Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook) Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
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FNUS55 KGJT 242111
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
310 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
.DISCUSSION...
This is an automatically generated forecast with no discussion.
The normal Fire Weather Forecast will resume in its entirety in
the spring.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-251000-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
Max humidity........56-66%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers until 1200.
Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms
after 1200.
Max temperature.....58-68 F near 6000 feet
50-60 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........21-31% near 6000 feet
27-37% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
west 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................40 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000. 8000 ft AGL after 1200.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
2400, then partly cloudy (50-60%), scattered
thunderstorms until 2400. Scattered showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 2400. Near 8000
feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%), isolated showers
until 2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous
showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....31-41 F near 6000 feet
29-39 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........74-89%.
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.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
1200. Showers and scattered thunderstorms after
1200.
Max temperature.....51-61 F near 6000 feet
43-53 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........34-44% near 6000 feet
41-51% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................70 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms near 6000 feet
and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows
34-44. Highs 46-56. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 32-42. Highs 52-62. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
31-41. Highs 61-71. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 36-46. Highs 69-79.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 73-83.
$$
COZ201-251000-
Routt Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
Max humidity........45-55%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 1900. 500 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers until 1200,
then numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....50-60 F.
Min humidity........24-34%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0900. 7000 ft AGL after 1000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered thunderstorms
until 2400. Numerous showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 2400.
Min temperature.....27-37 F.
Max humidity........80-95%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................50 percent.
LAL.................4 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then showers
and scattered thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....42-52 F.
Min humidity........45-55%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................90 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 29-39.
Highs 38-48. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows
28-38. Highs 39-49. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
25-35. Highs 48-58. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
30-40. Highs 55-65.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 61-71.
$$
COZ202-251000-
White River Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 8000 feet,
isolated showers until 2400.
Min temperature.....39-49 F.
Max humidity........49-59% near 6000 feet
41-51% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25
mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet, isolated
showers until 1200, then scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet,
scattered showers until 1200, then numerous
showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....59-69 F near 6000 feet
49-59 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........21-31%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 7500 ft AGL after 1100.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered thunderstorms until 2400. Scattered
showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
near 8000 feet, scattered showers and
thunderstorms until 2400, then numerous showers
and isolated thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....32-42 F.
Max humidity........78-93%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph in
the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to
6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200. Showers and
scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....52-62 F near 6000 feet
41-51 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........37-47% near 6000 feet
48-58% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................80 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms near 6000 feet
and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows
34-44. Highs 47-57. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 32-42. Highs 52-62. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
31-41. Highs 61-71. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
36-46. Highs 69-79.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 74-84.
$$
COZ203-251000-
Lower Colorado River-
310 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers after
2400.
Min temperature.....46-56 F near 6000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........33-43%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph decreasing to 20
mph after midnight.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers until
1200, then scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....61-71 F near 6000 feet
52-62 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........16-26%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 9500 ft AGL after 1000.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....37-47 F near 6000 feet
31-41 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........63-78%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35
mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then showers
and scattered thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 6000 feet
44-54 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........35-45%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 37-47.
Highs 49-59. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36-46. Highs 53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
35-45. Highs 62-72. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 70-80.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 75-85.
$$
COZ205-251000-
Colorado River Headwaters-
310 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....37-47 F.
Max humidity........42-52%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....55-65 F.
Min humidity........19-29%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 10000 ft AGL until
1700, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then good until 1200, then
very good until 1500, then good.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered thunderstorms
until 2400. Scattered showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 2400.
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
Max humidity........79-94%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................40 percent.
LAL.................4 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then showers
and scattered thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....47-57 F.
Min humidity........45-55%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................90 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 29-39.
Highs 40-50. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows
29-39. Highs 42-52. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
26-36. Highs 49-59. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 57-67.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 62-72.
$$
COZ290-251000-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....45-55 F near 6000 feet
37-47 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........32-42%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph decreasing to 20
mph after midnight.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers until 1200.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
after 1200.
Max temperature.....58-68 F near 6000 feet
53-63 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........15-25%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good until 1200,
then excellent until 1500, then very good.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
2400, then partly cloudy (50-60%), isolated
showers and thunderstorms until 2400. Near 8000
feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%), scattered
thunderstorms until 2400. Scattered showers.
Min temperature.....33-43 F near 6000 feet
29-39 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........64-79% near 6000 feet
72-87% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Southwest 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.
LAL.................4 until 2400, then 1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
1200. Near 6000 feet, numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms after 1200. Near 8000
feet, showers and scattered thunderstorms after
1200.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 6000 feet
48-58 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........31-41%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
LAL.................4 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph increasing to southwest 20 to
30 mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms near 6000 feet
and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows
35-45. Highs 50-60. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows 34-44.
Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 64-74. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 72-82.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 76-86.
$$
COZ291-251000-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
Max humidity........38-48%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....54-64 F.
Min humidity........17-27%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................40 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900. 8000 ft AGL after 1100.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered thunderstorms
until 2400. Scattered showers.
Min temperature.....28-38 F.
Max humidity........74-89%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................4 until 2400, then 1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
1200, then showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....48-58 F.
Min humidity........36-46%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 28-38.
Highs 40-50. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 28-38. Highs 44-54. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 53-63. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 60-70.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 64-74.
$$
COZ292-251000-
North Fork Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....48-58 F near 6000 feet
37-47 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........29-39%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) after
1200. Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200. Near
8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) after 1200.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
after 1200.
Max temperature.....62-72 F near 6000 feet
52-62 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........12-22%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 12000 ft AGL until
1600, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good until 1200,
then excellent until 1500, then very good.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet,
isolated showers and thunderstorms. Near 8000
feet, scattered showers until 2400. Isolated
thunderstorms. Isolated showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....35-45 F near 6000 feet
29-39 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........63-78% near 6000 feet
70-85% near 8000 feet.
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 35 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
1200. Near 6000 feet, numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms after 1200. Near 8000
feet, showers and scattered thunderstorms after
1200.
Max temperature.....55-65 F near 6000 feet
45-55 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........30-40% near 6000 feet
38-48% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................60 percent.
LAL.................4 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0800, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms near 6000 feet
and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows
36-46. Highs 51-61. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36-46. Highs 54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 33-43. Highs 64-74.
Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 72-82.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 76-86.
$$
COZ293-251000-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
Max humidity........45-55%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....52-62 F.
Min humidity........16-26%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 7500 ft AGL after 1100.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then good until 1200, then
very good until 1500, then good.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered snow
showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
Max humidity........76-91%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph. Localized gusts up to
35 mph increasing to 45 mph after midnight.
CWR.................40 percent.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
1200, then showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....46-56 F.
Min humidity........37-47%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 27-37.
Highs 42-52. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 29-39. Highs 44-54. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms. Lows 25-35.
Highs 52-62. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 60-70.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 64-74.
$$
COZ207-251000-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....41-51 F.
Max humidity........36-46%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers until 1200,
then scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....59-69 F.
Min humidity........15-25%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Min temperature.....35-45 F.
Max humidity........66-81%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest 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.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers.
Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....53-63 F.
Min humidity........22-32%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................40 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 33-43.
Highs 51-61. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
30-40. Highs 58-68. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 65-75. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 73-83.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 76-86.
$$
COZ294-251000-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....38-48 F.
Max humidity........38-48%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening
becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by
sunset. Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....49-59 F.
Min humidity........19-29%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
CWR.................40 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......500 ft AGL until 0800. 7500 ft AGL after 0900.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good until 1200,
then excellent until 1500, then very good.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms until 2400, then scattered snow
showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
Max humidity........77-92%.
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 25 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................4 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
1200, then numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....43-53 F.
Min humidity........35-45%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 27-37.
Highs 39-49. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 25-35. Highs 45-55. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 53-63. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 60-70.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 36-46. Highs
64-74.
$$
COZ295-251000-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
Max humidity........39-49%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph decreasing to 20
mph after midnight.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers until 1200,
then scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....53-63 F.
Min humidity........14-24%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 12000 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20
to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Min temperature.....26-36 F.
Max humidity........76-91%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to
6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 1900. 1500 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers.
Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....48-58 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 30 mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 29-39.
Highs 41-51. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 26-36. Highs 48-58. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 55-65. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 62-72.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36-46. Highs 65-75.
$$
UTZ485-251000-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
310 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Near 7000 feet, isolated
showers and thunderstorms until 2400, scattered
showers after 2400. Near 10000 feet, scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms until
2400, isolated snow showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....34-44 F near 7000 feet
28-38 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........57-67%.
24 hr trend......39% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
northwest.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 7000 feet,
scattered showers until 1200. Near 10000 feet,
isolated showers until 1200. Numerous showers
and scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 7000 feet
40-50 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........28-38%.
24 hr trend......11% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................70 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 6000 ft AGL after 1000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1200.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
2400, then partly cloudy (50-60%), isolated
showers and thunderstorms until 2400. Near
10000 feet, mostly cloudy (70-80%), scattered
snow showers and thunderstorms until 2400, then
isolated thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....32-42 F near 7000 feet
19-29 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........72-87% near 7000 feet
83-98% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......23% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening
becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by
sunset. Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................5 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......500 until 2000, then less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 7000 feet,
scattered showers until 1200, then showers and
scattered thunderstorms. Near 10000 feet,
numerous snow showers until 1200, then snow
showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....45-55 F near 7000 feet
33-43 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......9 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........47-57%.
24 hr trend......21% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................90 percent.
LAL.................4 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200, then 1050.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms near 7000 feet
and snow showers and scattered thunderstorms near 10000 feet.
Lows 31-41. Highs 40-50. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms near
7000 feet and scattered thunderstorms and snow showers near
10000 feet. Lows 30-40. Highs 45-55. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 29-39. Highs 53-63. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 7000 feet and
isolated showers and thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 34-44.
Highs 60-70.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 65-75.
$$
UTZ486-251000-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
310 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%),
isolated showers. Near 8000 feet, partly
cloudy (30-40%) until 2400, then mostly cloudy
(60-70%), isolated showers and thunderstorms
until 2400.
Min temperature.....39-49 F.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........53-63% near 6000 feet
56-71% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then north.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers until 1200.
Near 6000 feet, scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200. Near 8000 feet,
numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms
after 1200.
Max temperature.....58-68 F near 6000 feet
47-57 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......10 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........24-34% near 6000 feet
31-41% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......16% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 7500 ft AGL after 1000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1200.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........70-85% near 6000 feet
76-91% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......16% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Northwest 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.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1000 until 1900. Less than 500 after 2000.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
1200. Near 6000 feet, showers and scattered
thunderstorms after 1200. Near 8000 feet,
showers and isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 6000 feet
40-50 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........37-47% near 6000 feet
47-57% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......12% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................70 percent.
LAL.................4 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms near
6000 feet and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet
. Lows 36-46. Highs 47-57. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 34-44. Highs 52-62. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 60-70. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 67-77.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 72-82.
$$
UTZ487-251000-
Book Cliffs-
310 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 6000 feet,
isolated showers after 2400. Near 8000 feet,
scattered showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....38-48 F.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........45-55%.
24 hr trend......7% drier.
20-foot winds.......Southwest 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.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
1200, then mostly cloudy (60-70%), scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms. Near 8000
feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%), scattered
showers until 1200. Isolated thunderstorms.
Numerous showers after 1200.
Max temperature.....58-68 F near 6000 feet
52-62 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......10 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........20-30%.
24 hr trend......15% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................40 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%),
isolated showers and thunderstorms until 2400.
near 8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
2400, then partly cloudy (50-60%), isolated
showers and thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....35-45 F near 6000 feet
29-39 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........64-79% near 6000 feet
71-86% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......24% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25
mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1 until 2400, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1000 until 1900. Less than 500 after 2000.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 1200. Near 8000 feet, numerous showers
and isolated thunderstorms until 1200. Showers
and scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....51-61 F near 6000 feet
45-55 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........35-45% near 6000 feet
43-53% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......14% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................80 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1100.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms near 6000 feet
and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows
34-44. Highs 49-59. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 33-43. Highs 55-65. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 62-72. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 69-79.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 74-84.
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UTZ490-251000-
Colorado River Basin-
310 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers after
2400.
Min temperature.....46-56 F.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........33-43%.
24 hr trend......10% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest 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.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%). Near
7000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200,
then mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers
until 1200. Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered
showers after 1200.
Max temperature.....65-75 F near 5000 feet
55-65 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......10 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........14-24%.
24 hr trend......9% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 10000 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms.
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........57-72%.
24 hr trend......22% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest 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.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900. Less than 500 after 2000.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 1200. Near 7000 feet, scattered showers
until 1200. Showers and scattered thunderstorms
after 1200.
Max temperature.....61-71 F near 5000 feet
49-59 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........27-37% near 5000 feet
35-45% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......13% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................40 percent.
LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 1000.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms near
5000 feet and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 7000 feet
. Lows 39-49. Highs 54-64. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and
thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 37-47. Highs 60-70. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 67-77. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 75-85.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 80-90.
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UTZ491-251000-
Southeast Utah-
310 PM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
.Tonight...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....50-60 F near 5000 feet
41-51 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........33-43%.
24 hr trend......13% wetter.
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.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......12500 ft AGL until 2000, then 500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%),
isolated showers until 1200. Isolated
thunderstorms. Scattered showers after 1200.
near 8000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until
1200, then mostly cloudy (60-70%), scattered
showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Max temperature.....62-72 F near 5000 feet
48-58 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......12 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........17-27% near 5000 feet
24-34% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......14% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................2.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Min temperature.....43-53 F near 5000 feet
31-41 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......9 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........55-65% near 5000 feet
65-80% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......19% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................2 until 2400, then 1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
1200, then mostly cloudy (60-70%), isolated
showers until 1200, then scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet, mostly
cloudy (70-80%), scattered showers until 1200,
then numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Max temperature.....61-71 F near 5000 feet
45-55 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........20-30% near 5000 feet
36-46% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................2 until 1200, then 4.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0800. 9500 ft AGL after 1000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 1000.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms near
5000 feet and numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 38-48. Highs 56-66. West winds 10 to 20 mph with
gusts to 35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 62-72. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 69-79. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 76-86.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 79-89.
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