Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
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FNUS55 KGJT 040909
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
309 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025
.DISCUSSION...Southwesterly winds remain elevated, with widespread
30-40 mph gusts expected today, with locally higher gusts possible.
However, thanks to increased moisture and widespread preciptation,
critical fire weather conditions are not expected. Temperatures will
be below normal today and tomorrow, warming through the coming week.
In the wake of this storm, drier air and lighter winds return tonight.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-050115-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
309 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F near 6000 feet
46-56 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........30-40% near 6000 feet
42-52% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 40 to 50 mph decreasing to 30 to 40
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then southwest
20 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet,
isolated showers. Near 8000 feet, scattered
showers until 2400, isolated showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F.
Max humidity........79-94% near 6000 feet
73-88% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to
6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Near
8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200,
then partly cloudy (50-60%), isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F near 6000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........28-38% near 6000 feet
41-51% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 32-42. Highs 57-67. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 61-71. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 65-75. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 66-76.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 65-75.
$$
COZ201-050115-
Routt Forecast Area-
309 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....46-56 F.
Min humidity........43-53%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 40 to 50 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900. 7000 ft AGL after 1000.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then southwest
20 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 2400, isolated
showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....28-38 F.
Max humidity........80-95%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening
becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by
sunset. Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers until
1200, scattered showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F.
Min humidity........38-48%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 29-39. Highs
51-61. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 55-65. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 57-67. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 57-67.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 34-44. Highs
57-67.
$$
COZ202-050115-
White River Forecast Area-
309 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Near 6000 feet, scattered
showers and thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet,
numerous showers until 1200. Scattered
thunderstorms. Scattered showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 6000 feet
46-56 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........26-36% near 6000 feet
34-44% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 40 to 50 mph decreasing to 30 to 40
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 9500 ft AGL after 1000.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then southwest
20 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....31-41 F.
Max humidity........78-93% near 6000 feet
70-85% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to
6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then southwest 5
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 6000 feet
47-57 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....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 32-42. Highs 58-68. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 62-72. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 66-76. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 66-76.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 38-48. Highs
66-76.
$$
COZ203-050115-
Lower Colorado River-
309 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F near 6000 feet
50-60 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........23-33%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40
mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 45 to 55 mph decreasing to 35 to 45
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then southwest
20 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....35-45 F near 6000 feet
29-39 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........56-71%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F near 6000 feet
50-60 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........22-32%.
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.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 64-74. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 67-77. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 68-78. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 69-79.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 44-54. Highs
68-78.
$$
COZ205-050115-
Colorado River Headwaters-
309 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F.
Min humidity........37-47%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 40 mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then southwest
20 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....28-38 F.
Max humidity........67-82%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph decreasing to 20
mph after midnight.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F.
Min humidity........24-34%.
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 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 30-40. Highs
56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 59-69. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 34-44. Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 60-70.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 35-45. Highs
60-70.
$$
COZ290-050115-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
309 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%),
scattered showers and thunderstorms until 1200,
then isolated showers and thunderstorms. Near
8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200,
then partly cloudy (30-40%), scattered showers
and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....30 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F near 6000 feet
52-62 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........16-26%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 45
mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 50 to 60 mph decreasing to 30 to 40
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 20 to 25 mph until 1200, then southwest
25 to 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then excellent.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....31-41 F near 6000 feet
30-40 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........54-64%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....61-71 F near 6000 feet
53-63 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........15-25%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 67-77. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 70-80. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
isolated showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 43-53.
Highs 71-81. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
45-55. Highs 71-81.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 45-55. Highs 70-80.
$$
COZ291-050115-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
309 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F.
Min humidity........24-34%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 45 to 55 mph decreasing to 40 to 50
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 20 to 25 mph until 1200, then southwest
30 to 40 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then excellent.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
Max humidity........57-67%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....51-61 F.
Min humidity........17-27%.
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.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 60-70. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 61-71. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 38-48. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 38-48. Highs 61-71.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 38-48. Highs
61-71.
$$
COZ292-050115-
North Fork Forecast Area-
309 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%),
scattered showers and thunderstorms until 1200,
then isolated showers and thunderstorms. Near
8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200,
then partly cloudy (40-50%), scattered showers
and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Max temperature.....61-71 F near 6000 feet
51-61 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........20-30%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph increasing to
southwest 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 40 mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 45 to 55 mph decreasing to 35 to 45
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then southwest
25 to 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then excellent.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%). Near 8000 feet, isolated
showers until 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
Max humidity........56-66% near 6000 feet
59-74% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....61-71 F near 6000 feet
52-62 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........18-28%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 67-77. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 70-80. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 41-51. Highs 71-81. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 71-81.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 44-54. Highs
70-80.
$$
COZ293-050115-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
309 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F.
Min humidity........29-39%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 40 mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then southwest
25 to 35 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 2400, then clear
(0-10%). Isolated showers and thunderstorms
until 2400.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....28-38 F.
Max humidity........62-77%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then southwest 5
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F.
Min humidity........20-30%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 59-69. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 60-70. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 61-71.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 35-45. Highs
61-71.
$$
COZ207-050115-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
309 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....62-72 F.
Min humidity........14-24%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 45
mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 50 to 60 mph decreasing to 35 to 45
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then excellent.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
Max humidity........57-67%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....63-73 F.
Min humidity........14-24%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 68-78. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 71-81. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 42-52. Highs 71-81. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 43-53. Highs
71-81.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 43-53. Highs
71-81.
$$
COZ294-050115-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
309 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms until 1200, then isolated showers
and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....30 percent.
Max temperature.....49-59 F.
Min humidity........23-33%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 50 to 60 mph decreasing to 35 to 45
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then excellent.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
Max humidity........60-75%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F.
Min humidity........19-29%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 58-68. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 33-43.
Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 61-71.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 37-47. Highs
61-71.
$$
COZ295-050115-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
309 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Numerous showers until 1200.
Scattered thunderstorms. Scattered showers
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F.
Min humidity........29-39%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 40 to 50 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then southwest
20 to 30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
Max humidity........61-76%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F.
Min humidity........19-29%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
33-43. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36-46. Highs 58-68. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36-46. Highs 61-71.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
36-46. Highs 62-72.
$$
UTZ485-050115-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
309 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%),
scattered showers after 1200. Near 10000 feet,
mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%), scattered snow showers after
1200. Numerous showers until 1200. Scattered
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F near 7000 feet
40-50 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......22 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........40-50% near 7000 feet
50-60% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......23% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the
southwest in the afternoon. Localized gusts up
to 30 mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900, then 1050.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%),
scattered showers until 2400. Near 10000 feet,
partly cloudy (40-50%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F near 7000 feet
21-31 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......9 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........78-93% near 7000 feet
89-100% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......29% 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.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 7000 feet,
isolated showers. Near 10000 feet, isolated
snow showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 7000 feet
34-44 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........48-58% near 7000 feet
59-74% near 10000 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.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
7000 feet and isolated thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows
30-40. Highs 48-58. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 53-63. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 57-67. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 59-69.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers . Lows 37-47. Highs
59-69.
$$
UTZ486-050115-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
309 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....51-61 F near 5000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......17 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........34-44% near 5000 feet
44-54% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......23% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
CWR.................40 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900, then 1050.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers until
2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F.
24 hr trend......10 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........69-84% near 5000 feet
77-92% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then northeast 5
mph.
Clearing Index......1000 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 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.....52-62 F near 5000 feet
41-51 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........34-44% near 5000 feet
44-54% near 8000 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.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......600.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 36-46. Highs 55-65. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 59-69. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 62-72. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 64-74.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
41-51. Highs 63-73.
$$
UTZ487-050115-
Book Cliffs-
309 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms until 1200. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F near 5000 feet
47-57 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......19 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........23-33% near 5000 feet
29-39% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......15% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900, then 1050.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F.
24 hr trend......11 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........63-78% near 5000 feet
70-85% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......8% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900. Less than 500 after 2100.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%). Near
8000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200,
then partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F near 5000 feet
49-59 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........24-34%.
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.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200, then 700.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 35-45. Highs 59-69. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 61-71. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 66-76. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 66-76.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers . Lows 42-52. Highs
66-76.
$$
UTZ490-050115-
Colorado River Basin-
309 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms until 1200. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....30 percent.
Max temperature.....63-73 F near 5000 feet
52-62 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......15 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........16-26% near 5000 feet
23-33% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......8% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40
mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900, then 1050.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....37-47 F.
24 hr trend......12 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........57-67%.
24 hr trend......5% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then 5 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 5000 feet
52-62 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........19-29% near 5000 feet
25-35% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1400, then 700.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 67-77. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 69-79. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 72-82. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 72-82.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 48-58. Highs
70-80.
$$
UTZ491-050115-
Southeast Utah-
309 AM MDT Sat Oct 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%), isolated
showers and thunderstorms until 1200. Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then
mostly sunny (20-30%), scattered showers and
thunderstorms until 1200, isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....65-75 F near 5000 feet
49-59 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......13 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........15-25% near 5000 feet
23-33% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40
mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900, then 1050.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....40-50 F near 5000 feet
31-41 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......13 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........51-61% near 5000 feet
58-73% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......7% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then north.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....65-75 F near 5000 feet
51-61 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........16-26% near 5000 feet
24-34% 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.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1300, then 650.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 69-79. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 71-81. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 74-84. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 73-83.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 5000 feet and
scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 48-58. Highs 72-82.
$$