Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
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FNUS55 KGJT 110756
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
156 AM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.DISCUSSION...Fire weather concerns are at a minimum. Scattered
to widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected through
tonight. Flash flooding is possible especially around recent burn
scars. Conditions dry out Sunday with a few lingering showers
possible behind a departing cold front. Another surge of moisture
brings scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms Monday
into Tuesday morning and again Wednesday into Thursday morning.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-120000-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
156 AM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet, patchy
fog until 1200, showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Near 8000 feet,
numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 1200, areas of fog. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 6000 feet
46-56 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........57-67% near 6000 feet
69-84% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Good after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
until 2400, then showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet, areas of fog,
showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F near 6000 feet
26-36 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........73-88% near 6000 feet
83-98% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph shifting to the west
after midnight. Localized gusts up to 45 mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph increasing to 45 to 55
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph until 2400, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%). Near 6000 feet, isolated
showers until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....45-55 F near 6000 feet
35-45 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........28-38% near 6000 feet
38-48% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Widespread frost near 6000 feet
and isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 27-37. Highs 55-65.
Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 38-48. Highs 59-69. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 38-48. Highs 58-68. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 33-43. Highs
51-61.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 28-38. Highs
49-59.
$$
COZ201-120000-
Routt Forecast Area-
156 AM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Patchy fog. Showers
until 1200, scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F.
Min humidity........64-79%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph increasing to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................90 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Fair after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until 2400.
Scattered thunderstorms. Showers after 2400.
Patchy fog after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....28-38 F.
Max humidity........86-100%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
CWR.................90 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph increasing to 45 to 55
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 F.
Min humidity........36-46%.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph in the morning becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 40 to 50 mph becoming west 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1700, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1200, then
good until 1500, then fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Widespread frost. Scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 26-36. Highs 50-60.
Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 34-44. Highs 53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 34-44. Highs 54-64. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 30-40. Highs 45-55.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
25-35. Highs 42-52.
$$
COZ202-120000-
White River Forecast Area-
156 AM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet, patchy
fog until 1200. Near 8000 feet, patchy fog.
Showers and isolated thunderstorms until 1200.
Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 6000 feet
47-57 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........56-66% near 6000 feet
70-85% near 8000 feet.
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.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Fair after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400,
then mostly cloudy (70-80%). Patchy fog after
2400. Numerous showers until 2400. Scattered
thunderstorms. Showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F.
Max humidity........72-87% near 6000 feet
85-100% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph shifting to the west
after midnight. Localized gusts up to 40 mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph increasing to 45 to 55
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%). Near 6000 feet, scattered
showers until 1200. Near 8000 feet, patchy fog
until 1200, scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F near 6000 feet
40-50 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........26-36%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the morning.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Widespread frost near 6000 feet
and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet
and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 29-39. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 38-48. Highs 60-70. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 38-48. Highs 60-70. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 34-44. Highs
52-62.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 28-38. Highs
50-60.
$$
COZ203-120000-
Lower Colorado River-
156 AM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Areas of fog until
1200, then patchy fog. Showers until 1200, then
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 6000 feet
48-58 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........57-67%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................100 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers until
2400. Scattered thunderstorms. Showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....41-51 F near 6000 feet
32-42 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........66-81%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph increasing to 40 to 50
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....51-61 F near 6000 feet
44-54 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........26-36%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph becoming west 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost. Scattered showers
and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 36-46. Highs 59-69. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 44-54. Highs 63-73. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 44-54. Highs 62-72. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 39-49. Highs
55-65.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 33-43. Highs
52-62.
$$
COZ205-120000-
Colorado River Headwaters-
156 AM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Patchy fog. Showers
until 1200, numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 F.
Min humidity........57-67%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................100 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until 2400.
Scattered thunderstorms. Showers after 2400.
Patchy fog after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F.
Max humidity........85-100%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph increasing to 40 to 50
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 1200, then isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F.
Min humidity........32-42%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 40 to 50 mph becoming west 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Widespread frost. Scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 28-38. Highs 53-63.
Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 36-46. Highs 57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 35-45. Highs 57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 31-41. Highs 48-58.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 26-36. Highs
45-55.
$$
COZ290-120000-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
156 AM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet, patchy
fog. Near 8000 feet, areas of fog. Showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200. Numerous
showers and scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F near 6000 feet
51-61 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........56-66% near 6000 feet
64-79% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
south 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................100 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers until
2400. Scattered thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet,
patchy fog. Showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....39-49 F near 6000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........69-84% near 6000 feet
84-99% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%) until
1200. Mostly sunny (10-20%) after 1200. Near
8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 6000 feet
47-57 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........27-37% near 6000 feet
36-46% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and widespread frost near 8000 feet
and numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 39-49. Highs 59-69. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 46-56. Highs 63-73. South
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 46-56. Highs 62-72. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 40-50. Highs
56-66.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 54-64.
$$
COZ291-120000-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
156 AM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Showers and isolated thunderstorms until 1200,
then numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F.
Min humidity........57-72%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................100 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 40 to 50 mph decreasing to 30 to 40
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then southwest
20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Patchy fog. Numerous
showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....37-47 F.
Max humidity........81-96%.
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.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%). Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....45-55 F.
Min humidity........35-45%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Widespread frost. Numerous showers
and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 31-41. Highs 54-64. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows 38-48. Highs 57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 39-49. Highs 56-66. South winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 33-43. Highs
50-60.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 47-57.
$$
COZ292-120000-
North Fork Forecast Area-
156 AM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet, patchy
fog. Near 8000 feet, patchy fog until 1200,
then areas of fog. Showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....59-69 F near 6000 feet
50-60 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........55-65% near 6000 feet
59-74% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................100 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
2400. Scattered thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet,
patchy fog. Showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....39-49 F near 6000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........74-89% near 6000 feet
84-99% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%). Near 6000 feet, scattered
showers and thunderstorms until 1200. Near 8000
feet, patchy fog until 1200, scattered showers
and isolated thunderstorms until 1200.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F near 6000 feet
45-55 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........30-40% near 6000 feet
37-47% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph becoming west 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 6000 ft AGL until
1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and areas of frost near 8000 feet
and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 37-47. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 43-53. Highs 66-76. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 43-53. Highs 65-75. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 38-48. Highs
58-68.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 32-42. Highs
55-65.
$$
COZ293-120000-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
156 AM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Patchy fog. Showers
until 1200. Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous
showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F.
Min humidity........59-74%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................100 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Fair after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers until
2400. Scattered thunderstorms. Showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
Max humidity........83-98%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................90 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Scattered showers until 1200. Isolated
thunderstorms. Isolated showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F.
Min humidity........33-43%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1200, then
good until 1500, then fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Widespread frost. Scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 28-38. Highs 53-63.
Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 36-46. Highs 58-68. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 35-45. Highs 59-69. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 31-41. Highs 50-60.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 25-35. Highs
47-57.
$$
COZ207-120000-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
156 AM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Patchy fog. Isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F.
Min humidity........56-71%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................100 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....43-53 F.
Max humidity........87-100%.
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 35 mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F.
Min humidity........31-41%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the morning.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1200, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 39-49. Highs 61-71. South winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 44-54. Highs 65-75. South winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 44-54. Highs 64-74. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 37-47. Highs
58-68.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 56-66.
$$
COZ294-120000-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
156 AM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Areas of fog. Isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....49-59 F.
Min humidity........68-83%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................100 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Areas of fog. Showers
and scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....37-47 F.
Max humidity........88-100%.
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 40 mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F.
Min humidity........35-45%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph decreasing to 20 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Widespread frost. Numerous showers
and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 50-60. South winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows 38-48. Highs 54-64. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 39-49. Highs 53-63. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
45 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 32-42. Highs
48-58.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 46-56.
$$
COZ295-120000-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
156 AM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Areas of fog. Isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....51-61 F.
Min humidity........68-83%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................100 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Areas of fog. Numerous
showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
Max humidity........89-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F.
Min humidity........37-47%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly cloudy. Widespread frost and patchy fog.
Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs
50-60. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 39-49. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 38-48. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 51-61.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 48-58.
$$
UTZ485-120000-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
156 AM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, mostly cloudy (70-80%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%), numerous
showers until 1200. Isolated thunderstorms.
Scattered showers after 1200. Near 10000 feet,
mostly cloudy (70-80%), numerous showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, scattered
showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Areas of
fog.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 7000 feet
46-56 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........57-67% near 7000 feet
70-85% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......27% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......550 until 1400, then 1000.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms until 2400. Near 10000 feet,
areas of fog. Widespread frost after 2400.
Scattered showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F near 7000 feet
18-28 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......12 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........77-92% near 7000 feet
87-100% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......15% drier.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the
northwest after midnight. Localized gusts up to
40 mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph until 2400, then
northwest.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900, then 500 until 2200, then 750
until 0200, then 500 until 0300, then less than
500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%), areas
of frost until 1200. Near 10000 feet, mostly
sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly cloudy
(30-40%), widespread frost until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F near 7000 feet
33-43 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......15 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........36-46%.
24 hr trend......40% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then
southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900, then 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Widespread frost near 7000 feet
and widespread frost near 10000 feet. Lows 28-38. Highs 49-59.
Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy near 7000 feet and mostly cloudy near
10000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
7000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
10000 feet. Lows 37-47. Highs 51-61. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 37-47. Highs 49-59. South
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy near 7000 feet and mostly cloudy near
10000 feet. Scattered showers. Lows 31-41. Highs 44-54.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 7000 feet. Lows
26-36. Highs 44-54.
$$
UTZ486-120000-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
156 AM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet, showers
and isolated thunderstorms until 1200, areas of
fog until 1200, then patchy fog. Near 8000 feet
, numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 1200, areas of fog. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 5000 feet
45-55 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........59-74% near 5000 feet
71-86% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......18% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......850.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly cloudy (70-80%) until
2400, then partly cloudy (50-60%), scattered
thunderstorms until 2400. Numerous showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 2400. Near 8000
feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%), areas of fog,
showers and scattered thunderstorms until
2400, numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....34-44 F near 5000 feet
24-34 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......11 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........69-84% near 5000 feet
85-100% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......24% drier.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the
west after midnight. Localized gusts up to 35
mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......750 until 1900, then 500 until 2200, then 800
until 2300, then 950 until 0300, then less than
500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%). Near 5000 feet, patchy frost
until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....46-56 F near 5000 feet
35-45 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......9 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........33-43% near 5000 feet
41-51% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......31% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900, then 750 until 1100,
then 1000 until 1400, then 550.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Areas of frost near 6000 feet and
widespread frost near 8000 feet and isolated showers and
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and isolated showers near 8000 feet
. Lows 31-41. Highs 51-61. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 40-50. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 41-51. Highs 54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers . Lows 36-46. Highs
49-59.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
30-40. Highs 48-58.
$$
UTZ487-120000-
Book Cliffs-
156 AM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 5000 feet, patchy
fog until 1200. Near 8000 feet, areas of fog.
Showers and isolated thunderstorms until 1200.
Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....59-69 F near 5000 feet
51-61 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........51-61% near 5000 feet
72-87% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......12% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms until 2400. Near 8000 feet,
areas of fog. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....35-45 F near 5000 feet
29-39 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......9 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........66-81% near 5000 feet
84-99% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......24% drier.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph shifting to the west
after midnight. Localized gusts up to 40 mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph until 2400, then west.
Clearing Index......1000 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%). Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200,
then sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....46-56 F near 5000 feet
43-53 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......10 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........19-29% near 5000 feet
28-38% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......33% drier.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the morning becoming upslope/upvalley 4 to 8
mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 32-42. Highs 54-64. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms near
6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 41-51. Highs 59-69. South winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers near 8000 feet
. Lows 41-51. Highs 59-69. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with
gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers . Lows 36-46. Highs
52-62.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 51-61.
$$
UTZ490-120000-
Colorado River Basin-
156 AM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 5000 feet, patchy
fog until 1200. Near 7000 feet, areas of fog.
Showers and isolated thunderstorms until 1200.
Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....66-76 F near 5000 feet
54-64 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........53-63% near 5000 feet
64-79% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......11% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
south 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................90 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200. 1050 after 1300.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....43-53 F near 5000 feet
39-49 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........61-76% near 5000 feet
72-87% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......32% drier.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40
mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then west.
Clearing Index......700 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then sunny
(0-10%). Isolated showers and thunderstorms
until 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 5000 feet
46-56 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......10 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........22-32% near 5000 feet
28-38% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......35% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then west 5
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 40-50. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 47-57. Highs 65-75. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 47-57. Highs 63-73. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 5000 feet and
scattered showers near 7000 feet. Lows 41-51. Highs 57-67.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 55-65.
$$
UTZ491-120000-
Southeast Utah-
156 AM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Showers and isolated thunderstorms until 1200.
near 8000 feet, areas of dense fog after 1200.
Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....66-76 F near 5000 feet
50-60 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........54-64% near 5000 feet
66-81% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................100 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200. 1050 after 1300.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
2400, then mostly cloudy (60-70%), scattered
showers and thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet,
mostly cloudy (70-80%), areas of fog until
2400, numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....46-56 F near 5000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........75-90% near 5000 feet
81-96% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
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.................60 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......800 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 1200. Near 8000 feet,
patchy frost until 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....61-71 F near 5000 feet
45-55 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........30-40% near 5000 feet
36-46% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......24% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1200, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and areas of frost near 8000 feet
and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 43-53. Highs 64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy near 5000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near 5000 feet
and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 47-57. Highs 66-76. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 46-56. Highs 65-75. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 5000 feet and
scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 40-50. Highs 60-70.
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 57-67.
$$