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 020924
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
224 AM MST Tue Dec 2 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...
COZ200-022300-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
224 AM MST Tue Dec 2 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered snow showers after 1200. Near 8000
feet, numerous snow showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....27-37 F near 6000 feet
19-29 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........50-60% near 6000 feet
58-73% 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....Northwest 25 to 35 mph becoming west 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....18-28 F near 6000 feet
11-21 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........86-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 2400, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....27-37 F near 6000 feet
17-27 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........50-60% near 6000 feet
62-77% 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....North 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 7 above-17. Highs 28-38. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 14-24. Highs 31-41. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 6000 feet.
Lows 18-28. Highs 37-47. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 19-29. Highs 36-46.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 19-29. Highs 37-47.
$$
COZ201-022300-
Routt Forecast Area-
224 AM MST Tue Dec 2 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers
until 1200, then numerous snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....21-31 F.
Min humidity........64-79%.
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....Northwest 25 to 35 mph becoming west 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Numerous snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....10-20 F.
Max humidity........88-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph becoming northwest 10 to 15
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Numerous snow showers until
1200, then scattered snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....19-29 F.
Min humidity........62-77%.
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....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 1 above-11. Highs 20-30. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 9 above-19.
Highs 22-32. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Numerous snow showers. Lows 16-26. Highs 26-36. West
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous snow showers. Lows 18-28. Highs
27-37.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 16-26.
Highs 28-38.
$$
COZ202-022300-
White River Forecast Area-
224 AM MST Tue Dec 2 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....29-39 F near 6000 feet
20-30 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........50-60% near 6000 feet
55-70% 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....Northwest 20 to 30 mph becoming west 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers
near 6000 feet and numerous snow showers near
8000 feet.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....15-25 F.
Max humidity........91-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Near 8000 feet, scattered snow
showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....27-37 F near 6000 feet
18-28 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........51-61% near 6000 feet
69-84% 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....North 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1600, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 6 above-16. Highs 29-39. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 8000 feet.
Lows 13-23. Highs 32-42. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 8000 feet.
Lows 17-27. Highs 37-47. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 8000 feet.
Lows 19-29. Highs 38-48.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18-28. Highs 38-48.
$$
COZ203-022300-
Lower Colorado River-
224 AM MST Tue Dec 2 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....27-37 F near 6000 feet
21-31 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........56-71%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....18-28 F.
Max humidity........87-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph becoming northwest 10 to 15
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 2400, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Scattered snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....30-40 F near 6000 feet
22-32 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........57-67%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 30-40. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 14-24. Highs 31-41. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 18-28.
Highs 35-45. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 22-32. Highs 38-48.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 20-30. Highs 38-48.
$$
COZ205-022300-
Colorado River Headwaters-
224 AM MST Tue Dec 2 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers
until 1200, then numerous snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....27-37 F.
Min humidity........59-74%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....12-22 F.
Max humidity........87-100%.
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....West 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers
until 1200, then snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....25-35 F.
Min humidity........58-73%.
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....South 5 to 10 mph shifting to the north in the
afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 2 above-12. Highs 23-33. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 7 above-17.
Highs 24-34. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 13-23.
Highs 28-38. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 17-27.
Highs 30-40.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 13-23.
Highs 30-40.
$$
COZ290-022300-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
224 AM MST Tue Dec 2 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 8000 feet,
scattered snow showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....29-39 F near 6000 feet
25-35 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........47-57%.
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 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....16-26 F near 6000 feet
13-23 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........86-100%.
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....West 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Near 6000 feet, scattered snow
showers. Near 8000 feet, scattered snow showers
until 1200, then numerous snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....27-37 F near 6000 feet
19-29 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........57-72% near 6000 feet
70-85% 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....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 13-23. Highs 32-42. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 14-24. Highs 34-44. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 18-28. Highs 40-50. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 22-32. Highs 41-51.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 22-32. Highs 42-52.
$$
COZ291-022300-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
224 AM MST Tue Dec 2 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered snow showers
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....22-32 F.
Min humidity........44-54%.
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....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Scattered snow showers until
2400, then numerous snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....12-22 F.
Max humidity........87-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers
until 1200, then numerous snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....21-31 F.
Min humidity........68-83%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 5 above-15. Highs 26-36. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 7 above-17. Highs 27-37. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 11-21. Highs 32-42. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 34-44.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 34-44.
$$
COZ292-022300-
North Fork Forecast Area-
224 AM MST Tue Dec 2 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....30-40 F near 6000 feet
23-33 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........56-66%.
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....West 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers
until 2400. Numerous snow showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....15-25 F near 6000 feet
13-23 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........90-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 2400, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered snow showers. Near 8000 feet,
scattered snow showers until 1200, then
numerous snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....30-40 F near 6000 feet
20-30 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........64-79% near 6000 feet
72-87% near 8000 feet.
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....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 13-23. Highs 31-41. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 13-23. Highs 32-42. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 6000 feet
and scattered snow showers near 8000 feet. Lows 16-26. Highs
38-48. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 21-31.
Highs 39-49.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 20-30. Highs 39-49.
$$
COZ293-022300-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
224 AM MST Tue Dec 2 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered snow showers
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....29-39 F.
Min humidity........56-71%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers
until 2400, then numerous snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....13-23 F.
Max humidity........84-99%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....25-35 F.
Min humidity........60-75%.
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....West 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 2 above-12. Highs 23-33. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 2 above-12. Highs 24-34. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows
8 above-18. Highs 30-40. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 15-25.
Highs 31-41.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 32-42.
$$
COZ207-022300-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
224 AM MST Tue Dec 2 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....35-45 F.
Min humidity........35-45%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....19-29 F.
Max humidity........82-97%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....32-42 F.
Min humidity........56-66%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 13-23. Highs 34-44. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 12-22. Highs 36-46. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 15-25. Highs 41-51. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 19-29. Highs 43-53.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 19-29. Highs 43-53.
$$
COZ294-022300-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
224 AM MST Tue Dec 2 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Scattered snow showers after
1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....28-38 F.
Min humidity........34-44%.
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 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....14-24 F.
Max humidity........86-100%.
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....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....24-34 F.
Min humidity........63-78%.
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....West 15 to 20 mph becoming northwest 10 to 15
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 7 above-17. Highs 27-37. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 29-39. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 12-22. Highs 33-43. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 16-26. Highs 36-46.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 17-27. Highs 36-46.
$$
COZ295-022300-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
224 AM MST Tue Dec 2 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....31-41 F.
Min humidity........39-49%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph increasing to 35 to 45 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....15-25 F.
Max humidity........86-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers
until 1200, then numerous snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....27-37 F.
Min humidity........60-75%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 11-21. Highs 27-37. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 7 above-17. Highs 30-40. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 34-44. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 13-23. Highs 36-46.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 13-23. Highs 38-48.
$$
UTZ485-022300-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
224 AM MST Tue Dec 2 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....29-39 F near 7000 feet
22-32 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........49-59%.
24 hr trend......18% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 7000 feet,
scattered snow showers until 2400, then
numerous snow showers. Near 10000 feet,
scattered snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....15-25 F near 7000 feet
5-15 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........80-95%.
24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................40 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Scattered snow showers until
1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....22-32 F near 7000 feet
12-22 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........56-66% near 7000 feet
59-74% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......8% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................30 percent.
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...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 9 above-19. Highs 25-35. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 29-39. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 10000 feet
. Lows 21-31. Highs 34-44. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 21-31. Highs 33-43.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 20-30. Highs 34-44.
$$
UTZ486-022300-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
224 AM MST Tue Dec 2 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 8000 feet,
scattered snow showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....30-40 F near 5000 feet
17-27 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........48-58% near 5000 feet
58-73% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% wetter.
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 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....18-28 F near 5000 feet
10-20 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........76-91% near 5000 feet
82-97% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Near 5000 feet, isolated snow
showers until 1200. Near 8000 feet, scattered
snow showers until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....28-38 F near 5000 feet
17-27 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........48-58% near 5000 feet
61-76% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1600, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 750 until 1500,
then less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 12-22. Highs 26-36. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet. Lows 16-26. Highs 29-39. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet. Lows 20-30. Highs 35-45. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 22-32. Highs 35-45.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 21-31. Highs 36-46.
$$
UTZ487-022300-
Book Cliffs-
224 AM MST Tue Dec 2 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 5000 feet,
isolated snow showers until 1200. Near 8000
feet, scattered snow showers until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....32-42 F near 5000 feet
25-35 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........42-52% near 5000 feet
57-72% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......15% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....18-28 F near 5000 feet
12-22 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........82-97%.
24 hr trend......22% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Near 8000 feet, scattered
snow showers until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....25-35 F near 5000 feet
21-31 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........50-60% near 5000 feet
64-79% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......8% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1600, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......500 until 1600, then less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 11-21. Highs 31-41. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 15-25. Highs 34-44. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 20-30. Highs 40-50. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 22-32. Highs 40-50.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 22-32. Highs 39-49.
$$
UTZ490-022300-
Colorado River Basin-
224 AM MST Tue Dec 2 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....32-42 F near 5000 feet
20-30 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........56-66%.
24 hr trend......26% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then south.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....19-29 F.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........89-100% near 5000 feet
80-95% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......12% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Near 7000 feet, isolated snow
showers until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....34-44 F near 5000 feet
26-36 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........51-61% near 5000 feet
57-67% near 7000 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.......4000 ft AGL until 1600, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 550 until 1600,
then less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 16-26. Highs 32-42. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 17-27. Highs 34-44. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 20-30. Highs 39-49. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 23-33. Highs 41-51.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 23-33. Highs 40-50.
$$
UTZ491-022300-
Southeast Utah-
224 AM MST Tue Dec 2 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
1200, then mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 8000
feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....36-46 F near 5000 feet
25-35 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........39-49%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
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 1700, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 8000 feet,
scattered snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....21-31 F.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........81-96%.
24 hr trend......19% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.WEDNESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Near 8000 feet, scattered
snow showers until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....35-45 F near 5000 feet
21-31 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........57-67% near 5000 feet
67-82% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......18% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 18-28. Highs 35-45. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 17-27. Highs 37-47. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 20-30. Highs 42-52. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 22-32. Highs 44-54.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 23-33. Highs 43-53.
$$