet
47-57 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........57-72% near 7000 feet
74-89% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......35% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................50 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 44-54. Highs 55-65. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 33-43. Highs 43-53. West
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 28-38. Highs 49-59. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 35-45. Highs 49-59.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers . Lows 32-42. Highs
48-58.
$$
UTZ486-100300-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
455 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Near 5000 feet, isolated
showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....65-75 F near 5000 feet
54-64 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........27-37%.
24 hr trend......13% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1200, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10
to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 700 until 1200,
then 1050 until 1700, then 700.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers until 2400.
Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....45-55 F near 5000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........82-97%.
24 hr trend......48% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................40 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Numerous showers. Isolated thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 5000 feet
46-56 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......9 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........60-75% near 5000 feet
69-84% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......36% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Clearing Index......600.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog near 6000 feet and numerous
showers and isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous
showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 49-59.
Highs 57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms near
6000 feet and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet
. Lows 39-49. Highs 48-58. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 32-42. Highs 52-62. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 39-49. Highs 54-64.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers . Lows 37-47. Highs
52-62.
$$
UTZ487-100300-
Book Cliffs-
455 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%), isolated
showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
near 8000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%),
isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....66-76 F near 5000 feet
59-69 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........30-40% near 5000 feet
41-51% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......24% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 500 until 1100,
then 800 until 1200, then 1000 until 1700, then
600.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
near 8000 feet, scattered thunderstorms until
2400. Scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....47-57 F near 5000 feet
41-51 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........84-99% near 5000 feet
90-100% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......41% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................70 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 5000 feet
49-59 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......10 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........59-74% near 5000 feet
77-92% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......32% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................90 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......650.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet and
showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 48-58.
Highs 61-71. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 6000 feet
and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows
39-49. Highs 53-63. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
35 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers . Lows 33-43.
Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 39-49. Highs 56-66.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 36-46. Highs 56-66.
$$
UTZ490-100300-
Colorado River Basin-
455 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 5000 feet,
isolated thunderstorms until 1200. Scattered
showers. Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
near 7000 feet, isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....30 percent.
Max temperature.....72-82 F near 5000 feet
62-72 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........32-42%.
24 hr trend......22% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......550.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms until 2400, then numerous showers
and isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....52-62 F.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........78-93%.
24 hr trend......27% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................70 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....62-72 F near 5000 feet
52-62 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......11 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........57-72% near 5000 feet
69-84% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......28% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................80 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 53-63. Highs
64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 47-57. Highs 58-68. West
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
. Lows 41-51. Highs 63-73. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
7000 feet. Lows 46-56. Highs 63-73.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers . Lows 43-53. Highs
61-71.
$$
UTZ491-100300-
Southeast Utah-
455 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Isolated thunderstorms until
1200. Scattered showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Max temperature.....69-79 F near 5000 feet
57-67 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........39-49% near 5000 feet
48-58% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......28% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................50 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......600 until 1400, then 1000 until 1600, then 750
until 1700, then 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered showers and thunderstorms until 2400,
then numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet, scattered
thunderstorms until 2400. Numerous showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....52-62 F near 5000 feet
43-53 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........85-100%.
24 hr trend......21% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................80 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Near 5000 feet, showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms.
near 8000 feet, showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....62-72 F near 5000 feet
48-58 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........59-74% near 5000 feet
72-87% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......24% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms near 5000 feet
and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows
52-62. Highs 64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 47-57. Highs 61-71. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 43-53. Highs 64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 46-56. Highs 64-74.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 5000 feet and
scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 43-53. Highs 63-73.
$$