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Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
1230 AM MDT Fri Jul 5 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR
COLORADO FIRE WEATHER ZONE 200, AS WELL AS UTAH FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 485, 486 AND 487...

.DISCUSSION...High pressure remains in place through the weekend
resulting in warm and dry weather. Occasionally breezy conditions
are expected each day with up north seeing the strongest winds on
Saturday. Given the low humidities, went ahead and issued a Fire
Weather Watch for portions of NE Utah and NW CO. Elsewhere near
critical fire weather conditions will be more localized. Monsoon
moisture doesn`t look to return to the region until early to mid
next week.

...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...

COZ200-052230-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
1230 AM MDT Fri Jul 5 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS...

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....74-84 F near 6000 feet
                    66-76 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........8-13%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 13000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then northwest 10 to 15
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1500.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....50-60 F near 6000 feet
                    44-54 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........33-43%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......12500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....79-89 F near 6000 feet
                    69-79 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........7-12%.
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.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900. 13000 ft AGL after
                    1200.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 47-57. Highs 77-87. North winds 10 to 20 mph with
gusts to  30 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 79-89. North winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to  25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 84-94. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 51-61. Highs 86-96.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 53-63. Highs 88-98.

$$

COZ201-052230-
Routt Forecast Area-
1230 AM MDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....64-74 F.
Min humidity........13-23%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.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....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....67-77 F.
Min humidity........12-17%.
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.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 11500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
42-52. Highs 66-76. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 68-78. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
43-53. Highs 72-82. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 45-55. Highs 73-83.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 46-56. Highs 76-86.

$$

COZ202-052230-
White River Forecast Area-
1230 AM MDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....76-86 F near 6000 feet
                    64-74 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........8-13%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 12000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1500.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....47-57 F.
Max humidity........30-40%.
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....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
                    northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....79-89 F near 6000 feet
                    67-77 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........6-11%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 12500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1500.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 48-58. Highs 79-89. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 80-90. North winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to  25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 84-94. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 51-61. Highs 86-96.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 53-63. Highs 88-98.

$$

COZ203-052230-
Lower Colorado River-
1230 AM MDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....78-88 F near 6000 feet
                    69-79 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........7-12%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 13000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....51-61 F.
Max humidity........24-34%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....81-91 F near 6000 feet
                    72-82 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........6-11%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1000, then 13000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1500.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 52-62. Highs 82-92. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 51-61. Highs 82-92. North winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 54-64. Highs 85-95. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 56-66. Highs 87-97.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 57-67. Highs 88-98.

$$

COZ205-052230-
Colorado River Headwaters-
1230 AM MDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....69-79 F.
Min humidity........12-17%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 12000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....44-54 F.
Max humidity........34-44%.
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....Northwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....71-81 F.
Min humidity........12-17%.
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.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 11500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
42-52. Highs 70-80. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 40-50.
Highs 70-80. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
43-53. Highs 73-83. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 45-55. Highs 74-84.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 46-56. Highs 76-86.

$$

COZ290-052230-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
1230 AM MDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....75-85 F near 6000 feet
                    69-79 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........6-11%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 12500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....46-56 F near 6000 feet
                    45-55 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........21-31%.
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....Northwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....77-87 F near 6000 feet
                    68-78 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........5-10%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then northwest 10
                    to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 53-63. Highs 85-95. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 53-63. Highs 83-93. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 55-65.
Highs 85-95. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 57-67. Highs 86-96.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 57-67. Highs 87-97.

$$

COZ291-052230-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
1230 AM MDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....68-78 F.
Min humidity........9-14%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....43-53 F.
Max humidity........26-36%.
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....Northwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....66-76 F.
Min humidity........9-14%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 73-83. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 43-53.
Highs 72-82. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
45-55. Highs 74-84. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 47-57. Highs 75-85.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 48-58. Highs 76-86.

$$

COZ292-052230-
North Fork Forecast Area-
1230 AM MDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....77-87 F near 6000 feet
                    67-77 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........8-13%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 12500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1500.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....48-58 F near 6000 feet
                    43-53 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........26-36%.
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....Northwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....79-89 F near 6000 feet
                    69-79 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........8-13%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 12000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 1200, then northwest 10 to 15
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 51-61. Highs 82-92. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 50-60. Highs 81-91. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to  30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 52-62. Highs 83-93. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 54-64. Highs 85-95.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 54-64. Highs 86-96.

$$

COZ293-052230-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
1230 AM MDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....68-78 F.
Min humidity........10-15%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 12000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....43-53 F.
Max humidity........37-47%.
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....Northwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....70-80 F.
Min humidity........11-16%.
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.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Isolated showers. Lows 41-51. Highs 72-82. West
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  35 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
39-49. Highs 72-82. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
42-52. Highs 73-83. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 43-53. Highs 75-85.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 44-54. Highs 76-86.

$$

COZ207-052230-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
1230 AM MDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....79-89 F.
Min humidity........4-9%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 12000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....51-61 F.
Max humidity........24-34%.
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....Northwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....82-92 F.
Min humidity........5-10%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 50-60. Highs 87-97. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 50-60. Highs 84-94. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to  30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 52-62.
Highs 85-95. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 54-64. Highs 87-97.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 55-65. Highs 87-97.

$$

COZ294-052230-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
1230 AM MDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....69-79 F.
Min humidity........8-13%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph becoming north 15 to 20
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....46-56 F.
Max humidity........25-35%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....69-79 F.
Min humidity........8-13%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 75-85. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 73-83. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
45-55. Highs 74-84. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 48-58. Highs 76-86.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 48-58. Highs 76-86.

$$

COZ295-052230-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
1230 AM MDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....75-85 F.
Min humidity........10-15%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 13000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then northwest 10 to 15
                    mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....43-53 F.
Max humidity........42-52%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....74-84 F.
Min humidity........12-17%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1000, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 76-86. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows
42-52. Highs 73-83. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 43-53. Highs 73-83. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 45-55. Highs 74-84.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 45-55. Highs 74-84.

$$

UTZ485-052230-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
1230 AM MDT Fri Jul 5 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS...

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....71-81 F near 7000 feet
                    57-67 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........10-15%.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 12500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....48-58 F near 7000 feet
                    35-45 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........29-39%.
   24 hr trend......8% drier.
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.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 2000. 1500 ft AGL after
                    2100.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....74-84 F near 7000 feet
                    59-69 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........9-14%.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    west 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the
                    afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 12000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then northwest 20
                    to 25 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 73-83. North winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  35 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 74-84. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 52-62. Highs 78-88. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 53-63. Highs 80-90.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 7000 feet and
isolated showers and thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 55-65.
Highs 82-92.

$$

UTZ486-052230-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
1230 AM MDT Fri Jul 5 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS...

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....77-87 F near 6000 feet
                    64-74 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........8-13%.
   24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 12000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....50-60 F near 6000 feet
                    44-54 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........26-36%.
   24 hr trend......6% drier.
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.
Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000. 1500 ft AGL after
                    2100.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....81-91 F near 6000 feet
                    66-76 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........7-12%.
   24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 13000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 52-62. Highs 79-89. North winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 52-62. Highs 81-91. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 55-65. Highs 84-94. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 57-67. Highs 86-96.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 59-69. Highs 88-98.

$$

UTZ487-052230-
Book Cliffs-
1230 AM MDT Fri Jul 5 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS...

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....78-88 F near 6000 feet
                    72-82 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........6-11%.
   24 hr trend......3% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 12000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200, then 1050.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....53-63 F near 6000 feet
                    48-58 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........20-30%.
   24 hr trend......2% drier.
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.
Mixing Height.......12500 ft AGL until 2000. 1000 ft AGL after
                    2100.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then west.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....82-92 F near 6000 feet
                    75-85 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........4-9%.
   24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 12500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 1200, then northwest 10 to 15
                    mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1100.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 54-64. Highs 82-92. North winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 51-61. Highs 81-91. North winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to  25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 54-64. Highs 86-96. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 56-66. Highs 88-98.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
58-68. Highs 89-99.

$$

UTZ490-052230-
Colorado River Basin-
1230 AM MDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....85-95 F near 5000 feet
                    72-82 F near 7000 feet.
   24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........4-9%.
   24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 12500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900, then 1050.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....55-65 F.
   24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........16-26%.
   24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000. 1000 ft AGL after
                    2100.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....89-99 F near 5000 feet
                    77-87 F near 7000 feet.
   24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........3-8%.
   24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 13000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 60-70. Highs 90-100. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 59-69. Highs 87-97. North winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to  25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 61-71. Highs 90-100. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 63-73. Highs 92-102.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 64-74. Highs 93-103.

$$

UTZ491-052230-
Southeast Utah-
1230 AM MDT Fri Jul 5 2024

.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....84-94 F near 5000 feet
                    69-79 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........3-8%.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 13000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1200.

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....59-69 F.
   24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........17-27%.
   24 hr trend......3% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.

.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....86-96 F near 5000 feet
                    71-81 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........4-9%.
   24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 12000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 58-68. Highs 91-101. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 58-68. Highs 87-97. North winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 59-69. Highs 89-99. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 61-71. Highs 91-101.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 62-72. Highs 91-101.

$$