Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
328
FNUS55 KGJT 191011
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
310 AM MST Sun Jan 19 2025
.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...
COZ200-192300-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Sun Jan 19 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%).
Max temperature.....14-24 F near 6000 feet
6-16 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........40-50% near 6000 feet
52-62% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Near 6000 feet, scattered snow
showers until 2400. Near 8000 feet, scattered
snow showers, patchy blowing snow after 2400.
Min temperature.....5 below-5 above F near 6000 feet
11 below-1 below F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........73-88%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 3 to 6 mph becoming
north 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%). Near 8000 feet, patchy blowing
snow until 1200.
Max temperature.....7-17 F near 6000 feet
1 below-9 above F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........38-48% near 6000 feet
47-57% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......North winds 10 to 15 mph in the morning
becoming upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 16 below--6. Highs 18-28. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 5 below-5. Highs 24-34. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 4 below-6. Highs 26-36. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 2 above-12. Highs 31-41.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy near 6000 feet and partly cloudy near
8000 feet and scattered snow showers near 8000 feet. Lows
8 above-18. Highs 28-38.
$$
COZ201-192300-
Routt Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Sun Jan 19 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers
after 1200.
Max temperature.....5-15 F.
Min humidity........49-59%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers
until 2400, then scattered snow showers.
Min temperature.....9 below-1 above F.
Max humidity........73-88%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Scattered snow showers until
1200.
Max temperature.....1 below-9 above F.
Min humidity........46-56%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Not as cold. Mostly clear. Lows 20 below--10. Highs
13-23. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 2 below-8. Highs 13-23. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 5 below-5. Highs 17-27. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 2 above-12. Highs 26-36.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows
9 above-19. Highs 25-35.
$$
COZ202-192300-
White River Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Sun Jan 19 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%).
Max temperature.....16-26 F near 6000 feet
4-14 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........37-47% near 6000 feet
43-53% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1700, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered snow showers until 2400. Near 8000
feet, scattered snow showers, patchy blowing
snow after 2400.
Min temperature.....5 below-5 above F.
Max humidity........74-89% near 6000 feet
68-83% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%). Near 8000 feet, patchy blowing
snow.
Max temperature.....10-20 F near 6000 feet
2 below-8 above F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........36-46% near 6000 feet
47-57% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Not as cold. Mostly clear. Patchy blowing snow near
8000 feet. Lows 13 below--3. Highs 20-30. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 3 below-7. Highs 25-35. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 1 below-9. Highs 28-38. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 5 above-15. Highs 33-43.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 32-42.
$$
COZ203-192300-
Lower Colorado River-
310 AM MST Sun Jan 19 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Max temperature.....19-29 F near 6000 feet
11-21 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........30-40%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1700, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (50-60%).
Min temperature.....5-15 F near 6000 feet
1 below-9 above F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........58-73%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....16-26 F near 6000 feet
7-17 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........28-38%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 6 below-4. Highs 20-30. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 4 above-14. Highs 27-37. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 4 above-14. Highs 29-39. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 33-43.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 35-45.
$$
COZ205-192300-
Colorado River Headwaters-
310 AM MST Sun Jan 19 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Max temperature.....8-18 F.
Min humidity........40-50%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1700, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers.
Min temperature.....3 below-7 above F.
Max humidity........67-82%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Scattered snow showers.
Max temperature.....4-14 F.
Min humidity........42-52%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1600, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 18 below--8. Highs 15-25. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 1 below-9. Highs 16-26. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 5 below-5. Highs 19-29. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 2 above-12. Highs 27-37.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows
9 above-19. Highs 27-37.
$$
COZ290-192300-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Sun Jan 19 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Max temperature.....20-30 F near 6000 feet
12-22 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........19-29%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Min temperature.....1-11 F near 6000 feet
zero-10 above F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........56-71% near 6000 feet
70-85% near 8000 feet.
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........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
1200, then mostly sunny (20-30%). Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (40-50%), isolated snow
showers until 1200.
Max temperature.....18-28 F near 6000 feet
7-17 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........20-30% near 6000 feet
31-41% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
north 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 3 below-7. Highs 27-37. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 7 above-17. Highs 32-42. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 7 above-17. Highs 34-44. Winds less than
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 12-22. Highs 39-49.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18-28. Highs 40-50.
$$
COZ291-192300-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Sun Jan 19 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%).
Max temperature.....11-21 F.
Min humidity........28-38%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1700, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Min temperature.....3 below-7 above F.
Max humidity........75-90%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Scattered snow showers.
Max temperature.....8-18 F.
Min humidity........41-51%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph becoming north 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1700, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Not as cold. Mostly clear. Lows 13 below--3. Highs
22-32. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 4 above-14. Highs 22-32. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 1 below-9. Highs 24-34. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 7 above-17. Highs 33-43.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15-25. Highs 33-43.
$$
COZ292-192300-
North Fork Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Sun Jan 19 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%).
Max temperature.....19-29 F near 6000 feet
10-20 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.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 8000 feet,
scattered snow showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....3-13 F near 6000 feet
1 below-9 above F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........63-78% near 6000 feet
74-89% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Near 8000 feet, scattered snow
showers.
Max temperature.....17-27 F near 6000 feet
7-17 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........29-39% near 6000 feet
43-53% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 5000 ft AGL until
1700, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 7 below-3. Highs 23-33. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 4 above-14. Highs 28-38. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 3 above-13. Highs 30-40. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 9 above-19. Highs 36-46.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 39-49.
$$
COZ293-192300-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Sun Jan 19 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Max temperature.....8-18 F.
Min humidity........46-56%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1700, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered snow showers
after 2400.
Min temperature.....2 below-8 above F.
Max humidity........76-91%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Scattered snow showers.
Max temperature.....5-15 F.
Min humidity........51-61%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1600, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 24 below--14. Highs 11-21. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 8 below-2. Highs 15-25. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 11 below--1. Highs 17-27. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 4 below-6. Highs 24-34.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 3 above-13. Highs 25-35.
$$
COZ207-192300-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Sun Jan 19 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%).
Max temperature.....24-34 F.
Min humidity........17-27%.
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........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....6-16 F.
Max humidity........60-75%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....24-34 F.
Min humidity........18-28%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 4 below-6. Highs 28-38. West winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 3 above-13. Highs 35-45. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 6 above-16. Highs 37-47. Winds less than
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 40-50.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15-25. Highs 43-53.
$$
COZ294-192300-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Sun Jan 19 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%).
Max temperature.....13-23 F.
Min humidity........22-32%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1700, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Min temperature.....Zero-10 above F.
Max humidity........65-80%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....11-21 F.
Min humidity........32-42%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
north 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph becoming north 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 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...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 7 below-3. Highs 23-33. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 4 above-14. Highs 26-36. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 4 above-14. Highs 28-38. Winds less than
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 33-43.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 34-44.
$$
COZ295-192300-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Sun Jan 19 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....15-25 F.
Min humidity........22-32%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1700, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....2 below-8 above F.
Max humidity........65-80%.
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........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered snow showers
after 1200.
Max temperature.....16-26 F.
Min humidity........29-39%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 5500 ft AGL until
1700, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 8 below-2. Highs 24-34. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 1 above-11. Highs 27-37. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows zero-10. Highs 29-39. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 6 above-16. Highs 34-44.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 35-45.
$$
UTZ485-192300-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
310 AM MST Sun Jan 19 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers
after 1200.
Max temperature.....10-20 F near 7000 feet
3-13 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........47-57%.
24 hr trend......7% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1300, then 700 until 1700,
then less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered snow showers.
near 10000 feet, patchy blowing snow.
Min temperature.....6 below-4 above F near 7000 feet
17 below-7 below F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........70-85% near 7000 feet
76-91% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................40 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%). Near
10000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200,
then mostly sunny (20-30%), isolated snow
showers until 1200.
Max temperature.....4-14 F near 7000 feet
3 below-7 above F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........42-52%.
24 hr trend......10% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the morning.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......500 until 1600, then less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Not as cold. Mostly clear. Lows 9 below-1. Highs
17-27. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 3 above-13. Highs 21-31. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 4 above-14. Highs 24-34. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 27-37.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 10000 feet
. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 24-34.
$$
UTZ486-192300-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
310 AM MST Sun Jan 19 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 8000 feet,
scattered snow showers after 1200.
Max temperature.....14-24 F near 6000 feet
3-13 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........39-49% near 6000 feet
50-60% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......19% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1700, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1400, then 650 until 1700,
then less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Near 6000 feet, scattered snow
showers until 2400. Near 8000 feet, scattered
snow showers.
Min temperature.....3 below-7 above F near 6000 feet
9 below-1 above F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........61-76% near 6000 feet
73-88% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......10% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....10-20 F near 6000 feet
4 below-6 above F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........34-44% near 6000 feet
51-61% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph in the morning
becoming upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......600 until 1600, then less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 7 below-3. Highs 16-26. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 3 above-13. Highs 24-34. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 4 above-14. Highs 26-36. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 29-39.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 13-23. Highs 29-39.
$$
UTZ487-192300-
Book Cliffs-
310 AM MST Sun Jan 19 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Max temperature.....19-29 F near 6000 feet
12-22 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........29-39%.
24 hr trend......5% drier.
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........2 or very low.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1700, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......500 until 1700, then less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near
8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400,
then partly cloudy (50-60%).
Min temperature.....2-12 F near 6000 feet
2 below-8 above F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........63-78%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%). Near 8000 feet, patchy blowing
snow after 1200.
Max temperature.....15-25 F near 6000 feet
6-16 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........27-37% near 6000 feet
37-47% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 6 below-4. Highs 22-32. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 3 above-13. Highs 29-39. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 5 above-15. Highs 31-41. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 34-44.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 14-24. Highs 34-44.
$$
UTZ490-192300-
Colorado River Basin-
310 AM MST Sun Jan 19 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Max temperature.....24-34 F near 5000 feet
14-24 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........22-32% near 5000 feet
29-39% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
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........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1700, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Min temperature.....6-16 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........55-70%.
24 hr trend......7% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....25-35 F near 5000 feet
13-23 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........15-25% near 5000 feet
25-35% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......7% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 5500 ft AGL until
1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 500 until 1100,
then 950 until 1700, then 650.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 1 below-9. Highs 24-34. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 5 above-15. Highs 32-42. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 9 above-19. Highs 33-43. Winds less than
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 12-22. Highs 36-46.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 38-48.
$$
UTZ491-192300-
Southeast Utah-
310 AM MST Sun Jan 19 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200,
then mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Max temperature.....29-39 F near 5000 feet
15-25 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........16-26% near 5000 feet
24-34% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5% 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........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Min temperature.....11-21 F near 5000 feet
4-14 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........47-57% near 5000 feet
54-64% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2% wetter.
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........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%). Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200,
then mostly sunny (20-30%), patchy blowing
snow.
Max temperature.....30-40 F near 5000 feet
12-22 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........14-24% near 5000 feet
26-36% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
north 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1000 after 1100.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Clear. Patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet. Lows
2 above-12. Highs 28-38. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 7 above-17. Highs 36-46. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 11-21. Highs 38-48. Winds less than
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 13-23. Highs 39-49.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 17-27. Highs 43-53.
$$