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 040911
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 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...
COZ200-042200-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Near 6000 feet, isolated snow
showers after 1200. Near 8000 feet, scattered
snow showers until 1200, patchy blowing snow.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....37-47 F near 6000 feet
26-36 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........34-44% near 6000 feet
44-54% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northeast 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to
25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 8000 feet, patchy
blowing snow.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....16-26 F near 6000 feet
10-20 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........64-79%.
20-foot winds.......North winds 15 to 20 mph. Localized gusts up to
40 mph decreasing to 30 mph after midnight.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 20 to 25 mph until 2400, then north
10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Near 8000 feet, patchy
blowing snow.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F near 6000 feet
30-40 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........18-28% near 6000 feet
25-35% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet. Lows
19-29. Highs 52-62. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 58-68. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
32-42. Highs 60-70. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
33-43. Highs 64-74.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 69-79.
$$
COZ201-042200-
Routt Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers until
1200, then numerous snow showers. Patchy
blowing snow after 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....30-40 F.
Min humidity........43-53%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph increasing to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then northeast 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Patchy blowing snow until
2400. Isolated thunderstorms and snow showers
until 2400.
Chance of thunder...10 percent.
Min temperature.....10-20 F.
Max humidity........70-85%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph decreasing to 20
mph after midnight.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....30-40 F.
Min humidity........28-38%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph increasing to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 12-22. Highs 39-49. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 19-29. Highs 46-56. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 26-36. Highs
48-58. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 28-38. Highs 50-60.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 55-65.
$$
COZ202-042200-
White River Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (40-50%), scattered
showers after 1200. Near 8000 feet, partly
cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly cloudy
(60-70%), patchy blowing snow, scattered snow
showers after 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....37-47 F near 6000 feet
28-38 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........34-44% near 6000 feet
46-56% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....East 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%). Near
8000 feet, mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 2400,
then partly cloudy (30-40%), isolated
thunderstorms until 2400, patchy blowing snow.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....15-25 F.
Max humidity........70-85%.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35
mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Near 8000 feet, patchy
blowing snow.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....38-48 F near 6000 feet
29-39 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........17-27% near 6000 feet
25-35% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet. Lows
18-28. Highs 50-60. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 59-69. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 32-42. Highs
61-71. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 64-74.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 69-79.
$$
COZ203-042200-
Lower Colorado River-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers after
1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F near 6000 feet
34-44 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........28-38%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400.
Chance of thunder...10 percent.
Min temperature.....22-32 F.
Max humidity........60-75%.
20-foot winds.......North winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening
becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by
sunset. Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F near 6000 feet
35-45 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........17-27%.
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.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 22-32. Highs 52-62. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 58-68. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 34-44. Highs 62-72. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 65-75.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 69-79.
$$
COZ205-042200-
Colorado River Headwaters-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers after
1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....34-44 F.
Min humidity........36-46%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Scattered snow showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 2400.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Min temperature.....14-24 F.
Max humidity........68-83%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated snow showers
after 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....34-44 F.
Min humidity........27-37%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 13-23. Highs 40-50. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 19-29. Highs 48-58. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 25-35. Highs
50-60. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 53-63.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 57-67.
$$
COZ290-042200-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) after
1200, isolated showers after 1200. Mostly sunny
(20-30%) until 1200. Near 8000 feet, mostly
cloudy (60-70%) after 1200, scattered snow
showers after 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F near 6000 feet
33-43 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........23-33% near 6000 feet
29-39% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....East 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
2400, then mostly cloudy (60-70%), isolated
showers until 2400. Near 8000 feet, mostly
cloudy (60-70%), scattered snow showers until
2400, isolated snow showers after 2400.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....18-28 F near 6000 feet
16-26 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........60-75% 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.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers after 1200. Near 8000 feet,
isolated snow showers until 1200, scattered snow
showers after 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F near 6000 feet
35-45 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........15-25% near 6000 feet
24-34% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 23-33. Highs 54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 65-75. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 68-78.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 72-82.
$$
COZ291-042200-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers after
1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....31-41 F.
Min humidity........32-42%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 5 to 10 mph shifting to the east in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 2400. Scattered snow showers.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Min temperature.....14-24 F.
Max humidity........75-90%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Scattered snow showers until
1200, then numerous snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....32-42 F.
Min humidity........30-40%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated thunderstorms. Lows 13-23. Highs
42-52. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 19-29. Highs 50-60. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 53-63. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 57-67.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 60-70.
$$
COZ292-042200-
North Fork Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) after
1200, scattered showers after 1200. Mostly
sunny (20-30%) until 1200. Near 8000 feet,
mostly cloudy (60-70%) after 1200, scattered
snow showers after 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....45-55 F near 6000 feet
35-45 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........20-30% near 6000 feet
28-38% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 2400. Near 8000 feet, scattered snow
showers and isolated thunderstorms until 2400,
then isolated snow showers.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Min temperature.....21-31 F near 6000 feet
16-26 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........63-78%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%) until
1200, then mostly sunny (20-30%), isolated snow
showers after 1200. Near 8000 feet, partly
cloudy (40-50%), isolated snow showers until
1200, scattered snow showers after 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....46-56 F near 6000 feet
35-45 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........17-27% near 6000 feet
27-37% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph increasing to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 20-30. Highs 53-63. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 33-43. Highs 65-75. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 68-78.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 71-81.
$$
COZ293-042200-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers after
1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....34-44 F.
Min humidity........30-40%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers
and isolated thunderstorms until 2400, then
scattered snow showers.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Min temperature.....16-26 F.
Max humidity........67-82%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....East 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Scattered snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....33-43 F.
Min humidity........29-39%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 11-21. Highs 41-51. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 16-26. Highs 47-57. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 22-32. Highs 51-61. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 54-64.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 57-67.
$$
COZ207-042200-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers after
1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....45-55 F.
Min humidity........21-31%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....East 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....24-34 F.
Max humidity........72-87%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Scattered snow showers until
1200, then scattered showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F.
Min humidity........24-34%.
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....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then northwest 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 19-29. Highs
54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 65-75. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 69-79.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 72-82.
$$
COZ294-042200-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Scattered snow showers after
1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....32-42 F.
Min humidity........29-39%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 5 to 10 mph shifting to the east in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 6000 ft AGL after 1000.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 2400. Scattered snow showers.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Min temperature.....16-26 F.
Max humidity........75-90%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....East 5 to 10 mph shifting to the north after
midnight.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered snow showers
until 1200, then numerous snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....33-43 F.
Min humidity........33-43%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph increasing to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated thunderstorms. Lows 15-25. Highs
43-53. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 20-30. Highs 50-60. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 54-64. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 58-68.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 61-71.
$$
COZ295-042200-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers after
1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....38-48 F.
Min humidity........28-38%.
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....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 2400. Numerous snow showers.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Min temperature.....18-28 F.
Max humidity........69-84%.
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....Southeast 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers
until 1200, then numerous snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....35-45 F.
Min humidity........40-50%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....East 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated thunderstorms. Lows 15-25.
Highs 43-53. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 18-28. Highs 49-59. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 23-33. Highs 54-64. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 58-68.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 61-71.
$$
UTZ485-042200-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, mostly cloudy (70-80%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 10000
feet, mostly cloudy (70-80%). Patchy blowing
snow. Scattered snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....32-42 F near 7000 feet
23-33 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........38-48%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1000 after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 10000 feet,
patchy blowing snow.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....15-25 F near 7000 feet
2-12 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........64-79% near 7000 feet
76-91% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......7% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening
becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by
sunset. Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......850 until 1900. Less than 500 after 2000.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Near 10000 feet, patchy
blowing snow.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....35-45 F near 7000 feet
28-38 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........25-35%.
24 hr trend......9% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......800.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 21-31. Highs 46-56. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 53-63. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 7000 feet. Lows
31-41. Highs 54-64. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 57-67.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 62-72.
$$
UTZ486-042200-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet, scattered snow
showers after 1200. Near 8000 feet, patchy
blowing snow, scattered snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....38-48 F near 6000 feet
24-34 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........31-41% near 6000 feet
42-52% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northeast 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 1050.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%). Near 8000 feet, patchy
blowing snow.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....18-28 F.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........57-72% near 6000 feet
65-80% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......33% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Localized gusts
up to 40 mph decreasing to 30 mph after
midnight.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900. Less than 500 after 2000.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Near 8000 feet, patchy
blowing snow until 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F near 6000 feet
28-38 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........19-29% near 6000 feet
27-37% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......11% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......650 until 1200, then 1050.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 23-33. Highs 51-61. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 58-68. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 34-44. Highs 60-70. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 63-73.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 67-77.
$$
UTZ487-042200-
Book Cliffs-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 6000 feet,
isolated showers after 1200. Near 8000 feet,
patchy blowing snow, scattered snow showers
after 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....37-47 F near 6000 feet
31-41 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........28-38% near 6000 feet
39-49% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......13% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1100.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 8000 feet, patchy
blowing snow.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....20-30 F.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........63-78%.
24 hr trend......23% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northeast 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.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 15 to 20 mph until 2400, then 5 to 10
mph.
Clearing Index......1000 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Near 8000 feet, patchy
blowing snow.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F near 6000 feet
33-43 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........15-25% near 6000 feet
23-33% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......12% 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.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......500 until 1100, then 1050.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 22-32. Highs 53-63. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 60-70. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 36-46. Highs 63-73. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 66-76.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 71-81.
$$
UTZ490-042200-
Colorado River Basin-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 5000 feet,
isolated showers after 1200. Near 7000 feet,
isolated snow showers after 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....49-59 F near 5000 feet
35-45 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......11 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........21-31% near 5000 feet
29-39% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......19% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....24-34 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........53-63%.
24 hr trend......42% drier.
20-foot winds.......North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......1000 until 2000, then less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 5000 feet
38-48 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........12-17% near 5000 feet
16-26% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......10% drier.
20-foot winds.......North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 1050.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 38-48. Highs 68-78. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 72-82.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 75-85.
$$
UTZ491-042200-
Southeast Utah-
310 AM MDT Fri Apr 4 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 5000 feet,
isolated showers. Near 8000 feet, scattered
snow showers after 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....49-59 F near 5000 feet
31-41 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......11 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........24-34% near 5000 feet
38-48% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......18% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 9000 ft AGL after 1100.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1400.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 5000 feet,
isolated showers after 2400.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....27-37 F near 5000 feet
18-28 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........59-74% near 5000 feet
65-80% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......33% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900. Less than 500 after 2000.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%),
scattered showers. Near 8000 feet, partly
cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly sunny
(20-30%), isolated snow showers after 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 5000 feet
33-43 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........17-27% near 5000 feet
24-34% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 69-79. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 72-82.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 75-85.
$$