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 112116
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
316 PM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.DISCUSSION...Scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop
ahead of and along a cold front expected to move through late
tonight. Flash flooding is possible especially on recent burn
scars and areas where soils are already saturated from recent
rainfall. Conditions dry out on Sunday behind the cold front for
quieter conditions with another push of moisture expected Monday,
favoring southwest Colorado. Unsettled conditions will continue
periodically throughout the week with no fire weather concerns.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-121330-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
316 PM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
numerous showers until 2400. Scattered
thunderstorms. Showers after 2400. Near 8000
feet, scattered thunderstorms until 2400.
Showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F near 6000 feet
26-36 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........79-94% near 6000 feet
88-100% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph shifting to the
west after midnight. Localized gusts up to 40
mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph increasing to 45 to 55
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph until 2400, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%). Near 6000 feet, isolated
showers until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 F near 6000 feet
34-44 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........30-40% near 6000 feet
40-50% 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....West 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Near 6000 feet, patchy
fog after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F.
Max humidity........66-81% near 6000 feet
56-66% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 6000 feet, patchy
fog until 1200, scattered showers until 1200,
then isolated showers and thunderstorms. Near
8000 feet, scattered showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 F near 6000 feet
47-57 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........40-50% near 6000 feet
49-59% 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....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 39-49. Highs 60-70. South
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 39-49. Highs 57-67. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cooler. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 30-40.
Highs 46-56. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
26-36. Highs 46-56.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet. Lows
26-36. Highs 48-58.
$$
COZ201-121330-
Routt Forecast Area-
316 PM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers until
2400. Scattered thunderstorms. Showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....27-37 F.
Max humidity........85-100%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
CWR.................90 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph increasing to 40 to 50
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....39-49 F.
Min humidity........37-47%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 40 to 50 mph becoming west 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....27-37 F.
Max humidity........64-79%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F.
Min humidity........40-50%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 5500 ft AGL until
1700, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 35-45. Highs 54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 35-45. Highs 54-64. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cooler. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 29-39.
Highs 40-50. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 23-33. Highs
37-47.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated snow showers. Lows 23-33.
Highs 39-49.
$$
COZ202-121330-
White River Forecast Area-
316 PM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
2400. Scattered thunderstorms. Showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....32-42 F.
Max humidity........78-93% near 6000 feet
85-100% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph increasing to 40 to 50
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%). Near 6000 feet, isolated
showers until 1200. Near 8000 feet, scattered
showers until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....45-55 F near 6000 feet
38-48 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........29-39%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the morning.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Near 6000 feet, patchy
fog after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
Max humidity........70-85% near 6000 feet
59-74% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%), patchy
fog until 1200, scattered showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 1200. Near 8000 feet,
partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%), scattered showers until 1200,
then numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 6000 feet
47-57 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........40-50% near 6000 feet
48-58% 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....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 6000 ft AGL until
1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 39-49. Highs 60-70. South winds 10 to 20 mph with
gusts to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 39-49. Highs 58-68. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cooler. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 31-41.
Highs 47-57. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 26-36. Highs
47-57.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
isolated snow showers near 8000 feet. Lows 26-36. Highs 49-59.
$$
COZ203-121330-
Lower Colorado River-
316 PM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....40-50 F near 6000 feet
32-42 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........72-87%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 3 to 6 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph increasing to 40 to 50
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%). Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....51-61 F near 6000 feet
43-53 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........25-35%.
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....Southwest 35 to 45 mph becoming west 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%) until 2400, then partly cloudy
(30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....38-48 F near 6000 feet
31-41 F near 8000 feet.
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.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms until
1200. Scattered showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F near 6000 feet
49-59 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........41-51%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1200, then 4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 44-54. Highs 63-73. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 44-54. Highs 61-71. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cooler. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 37-47.
Highs 51-61. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 30-40. Highs
49-59.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 30-40. Highs
51-61.
$$
COZ205-121330-
Colorado River Headwaters-
316 PM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers until
2400. Scattered thunderstorms. Numerous showers
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F.
Max humidity........78-93%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 3 to 6 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................90 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph increasing to 35 to 45
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....46-56 F.
Min humidity........32-42%.
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....Southwest 35 to 45 mph becoming west 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Patchy fog after 2400.
Isolated showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F.
Max humidity........64-79%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F.
Min humidity........39-49%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 36-46. Highs 57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36-46. Highs 58-68. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cooler. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 31-41. Highs 45-55. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 24-34. Highs
41-51.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated snow showers. Lows 23-33.
Highs 43-53.
$$
COZ290-121330-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
316 PM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers until 2400. Scattered
thunderstorms. Numerous showers after 2400.
near 8000 feet, numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....38-48 F near 6000 feet
35-45 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........74-89% near 6000 feet
86-100% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph increasing to 35 to 45
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
1200. Mostly sunny (10-20%) after 1200. Near
8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 6000 feet
46-56 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........29-39% near 6000 feet
39-49% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the morning.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph becoming west 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 6000 feet,
isolated showers after 2400. Near 8000 feet,
isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....35-45 F near 6000 feet
33-43 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........66-81% near 6000 feet
75-90% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 1200, then numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet, scattered
showers until 1200. Scattered thunderstorms.
Numerous showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 6000 feet
50-60 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........46-56% near 6000 feet
55-65% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
south 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 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 cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 46-56. Highs 63-73. South
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 46-56. Highs 62-72. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 38-48. Highs
53-63. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 52-62.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 55-65.
$$
COZ291-121330-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
316 PM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
2400. Scattered thunderstorms. Numerous showers
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
Max humidity........82-97%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph increasing to 35 to 45
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%). Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F.
Min humidity........39-49%.
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....Southwest 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%) until 2400, then partly cloudy
(30-40%). Patchy fog. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F.
Max humidity........75-90%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 1200, then numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....49-59 F.
Min humidity........49-59%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 40-50. Highs 57-67. South winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 40 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cooler. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 32-42.
Highs 46-56. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 23-33. Highs 43-53.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 46-56.
$$
COZ292-121330-
North Fork Forecast Area-
316 PM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
2400. Scattered thunderstorms. Numerous showers
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....38-48 F near 6000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........73-88% near 6000 feet
85-100% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................90 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) after
1200. Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200. Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) after 1200.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 F near 6000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........29-39% near 6000 feet
39-49% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph becoming west 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Near 8000 feet, patchy
fog.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....34-44 F near 6000 feet
33-43 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........61-76% near 6000 feet
68-83% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet, isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Scattered showers.
Scattered thunderstorms after 1200. Near 8000
feet, patchy fog until 1200, scattered showers
and isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....60-70 F near 6000 feet
51-61 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........42-52% near 6000 feet
48-58% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 44-54. Highs 66-76. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 43-53. Highs 66-76. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cooler. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 37-47.
Highs 54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
30-40. Highs 52-62.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 6000 feet. Lows
29-39. Highs 53-63.
$$
COZ293-121330-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
316 PM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Patchy fog until 2400.
Scattered showers until 2400. Scattered
thunderstorms. Showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
Max humidity........83-98%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................90 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....51-61 F.
Min humidity........34-44%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph becoming west 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1200, then
good until 1500, then fair.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Patchy fog after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....31-41 F.
Max humidity........69-84%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 F.
Min humidity........45-55%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 37-47. Highs 59-69. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 35-45. Highs 59-69. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cooler. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 31-41. Highs 47-57. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 23-33. Highs
44-54.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 21-31. Highs 46-56.
$$
COZ207-121330-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
316 PM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms. Patchy fog after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....43-53 F.
Max humidity........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....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F.
Min humidity........33-43%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the morning.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Patchy fog after 2400.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
Max humidity........78-93%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Scattered showers until 1200. Scattered
thunderstorms. Numerous showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F.
Min humidity........51-61%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 45-55. Highs 64-74. South winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 44-54. Highs 64-74. South winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 40 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 35-45. Highs
55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 53-63.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 55-65.
$$
COZ294-121330-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
316 PM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90%). Numerous showers until
2400. Scattered thunderstorms. Showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
Max humidity........89-100%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 40
mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%). Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F.
Min humidity........38-48%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the morning.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Patchy fog. Isolated
showers and thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
Max humidity........80-95%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
1200. Scattered thunderstorms. Numerous showers
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F.
Min humidity........61-76%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 54-64. South winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 40 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 39-49. Highs 53-63. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
45 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 29-39. Highs
45-55. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 22-32. Highs 44-54.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 23-33. Highs 46-56.
$$
COZ295-121330-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
316 PM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Patchy fog. Numerous
showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....39-49 F.
Max humidity........89-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................90 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F.
Min humidity........37-47%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 25 to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Patchy fog until
2400, areas of fog after 2400. Isolated showers
and thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....35-45 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....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Isolated thunderstorms until 1200. Numerous
showers. Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....51-61 F.
Min humidity........62-77%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows 38-48. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 39-49. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 32-42. Highs 49-59. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 23-33. Highs 47-57.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 23-33. Highs 49-59.
$$
UTZ485-121330-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
316 PM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 7000 feet,
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms
until 2400, then scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Near 10000 feet, showers and
scattered thunderstorms until 2400, then
numerous showers.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....29-39 F near 7000 feet
18-28 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......12 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........76-91% near 7000 feet
87-100% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......14% drier.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the
west after midnight. Localized gusts up to 40
mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then
northwest.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900. Less than 500 after 0300.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....39-49 F near 7000 feet
31-41 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......15 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........38-48% near 7000 feet
44-54% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......38% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then
southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 800 until 1400,
then less than 500.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....28-38 F near 7000 feet
19-29 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........56-71% near 7000 feet
63-78% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......24% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 7000 feet,
isolated showers until 1200. Near 10000 feet,
isolated snow showers until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F near 7000 feet
38-48 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......9 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........42-52% near 7000 feet
53-63% near 10000 feet.
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.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 5500 ft AGL until
1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 500 until 1100,
then 1000 until 1700, then 600.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy near 7000 feet and mostly cloudy near
10000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
7000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
10000 feet. Lows 37-47. Highs 51-61. South winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and isolated showers and
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 38-48. Highs 48-58. South
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy near 7000 feet and mostly cloudy near
10000 feet and scattered showers near 7000 feet and scattered
snow showers near 10000 feet. Lows 28-38. Highs 40-50. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 24-34. Highs 41-51.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 7000 feet and
isolated snow showers near 10000 feet. Lows 26-36. Highs 44-54.
$$
UTZ486-121330-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
316 PM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Showers and scattered
thunderstorms until 2400. Near 5000 feet,
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
after 2400. Near 8000 feet, numerous showers
and isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F near 5000 feet
27-37 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......12 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........71-86% near 5000 feet
87-100% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......22% drier.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 40
mph.
CWR.................90 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then west.
Clearing Index......900 until 1900, then 600 until 2300, then 1050
until 0200, then 550 until 0500, then less than
500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 5000 feet
32-42 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......11 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........33-43% near 5000 feet
42-52% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......37% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900, then 850 until 1400,
then 550.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........57-67%.
24 hr trend......14% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 5000 feet,
isolated showers. Isolated thunderstorms after
1200. Near 8000 feet, scattered showers until
1200, isolated showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 5000 feet
41-51 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........45-55% near 5000 feet
51-61% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......18% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then south.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 600 until 1200,
then 950 until 1700, then 550.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 41-51. Highs 56-66. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 42-52. Highs 53-63. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers . Lows 32-42. Highs
45-55. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 28-38. Highs 45-55.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet. Lows
29-39. Highs 47-57.
$$
UTZ487-121330-
Book Cliffs-
316 PM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered showers and thunderstorms until 2400,
then numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet, scattered
thunderstorms until 2400. Numerous showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
24 hr trend......10 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........74-89% near 5000 feet
88-100% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......18% drier.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph shifting to the west
after midnight. Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph until 2400, then west.
Clearing Index......750 until 1900. Less than 500 after 0400.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then sunny
(0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F near 5000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......11 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........22-32% near 5000 feet
31-41% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......40% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph in the morning.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%) until 2400, then partly cloudy
(40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........56-71% near 5000 feet
64-79% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......22% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 8000
feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered
showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 5000 feet
48-58 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........39-49% near 5000 feet
53-63% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......17% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................30 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1000 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms near
6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 41-51. Highs 59-69. South winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 42-52. Highs 57-67. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers . Lows 32-42. Highs
49-59. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 49-59.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 6000 feet. Lows
29-39. Highs 51-61.
$$
UTZ490-121330-
Colorado River Basin-
316 PM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered showers until 2400. Scattered
thunderstorms. Numerous showers after 2400.
near 7000 feet, numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....41-51 F.
24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........70-85% near 5000 feet
81-96% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......23% drier.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then sunny
(0-10%). Isolated showers until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F near 5000 feet
45-55 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......9 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........24-34% near 5000 feet
30-40% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......45% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the morning.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....39-49 F.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........57-72%.
24 hr trend......15% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....63-73 F near 5000 feet
52-62 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........41-51% near 5000 feet
49-59% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......16% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then south.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200, then 900 until 1600,
then 600.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy near 5000 feet and mostly cloudy near
7000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
7000 feet. Lows 47-57. Highs 65-75. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 47-57. Highs 62-72. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 5000 feet and
scattered showers near 7000 feet. Lows 38-48. Highs 53-63. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 53-63.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 55-65.
$$
UTZ491-121330-
Southeast Utah-
316 PM MDT Sat Oct 11 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered showers and thunderstorms. Near 8000
feet, scattered showers until 2400. Scattered
thunderstorms. Numerous showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....44-54 F near 5000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........80-95%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................60 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......500 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....60-70 F near 5000 feet
44-54 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........32-42% near 5000 feet
38-48% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......28% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 5000 feet, patchy
fog after 2400. Near 8000 feet, isolated
showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....43-53 F near 5000 feet
33-43 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........73-88%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
1200, then mostly cloudy (60-70%), patchy fog
until 1200, isolated thunderstorms until 1200.
Scattered showers. Scattered thunderstorms
after 1200. Near 8000 feet, mostly cloudy
(70-80%), scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200, then numerous showers
and scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....63-73 F near 5000 feet
48-58 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........46-56% near 5000 feet
56-71% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......11% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................50 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy near 5000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 47-57. Highs 66-76. South winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 46-56. Highs 64-74. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers . Lows 37-47. Highs
56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 55-65.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 57-67.
$$