Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Salt Lake City, UT
Issued by NWS Salt Lake City, UT
897
FNUS55 KSLC 092044
FWFSLC
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Utah
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
244 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...WIDESPREAD WETTING RAIN EXPECTED THROUGH AT LEAST SATURDAY...
.BROADCAST DISCUSSION...As tropical moisture continues to surge
into Utah, showers and thunderstorms will increase in coverage
statewide, with the heaviest rainfall expected across southern and
eastern Utah through at least Saturday. A strong cold front
will cross the state late Saturday with cool and dry conditions
expected Sunday and Monday.
.DISCUSSION...Tropical moisture will bring widespread showers and
thunderstorms through at least Saturday, with the highest rainfall
totals expected across southern and eastern Utah. Chances for
wetting rains will be very high across nearly the entire state. A
strong cold front will sweep across the state between Saturday
afternoon and Saturday night, with a period of moderate to heavy
precipitation likely along the frontal passage, particularly
across northern Utah. Snow levels will drop to as low as 6000ft in
northern Utah and 7500ft in southern Utah. Conditions will dry
out behind the front on Sunday, with much cooler temperatures.
***Thunderstorms imply strong, gusty and erratic winds***
***All winds are 20 foot, 10-minute averages***
UTZ478-101230-
Salt Lake Desert-
244 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Scattered
rain showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....30%.
CWR.................20% north of I-80 and 40% south of I-80.
Min temperature.....48-58 near 5000 feet.
46-52 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........76-86% near 5000 feet.
81-91% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......32% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southeast around 15 mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80% cloud cover). North of
I-80, scattered showers and thunderstorms.
South of I-80, numerous rain showers until
1200. Scattered thunderstorms. Scattered rain
showers after 1200.
Chance lightning....40%.
CWR.................30% north of I-80 and 40% south of I-80.
Max temperature.....67-75 near 5000 feet.
54-60 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........53-63% near 5000 feet.
69-79% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......30% wetter near 5000 feet.
38% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 30 mph.
Mixing height.......4800 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......610.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (65-75% cloud cover). Scattered
rain showers. North of I-80, scattered
thunderstorms until 2400. Isolated
thunderstorms after 2400. South of I-80,
isolated thunderstorms until 2400. Scattered
thunderstorms after 2400.
Chance lightning....30%.
CWR.................30%.
Min temperature.....48-58 near 5000 feet.
44-51 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........76-86% near 5000 feet.
82-92% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......South around 15 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 25-30 mph.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Scattered
thunderstorms. North of I-80, numerous rain
showers until 1200. Rain showers after 1200.
South of I-80, scattered rain showers until
1200. Numerous rain showers after 1200.
Chance lightning....30% increasing to 40% in the afternoon.
CWR.................80% north of I-80 and 70% south of I-80.
Max temperature.....62-72 near 5000 feet.
47-57 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........51-61% near 5000 feet.
64-74% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......South around 15 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 30-35 mph.
Mixing height.......7200 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Rain showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows in the
upper 30s in the valleys and in the lower 30s in the mountains.
Highs in the mid 50s in the valleys and in the lower 40s in the
mountains. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the upper
50s in the valleys and in the mid 40s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated rain showers. Lows in the mid
40s in the valleys and around 40 in the mountains. Highs in the
lower 60s in the valleys and in the upper 40s in the mountains.
Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers. Lows in the
lower 40s in the valleys and in the upper 30s in the mountains.
Highs in the upper 50s in the valleys and in the mid 40s in the
mountains.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers. Lows in the
upper 30s in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the mountains.
Highs in the mid 50s in the valleys and in the lower 40s in the
mountains.
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UTZ479-101230-
Wasatch Mountains-
244 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). North of I-80,
scattered rain showers and isolated
thunderstorms. South of I-80, scattered rain
showers until 2400. Isolated thunderstorms.
Numerous rain showers after 2400.
Chance lightning....20%.
CWR.................30% north of I-80 and 60% south of I-80.
Min temperature.....47-56 near 5000 feet.
43-53 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........76-86%.
24 hr trend......43% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South 20-25 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). North of I-80,
numerous rain showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200, then scattered
showers and thunderstorms. South of I-80, rain
showers and isolated thunderstorms until 1200,
then numerous rain showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 40% in the afternoon.
CWR.................40% north of I-80 and 70% south of I-80.
Max temperature.....67-75 near 5000 feet.
54-64 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........56-66% near 5000 feet.
74-84% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......31% wetter near 5000 feet.
44% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 25 mph.
Mixing height.......4400 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......650.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). North of I-80,
scattered showers and thunderstorms until 2400,
then numerous rain showers and isolated
thunderstorms. South of I-80, scattered rain
showers until 2400. Scattered thunderstorms.
Numerous rain showers after 2400.
Chance lightning....30%.
CWR.................40% north of I-80 and 60% south of I-80.
Min temperature.....45-55.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........87-97% near 5000 feet.
80-90% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 25-30 mph.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Scattered
thunderstorms. Numerous rain showers until
1200. South of I-80, rain showers after 1200.
Chance lightning....30% increasing to 40% in the afternoon.
CWR.................80% north of I-80 and 70% south of I-80.
Max temperature.....62-72 near 5000 feet.
51-61 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........59-69% near 5000 feet.
68-78% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3% wetter near 5000 feet.
6% drier near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 30 mph.
Mixing height.......6800 ft AGL.
Climatology......40-50th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Rain showers, snow showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 30s in the valleys and in the lower 30s in the
mountains. Highs in the lower 50s in the valleys and in the lower
40s in the mountains. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the upper
50s in the valleys and in the upper 40s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows around 40 in the valleys and in the mid 30s
in the mountains. Highs in the lower 60s in the valleys and in
the lower 50s in the mountains. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers, snow showers
and isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the
upper 50s in the valleys and in the upper 40s in the mountains.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers, snow showers
and isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the
mid 50s in the valleys and in the mid 40s in the mountains.
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UTZ480-101230-
Uinta Mountains-
244 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (75-85% cloud cover). Scattered
rain showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................40%.
Min temperature.....47-53 near 7000 feet.
38-48 near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........86-96%.
24 hr trend......47% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South around 15 mph becoming around 30 mph
after midnight.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Numerous rain
showers. Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................70%.
Max temperature.....62-68 near 7000 feet.
52-60 near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........72-82%.
24 hr trend......43% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South 20-25 mph.
Mixing height.......4100 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......710.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Numerous rain
showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....20%.
CWR.................50%.
Min temperature.....46-52 near 7000 feet.
37-47 near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........85-95%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 25-30 mph.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Numerous rain
showers and isolated thunderstorms until 1200,
then rain showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....30% increasing to 40% in the afternoon.
CWR.................70%.
Max temperature.....60-66 near 7000 feet.
50-58 near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........64-74%.
24 hr trend......9% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 25 mph.
Mixing height.......6000 ft AGL.
Climatology......40-50th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Snow showers, rain showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 30s in the valleys and in the mid 20s in the
mountains. Highs in the upper 40s in the valleys and in the lower
40s in the mountains. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s in the valleys and
in the lower 20s in the mountains. Highs in the lower 50s in the
valleys and in the mid 40s in the mountains. Winds generally less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers, snow showers
and isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 30s in the valleys
and in the lower 30s in the mountains. Highs in the mid 50s in
the valleys and in the upper 40s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain and snow showers. Lows
around 40 in the valleys and in the lower 30s in the mountains.
Highs in the lower 50s in the valleys and in the mid 40s in the
mountains.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain and snow showers. Lows
in the mid 30s in the valleys and in the upper 20s in the
mountains. Highs in the upper 40s in the valleys and in the lower
40s in the mountains.
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UTZ481-101230-
Western Ashley National Forest-
244 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Scattered
rain showers until 2400. Isolated
thunderstorms. Numerous rain showers after
2400.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................50%.
Min temperature.....45-51 near 7000 feet.
37-43 near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........90-100%.
24 hr trend......47% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South around 15 mph becoming around 25 mph
after midnight.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Rain showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then
numerous rain showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....10% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................80%.
Max temperature.....56-62 near 7000 feet.
44-51 near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........81-87% near 7000 feet.
88-95% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......55% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South around 25 mph becoming southwest around
15 mph in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......2000 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......220.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (95-100% cloud cover). Numerous rain
showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....20%.
CWR.................50%.
Min temperature.....45-51 near 7000 feet.
36-42 near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........90-100%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 20-25 mph.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Numerous rain
showers and isolated thunderstorms until 1200,
then rain showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 40% in the afternoon.
CWR.................70%.
Max temperature.....55-62 near 7000 feet.
44-50 near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........73-80% near 7000 feet.
79-89% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......7% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 20 mph.
Mixing height.......3500 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......770.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Snow showers, rain showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 30s in the valleys and in the mid 20s in the
mountains. Highs around 50 in the valleys and in the upper 30s in
the mountains. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s in the valleys and
in the mid 20s in the mountains. Highs in the lower 50s in the
valleys and in the upper 30s in the mountains. Winds generally
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers, rain showers
and isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 30s in the valleys
and in the lower 30s in the mountains. Highs in the lower 50s in
the valleys and around 40 in the mountains. Winds generally less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain and snow showers. Lows
in the upper 30s in the valleys and in the lower 30s in the
mountains. Highs in the lower 50s in the valleys and in the upper
30s in the mountains.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain and snow showers. Lows
in the mid 30s in the valleys and in the upper 20s in the
mountains. Highs in the upper 40s in the valleys and in the upper
30s in the mountains.
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UTZ482-101230-
Western Uintah Basin-
244 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Scattered rain
showers until 2400. Isolated thunderstorms.
Numerous rain showers after 2400.
Chance lightning....20%.
CWR.................50%.
Min temperature.....42-52.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........89-99%.
24 hr trend......51% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South around 15 mph becoming around 25 mph
after midnight.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Rain showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then
numerous rain showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....10% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................70%.
Max temperature.....58-64 near 6000 feet.
52-58 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......10 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........84-94%.
24 hr trend......62% wetter near 6000 feet.
55% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 20-25 mph.
Mixing height.......2500 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......210.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Numerous rain
showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....20%.
CWR.................60%.
Min temperature.....42-52.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........88-98%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 20-25 mph.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Numerous rain
showers and isolated thunderstorms until 1200,
then rain showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 40% in the afternoon.
CWR.................70%.
Max temperature.....59-65 near 6000 feet.
52-58 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........72-82%.
24 hr trend......12% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 25 mph.
Mixing height.......4600 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......630.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Rain showers, scattered thunderstorms and snow showers.
Lows in the upper 30s in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the
mountains. Highs in the mid 50s in the valleys and in the upper
40s in the mountains. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the mid
50s in the valleys and in the upper 40s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the upper 50s in
the valleys and around 50 in the mountains. Winds generally less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers. Lows in the
upper 30s. Highs in the upper 50s in the valleys and in the upper
40s in the mountains.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain and snow showers. Lows
in the mid 30s. Highs in the mid 50s in the valleys and in the
mid 40s in the mountains.
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UTZ483-101230-
Southern Ashley National Forest-
244 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Scattered rain
showers until 2400. Isolated thunderstorms.
Numerous rain showers after 2400.
Chance lightning....20%.
CWR.................60%.
Min temperature.....48-54 near 7000 feet.
44-50 near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........90-100%.
24 hr trend......47% wetter near 7000 feet.
35% wetter near 9000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South around 20 mph becoming around 30 mph
after midnight.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Rain showers.
Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....10% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................80%.
Max temperature.....56-62 near 7000 feet.
47-53 near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........81-91% near 7000 feet.
89-99% near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......47% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 20-25 mph.
Mixing height.......2300 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......310.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Numerous rain
showers and scattered thunderstorms until 2400,
then rain showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....30%.
CWR.................70%.
Min temperature.....48-54 near 7000 feet.
44-50 near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........88-95% near 7000 feet.
93-100% near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......3% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 20-25 mph.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Rain showers.
Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 40% in the afternoon.
CWR.................70%.
Max temperature.....57-63 near 7000 feet.
46-52 near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........72-80% near 7000 feet.
79-89% near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......9% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 25 mph.
Mixing height.......3900 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......940.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Rain showers, scattered thunderstorms and snow showers.
Lows in the upper 30s in the valleys and in the lower 30s in the
mountains. Highs in the lower 50s in the valleys and in the lower
40s in the mountains. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the
lower 50s in the valleys and in the mid 40s in the mountains.
Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 50s in the
valleys and in the mid 40s in the mountains. Winds generally less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain and snow showers. Lows
in the lower 40s in the valleys and in the upper 30s in the
mountains. Highs in the mid 50s in the valleys and in the mid 40s
in the mountains.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered rain and snow showers. Lows
in the upper 30s in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the
mountains. Highs in the lower 50s in the valleys and in the lower
40s in the mountains.
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UTZ484-101230-
Tavaputs Plateau-
244 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Scattered rain
showers until 2400. Isolated thunderstorms.
Numerous rain showers after 2400.
Chance lightning....20%.
CWR.................70%.
Min temperature.....50-56 near 6000 feet.
45-52 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........87-97%.
24 hr trend......46% wetter near 6000 feet.
36% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South around 20 mph becoming around 30 mph
after midnight.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (95-100% cloud cover). Isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Rain showers.
Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....10% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................80%.
Max temperature.....60-66 near 6000 feet.
50-56 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......10 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........84-94% near 6000 feet.
89-99% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......50% wetter near 6000 feet.
45% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 20-25 mph.
Mixing height.......2500 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......280.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (95-100% cloud cover). Rain showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....20%.
CWR.................70%.
Min temperature.....50-56 near 6000 feet.
44-51 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........86-96%.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 20-25 mph.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Rain showers.
Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 40% in the afternoon.
CWR.................80%.
Max temperature.....60-66 near 6000 feet.
49-55 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........68-78% near 6000 feet.
83-93% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......14% drier near 6000 feet.
6% drier near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 25-30 mph.
Mixing height.......4300 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......890.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Rain showers, scattered thunderstorms and snow showers.
Lows in the lower 40s in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the
mountains. Highs in the upper 50s in the valleys and in the upper
40s in the mountains. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s in the valleys and
in the lower 30s in the mountains. Highs in the upper 50s in the
valleys and in the upper 40s in the mountains. Winds generally
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 40s in the valleys and around
40 in the mountains. Highs around 60 in the valleys and around
50 in the mountains. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain and snow showers. Lows
in the mid 40s in the valleys and in the upper 30s in the
mountains. Highs in the upper 50s in the valleys and in the upper
40s in the mountains.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered rain showers, isolated
thunderstorms and snow showers. Lows in the lower 40s in the
valleys and in the mid 30s in the mountains. Highs in the upper
50s in the valleys and in the upper 40s in the mountains.
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$$
UTZ488-101230-
Manti National Forest-
244 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Scattered rain
showers until 2400. Isolated thunderstorms.
Numerous rain showers after 2400.
Chance lightning....30% decreasing to 20% after midnight.
CWR.................70%.
Min temperature.....47-54 near 6500 feet.
41-50 near 8500 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........85-95%.
24 hr trend......41% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South around 20 mph becoming around 30 mph
after midnight.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Rain showers.
Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................80%.
Max temperature.....58-68 near 6500 feet.
49-59 near 8500 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........74-84% near 6500 feet.
84-94% near 8500 feet.
24 hr trend......38% wetter near 6500 feet.
43% wetter near 8500 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 20-25 mph.
Mixing height.......2800 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......380.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Numerous rain
showers until 2400. Scattered thunderstorms.
Rain showers after 2400.
Chance lightning....30%.
CWR.................60%.
Min temperature.....46-54 near 6500 feet.
41-49 near 8500 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........84-94%.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Rain showers and
scattered thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....30% increasing to 40% in the afternoon.
CWR.................70%.
Max temperature.....58-68 near 6500 feet.
50-58 near 8500 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........60-70% near 6500 feet.
70-80% near 8500 feet.
24 hr trend......14% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 25 mph.
Mixing height.......5200 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......990.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Rain showers with numerous snow showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 30s in the valleys and around
30 in the mountains. Highs in the mid 50s in the valleys and in
the mid 40s in the mountains. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s in the valleys and
around 30 in the mountains. Highs in the mid 50s in the valleys
and in the mid 40s in the mountains. Winds generally less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers, snow showers
and isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 40s in the valleys
and in the mid 30s in the mountains. Highs in the upper 50s in
the valleys and in the upper 40s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain and snow showers. Lows
around 40 in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the mountains.
Highs in the mid 50s in the valleys and in the mid 40s in the
mountains.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered rain showers and isolated
snow showers. Lows in the mid 30s in the valleys and in the lower
30s in the mountains. Highs in the lower 50s in the valleys and
in the lower 40s in the mountains.
=
$$
UTZ489-101230-
San Rafael Swell-
244 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Scattered showers
and thunderstorms until 2400, then rain showers
and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....30% decreasing to 20% after midnight.
CWR.................70%.
Min temperature.....52-58 near 5000 feet.
48-55 near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........87-97% near 5000 feet.
93-100% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......44% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South around 20 mph becoming around 30 mph
after midnight.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (95-100% cloud cover). Rain showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then
numerous rain showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................80%.
Max temperature.....64-70 near 5000 feet.
54-60 near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......9 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........72-82% near 5000 feet.
85-95% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......33% wetter near 5000 feet.
45% wetter near 7000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 20 mph.
Mixing height.......2800 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......440.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (95-100% cloud cover). Numerous rain
showers and scattered thunderstorms until 2400,
then rain showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....30% decreasing to 20% after midnight.
CWR.................70%.
Min temperature.....51-57 near 5000 feet.
47-53 near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........86-96% near 5000 feet.
91-100% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 20 mph.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Rain showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then
numerous rain showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 40% in the afternoon.
CWR.................70%.
Max temperature.....66-72 near 5000 feet.
57-63 near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........60-70% near 5000 feet.
72-82% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......14% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph
in the afternoon.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 25 mph.
Mixing height.......4500 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......970.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Numerous rain showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows
in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid 60s in the valleys and in the
mid 50s in the mountains. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid
60s in the valleys and in the mid 50s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the upper 60s in the valleys and in
the mid 50s in the mountains. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered rain showers. Lows in the
lower 40s. Highs in the mid 60s in the valleys and in the mid 50s
in the mountains.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated rain showers. Lows around 40.
Highs in the lower 60s in the valleys and in the lower 50s in the
mountains.
=
$$
UTZ492-101230-
Central Utah West Desert-
244 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Scattered
rain showers until 2400. Isolated
thunderstorms. Numerous rain showers after
2400.
Chance lightning....30%.
CWR.................60%.
Min temperature.....49-59 near 5000 feet.
44-52 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........79-89% near 5000 feet.
84-94% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......45% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South around 15 mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South 25-30 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Scattered rain
showers. Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....30%.
CWR.................40%.
Max temperature.....70-76 near 5000 feet.
56-62 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........50-60% near 5000 feet.
68-78% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......24% wetter near 5000 feet.
34% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph becoming south around
15 mph in the afternoon.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 30 mph.
Mixing height.......5000 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......740.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Scattered
showers and thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....30%.
CWR.................40%.
Min temperature.....48-58 near 5000 feet.
44-52 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........77-87% near 5000 feet.
84-94% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......South around 15 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Scattered
showers and thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....30%.
CWR.................40%.
Max temperature.....71-77 near 5000 feet.
55-61 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........37-47% near 5000 feet.
54-64% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......13% drier.
20-foot winds.......South 15-20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the
afternoon.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 35-40 mph.
Mixing height.......8400 ft AGL.
Climatology......40-50th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Numerous rain showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows
in the upper 30s in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the
mountains. Highs around 60 in the valleys and in the mid 40s in
the mountains. West winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower
60s in the valleys and around 50 in the mountains. Southeast
winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s in the valleys and
around 40 in the mountains. Highs in the mid 60s in the valleys
and in the lower 50s in the mountains. South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered rain showers. Lows in the
lower 40s in the valleys and in the upper 30s in the mountains.
Highs in the lower 60s in the valleys and in the upper 40s in the
mountains.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated rain showers. Lows in the
upper 30s in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the mountains.
Highs in the upper 50s in the valleys and in the mid 40s in the
mountains.
=
$$
UTZ493-101230-
Central Utah Mountains-
244 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Numerous rain
showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....30% decreasing to 20% after midnight.
CWR.................70%.
Min temperature.....47-53 near 5000 feet.
42-51 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........98-102% near 5000 feet.
86-96% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......35% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South 20-25 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Rain showers.
Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................80%.
Max temperature.....68-74 near 5000 feet.
53-62 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........66-70% near 5000 feet.
79-89% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......24% wetter near 5000 feet.
33% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 25 mph.
Mixing height.......3900 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......670.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Numerous rain
showers and scattered thunderstorms until 2400,
then rain showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....30%.
CWR.................70%.
Min temperature.....46-52 near 5000 feet.
41-51 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........94-100% near 5000 feet.
86-96% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Numerous rain
showers. Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................60%.
Max temperature.....71-77 near 5000 feet.
56-63 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........44-48% near 5000 feet.
56-66% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......19% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph becoming southwest
around 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph in
the afternoon.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 30 mph.
Mixing height.......7000 ft AGL.
Climatology......40-50th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Numerous rain showers, snow showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower 60s in the
valleys and in the lower 50s in the mountains. West winds around
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the mid
60s in the valleys and in the lower 50s in the mountains. South
winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered rain showers, snow showers
and isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the
upper 60s in the valleys and in the mid 50s in the mountains.
South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered rain and snow showers. Lows
in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 60s in the valleys and in the
lower 50s in the mountains.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated rain and snow showers. Lows
in the lower 30s. Highs in the lower 60s in the valleys and in
the upper 40s in the mountains.
=
$$
UTZ494-101230-
Henry Mountains-
244 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (95-100% cloud cover). Numerous rain
showers and scattered thunderstorms until 2400,
then rain showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....40% decreasing to 20% after midnight.
CWR.................80%.
Min temperature.....53-61 near 5000 feet.
49-55 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........83-93% near 5000 feet.
90-100% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......31% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South 20-25 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Rain showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then
numerous rain showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 40% in the afternoon.
CWR.................80%.
Max temperature.....67-73 near 5000 feet.
51-61 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........62-72% near 5000 feet.
86-96% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......25% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 25 mph.
Mixing height.......3400 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......640.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (95-100% cloud cover). Numerous rain
showers and scattered thunderstorms until 2400,
then rain showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....30% decreasing to 10% after midnight.
CWR.................70%.
Min temperature.....52-59 near 5000 feet.
47-54 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........83-93% near 5000 feet.
89-99% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Rain showers.
Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....10% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................70%.
Max temperature.....67-74 near 5000 feet.
52-61 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........51-61% near 5000 feet.
77-87% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......12% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph becoming south around
15 mph in the afternoon.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 30 mph.
Mixing height.......4900 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 40s in the valleys and in the lower 40s in the
mountains. Highs in the mid 60s in the valleys and in the lower
50s in the mountains. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the mid
60s in the valleys and in the lower 50s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 40s in the valleys and in the lower 40s in the
mountains. Highs in the upper 60s in the valleys and in the mid
50s in the mountains. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered rain showers. Lows in the
upper 40s in the valleys and in the lower 40s in the mountains.
Highs in the mid 60s in the valleys and in the lower 50s in the
mountains.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated rain showers. Lows in the mid
40s in the valleys and in the upper 30s in the mountains. Highs
in the lower 60s in the valleys and in the upper 40s in the
mountains.
=
$$
UTZ495-101230-
Color Country West Desert-
244 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Scattered
thunderstorms until 2400. Numerous rain
showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Chance lightning....30%.
CWR.................70%.
Min temperature.....47-57.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........82-92%.
24 hr trend......41% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Numerous rain
showers. Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 40% in the afternoon.
CWR.................60%.
Max temperature.....71-77 near 5000 feet.
62-68 near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........53-63% near 5000 feet.
62-72% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......22% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph becoming south around
15 mph in the afternoon.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 30-35 mph.
Mixing height.......5000 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Scattered
rain showers until 2400. Scattered
thunderstorms. Numerous rain showers after
2400.
Chance lightning....40% decreasing to 30% after midnight.
CWR.................60%.
Min temperature.....46-56.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........80-90%.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......South around 15 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (75-85% cloud cover). Numerous
rain showers and isolated thunderstorms until
1200, then scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 40% in the afternoon.
CWR.................50%.
Max temperature.....68-74 near 5000 feet.
58-66 near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........47-57% near 5000 feet.
55-65% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......5% drier.
20-foot winds.......South 15-20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 35 mph becoming around 45 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......6200 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Numerous rain showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows
in the upper 30s. Highs in the lower 60s in the valleys and in
the mid 50s in the mountains. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s in the valleys and
in the upper 30s in the mountains. Highs in the mid 60s in the
valleys and in the mid 50s in the mountains. Southeast winds
around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated rain showers. Lows in the
upper 30s in the valleys and in the lower 40s in the mountains.
Highs in the mid 60s in the valleys and in the mid 50s in the
mountains. South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered rain showers. Lows around
40. Highs in the lower 60s in the valleys and in the lower 50s in
the mountains.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated rain showers. Lows in the mid
30s. Highs in the upper 50s in the valleys and in the lower 50s
in the mountains.
=
$$
UTZ496-101230-
Color Country Mountains-
244 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (95-100% cloud cover). Numerous rain
showers and scattered thunderstorms until 2400,
then rain showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....30% decreasing to 20% after midnight.
CWR.................80%.
Min temperature.....45-55.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........84-94%.
24 hr trend......30% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Rain showers.
Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 40% in the afternoon.
CWR.................80%.
Max temperature.....64-71 near 6000 feet.
54-63 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........69-79% near 6000 feet.
80-90% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......24% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 30 mph.
Mixing height.......3600 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......570.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (95-100% cloud cover). Scattered
thunderstorms until 2400. Rain showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Chance lightning....40% decreasing to 20% after midnight.
CWR.................80%.
Min temperature.....45-55.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........83-93%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Rain showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then
numerous rain showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 40% in the afternoon.
CWR.................70%.
Max temperature.....60-69 near 6000 feet.
51-61 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........61-71% near 6000 feet.
72-82% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......8% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph becoming south around
15 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 30 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 30-35 mph.
Mixing height.......4500 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Numerous rain showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows
in the lower 40s in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the
mountains. Highs in the lower 60s in the valleys and in the mid
50s in the mountains. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s in the valleys and
in the mid 30s in the mountains. Highs in the lower 60s in the
valleys and in the mid 50s in the mountains. South winds around
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated rain showers, thunderstorms
and snow showers. Lows in the mid 40s in the valleys and in the
upper 30s in the mountains. Highs in the lower 60s in the valleys
and in the lower 50s in the mountains. South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered rain and snow showers. Lows
in the lower 40s in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the
mountains. Highs in the upper 50s in the valleys and in the lower
50s in the mountains.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated rain and snow showers. Lows
in the upper 30s in the valleys and in the lower 30s in the
mountains. Highs in the upper 50s in the valleys and in the upper
40s in the mountains.
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UTZ497-101230-
Mojave Desert-
244 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Numerous rain
showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....30%.
CWR.................80%.
Min temperature.....62-69 near 3000 feet.
54-61 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........76-86% near 3000 feet.
86-96% near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......32% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South 25-30 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Numerous rain
showers. Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 40% in the afternoon.
CWR.................70%.
Max temperature.....77-83 near 3000 feet.
63-69 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........56-63% near 3000 feet.
71-81% near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......19% wetter near 3000 feet.
26% wetter near 6000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 35 mph.
Mixing height.......4300 ft AGL.
Climatology......10-20th Percentile.
Clearing Index......790.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Numerous rain
showers until 2400. Scattered thunderstorms.
Rain showers after 2400.
Chance lightning....40% decreasing to 30% after midnight.
CWR.................70%.
Min temperature.....62-69 near 3000 feet.
53-59 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........79-89% near 3000 feet.
88-98% near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......3% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Numerous rain
showers. Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 40% in the afternoon.
CWR.................60%.
Max temperature.....73-79 near 3000 feet.
58-66 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........51-61% near 3000 feet.
62-72% near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......2% drier near 3000 feet.
8% drier near 6000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 35 mph becoming around 45 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......4600 ft AGL.
Climatology......10-20th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 50s in the valleys and in the mid 40s in the
mountains. Highs in the lower 70s in the valleys and around 60 in
the mountains. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s in the valleys and
in the mid 40s in the mountains. Highs in the mid 70s in the
valleys and in the lower 60s in the mountains. Winds generally
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated rain showers. Lows in the mid
50s in the valleys and in the upper 40s in the mountains. Highs
in the lower 70s in the valleys and in the upper 50s in the
mountains. South winds around 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated rain showers. Lows in the
lower 50s in the valleys and in the mid 40s in the mountains.
Highs in the upper 60s in the valleys and in the mid 50s in the
mountains.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated rain showers. Lows in the
upper 40s in the valleys and in the lower 40s in the mountains.
Highs in the upper 60s in the valleys and in the mid 50s in the
mountains.
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UTZ498-101230-
Grand Staircase-
244 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (95-100% cloud cover). Numerous rain
showers and scattered thunderstorms until 2400,
then rain showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....40% decreasing to 20% after midnight.
CWR.................90%.
Min temperature.....59-65 near 4000 feet.
50-57 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........78-88% near 4000 feet.
87-97% near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......24% wetter near 4000 feet.
32% wetter near 6000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South 20-25 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Rain showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then
numerous rain showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....30% increasing to 40% in the afternoon.
CWR.................80%.
Max temperature.....70-77 near 4000 feet.
62-72 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........59-69% near 4000 feet.
68-78% near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......20% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 25-30 mph.
Mixing height.......3600 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......520.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (95-100% cloud cover). Scattered
thunderstorms until 2400. Rain showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Chance lightning....40% decreasing to 20% after midnight.
CWR.................80%.
Min temperature.....58-64 near 4000 feet.
48-57 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........78-88% near 4000 feet.
87-97% near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 25 mph.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Rain showers.
Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................80%.
Max temperature.....70-76 near 4000 feet.
63-69 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........54-64% near 4000 feet.
63-73% near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......5% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 30-35 mph.
Mixing height.......4500 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 50s in the valleys and in the mid 40s in the
mountains. Highs in the lower 70s in the valleys and in the lower
60s in the mountains. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s in the valleys and
around 40 in the mountains. Highs in the lower 70s in the valleys
and in the lower 60s in the mountains. Winds generally less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 50s in the valleys and in the lower 40s in the
mountains. Highs in the lower 70s in the valleys and in the lower
60s in the mountains. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered rain showers. Lows in the
lower 50s in the valleys and in the lower 40s in the mountains.
Highs in the lower 70s in the valleys and in the lower 60s in the
mountains.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s in the valleys
and in the upper 30s in the mountains. Highs in the upper 60s in
the valleys and in the upper 50s in the mountains.
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.8-14 day outlook for Friday October 17 to Thursday October 23
Temperature... Near Normal
Precipitation... Above Normal
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