Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
505
FNUS55 KGJT 122005
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
205 PM MDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.DISCUSSION...
Another push of moisture is expected Monday from the remnants of
the next tropical system, Raymond. Unsettled weather continues for
much of the week as another system moves across the area from the
west. With so much precip, fire weather concerns will remain at
a minimum.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-131215-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
205 PM MDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%) until 2400, then partly cloudy
(30-40%). Isolated showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F.
Max humidity........73-88% near 6000 feet
63-78% 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 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then
mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers until
1200. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F near 6000 feet
46-56 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....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Fair after 1500.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous showers
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
Max humidity........83-98%.
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....Southwest 35 to 45 mph increasing to 45 to 55
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers until 1200, then isolated
showers and thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet,
isolated showers. Isolated thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 6000 feet
49-59 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........47-57% near 6000 feet
56-66% near 8000 feet.
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.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 40 to 50 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6000 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...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 40-50. Highs 55-65. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cooler. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 30-40.
Highs 45-55. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet. Lows
27-37. Highs 47-57. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet. Lows
26-36. Highs 50-60.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 54-64.
$$
COZ201-131215-
Routt Forecast Area-
205 PM MDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Isolated showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....28-38 F.
Max humidity........65-80%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers until 1200,
then scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F.
Min humidity........51-61%.
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 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
Max humidity........81-96%.
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....Southwest 40 to 50 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers until
1200. Isolated thunderstorms. Isolated showers
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 F.
Min humidity........43-53%.
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 40 to 50 mph decreasing to 35 to 45
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 ft AGL until
1700, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 35-45. Highs 53-63. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 28-38. Highs 40-50. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 24-34. Highs
39-49. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 24-34. Highs
41-51.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 48-58.
$$
COZ202-131215-
White River Forecast Area-
205 PM MDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%) until 2400, then partly cloudy
(30-40%). Near 6000 feet, patchy fog after
2400, isolated showers after 2400. Near 8000
feet, scattered showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
Max humidity........76-91% near 6000 feet
65-80% 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....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%), patchy
fog until 1200. Near 8000 feet, partly cloudy
(50-60%) until 1200, then mostly cloudy
(70-80%). Scattered showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F near 6000 feet
46-56 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........48-58% near 6000 feet
56-66% 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 until 1200. Fair after 1500.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered thunderstorms until 2400. Numerous
showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
near 8000 feet, showers and scattered
thunderstorms until 2400, then numerous showers
and isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....38-48 F.
Max humidity........86-100%.
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....Southwest 35 to 45 mph increasing to 45 to 55
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%),
scattered showers until 1200. Isolated
thunderstorms. Isolated showers after 1200.
near 8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%), scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F near 6000 feet
50-60 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........45-55% near 6000 feet
56-66% 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.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 40 to 50 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 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...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 40-50. Highs 57-67. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cooler. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 30-40.
Highs 45-55. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 26-36. Highs
47-57. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 6000 feet. Lows
26-36. Highs 50-60.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 55-65.
$$
COZ203-131215-
Lower Colorado River-
205 PM MDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%) until 2400, then partly cloudy
(30-40%). Isolated showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....38-48 F near 6000 feet
32-42 F near 8000 feet.
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.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F near 6000 feet
47-57 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........52-62%.
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.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Showers until 2400.
Scattered thunderstorms. Numerous showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....45-55 F near 6000 feet
38-48 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........76-91%.
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 40 to 50 mph increasing to 45 to 55
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Isolated thunderstorms until
1200. Scattered showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 6000 feet
53-63 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........41-51%.
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.
Mixing Height.......5500 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...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 44-54. Highs 60-70. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cooler. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 37-47.
Highs 50-60. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 31-41. Highs
50-60. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 30-40. Highs
53-63.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 57-67.
$$
COZ205-131215-
Colorado River Headwaters-
205 PM MDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Isolated showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....31-41 F.
Max humidity........67-82%.
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%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 F.
Min humidity........51-61%.
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....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....37-47 F.
Max humidity........80-95%.
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 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%). Scattered showers until 1200.
Isolated thunderstorms. Isolated showers after
1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....60-70 F.
Min humidity........33-43%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 30 to 40
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......6500 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...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 36-46. Highs 57-67. 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. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 25-35. Highs
42-52. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 24-34. Highs
45-55.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 51-61.
$$
COZ290-131215-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
205 PM MDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%) until 2400, then partly cloudy
(30-40%). Near 6000 feet, scattered showers
after 2400. Near 8000 feet, scattered showers
and isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....38-48 F near 6000 feet
34-44 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........71-86% 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.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 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 (70-80%). 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.....56-66 F near 6000 feet
51-61 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........54-64% near 6000 feet
58-73% 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.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet, showers
until 2400. Scattered thunderstorms. Numerous
showers after 2400. Near 8000 feet, showers and
scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....42-52 F near 6000 feet
40-50 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........74-89% near 6000 feet
86-100% near 8000 feet.
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 40 to 50 mph becoming south and
increasing to 45 to 55 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet, scattered
showers and thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet,
scattered showers and thunderstorms until 1200,
then isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Max temperature.....61-71 F near 6000 feet
54-64 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........37-47%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
south 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 40 to 50 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 46-56. Highs 61-71. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 37-47. Highs
52-62. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 53-63. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 56-66.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 60-70.
$$
COZ291-131215-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
205 PM MDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%) until 2400, then partly cloudy
(30-40%). Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F.
Max humidity........80-95%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). 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........53-63%.
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.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....39-49 F.
Max humidity........79-94%.
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 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms until 1200, then isolated showers
and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F.
Min humidity........33-43%.
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.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then 20 to 30
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 40-50. Highs 56-66. South winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 40 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 32-42. Highs
47-57. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 23-33. Highs 45-55. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 48-58.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 54-64.
$$
COZ292-131215-
North Fork Forecast Area-
205 PM MDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Scattered showers after
2400. Near 8000 feet, patchy fog after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....34-44 F near 6000 feet
33-43 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........72-87%.
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 25 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). 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.....58-68 F near 6000 feet
50-60 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........55-65%.
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....Southwest 40 to 50 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms.
near 8000 feet, numerous showers until 2400.
Scattered thunderstorms. Showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....39-49 F.
Max humidity........76-91%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%). Scattered showers until 1200.
Isolated thunderstorms. Isolated showers after
1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....66-76 F near 6000 feet
57-67 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........34-44%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 43-53. Highs 65-75. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cooler. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 37-47. Highs 53-63. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
31-41. Highs 52-62. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 55-65.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 60-70.
$$
COZ293-131215-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
205 PM MDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Scattered showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....32-42 F.
Max humidity........72-87%.
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 20 to 25 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.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 F.
Min humidity........52-62%.
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.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....38-48 F.
Max humidity........79-94%.
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 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%). Scattered showers until 1200.
Isolated thunderstorms. Isolated showers after
1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....60-70 F.
Min humidity........32-42%.
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 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then south 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36-46. 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...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 24-34. Highs
45-55. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 22-32. Highs 48-58.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 53-63.
$$
COZ207-131215-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
205 PM MDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....42-52 F.
Max humidity........82-97%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 2400, then 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F.
Min humidity........56-66%.
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.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Showers until 2400.
Scattered thunderstorms. Numerous showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....44-54 F.
Max humidity........84-99%.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 40 to 50 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms until 1200, then isolated showers
and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Max temperature.....62-72 F.
Min humidity........39-49%.
20-foot winds.......Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Localized gusts
up to 30 mph increasing to 40 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 44-54. Highs 63-73. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.THURSDAY...Cooler. Mostly clear. Scattered showers. Lows 34-44.
Highs 53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 56-66.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 59-69.
$$
COZ294-131215-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
205 PM MDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
Max humidity........86-100%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.
CWR.................10 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%). Numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F.
Min humidity........67-82%.
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 40 to 50 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
Max humidity........88-100%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 40 to 50 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms until 1200, then isolated showers
and thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....51-61 F.
Min humidity........47-57%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
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
44-54. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 22-32. Highs 45-55. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 23-33. Highs 48-58.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 51-61.
$$
COZ295-131215-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
205 PM MDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Patchy fog. Scattered showers
and isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
Max humidity........87-100%.
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....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....51-61 F.
Min humidity........65-80%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....38-48 F.
Max humidity........88-100%.
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 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Scattered thunderstorms until
1200. Scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F.
Min humidity........51-61%.
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.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 39-49. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 49-59. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 48-58. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 23-33. Highs 51-61.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 54-64.
$$
UTZ485-131215-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
205 PM MDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%) until 2400, then partly cloudy
(30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....28-38 F near 7000 feet
19-29 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........62-77% near 7000 feet
71-86% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......33% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
1200, then mostly cloudy (60-70%), isolated
showers until 1200. Near 10000 feet, partly
cloudy (50-60%), isolated snow showers until
1200, isolated showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 7000 feet
39-49 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........43-53% near 7000 feet
55-70% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......6% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then south 15
to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1000 after 1200.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous showers
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....37-47 F near 7000 feet
28-38 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......9 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........82-97% near 7000 feet
90-100% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......24% wetter.
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.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......850 until 1900, then less than 500.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Near
10000 feet, mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200,
then partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers
until 1200. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 7000 feet
39-49 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........50-60% near 7000 feet
63-78% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......7% wetter.
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.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then 20 to 30
mph.
Clearing Index......500 until 1000, then 1050.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...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 46-56. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers near 7000 feet and
scattered snow showers near 10000 feet. Lows 27-37. Highs 39-49.
Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 25-35. Highs 43-53. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 26-36. Highs 45-55.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 49-59.
$$
UTZ486-131215-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
205 PM MDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%) until 2400, then partly cloudy
(30-40%). Isolated showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....31-41 F.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........60-75%.
24 hr trend......19% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%),
isolated showers until 1200, scattered showers
and isolated thunderstorms after 1200. Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200,
then mostly cloudy (60-70%), isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F near 5000 feet
40-50 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........45-55%.
24 hr trend......16% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then south.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200, then 800.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until
2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous showers
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
24 hr trend......9 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........78-93%.
24 hr trend......15% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
CWR.................40 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......600 until 1900, then less than 500.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%), isolated
thunderstorms. Isolated showers after 1200.
near 8000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%),
isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Scattered showers until 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F near 5000 feet
44-54 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........50-60% near 5000 feet
58-73% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......10% 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.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 41-51. Highs 51-61. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers . Lows 32-42. Highs
44-54. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 28-38. Highs 46-56. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 48-58.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 51-61.
$$
UTZ487-131215-
Book Cliffs-
205 PM MDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%) until 2400, then partly cloudy
(30-40%). Near 5000 feet, isolated showers
after 2400. Near 8000 feet, scattered showers
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........63-78% near 5000 feet
73-88% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......24% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.COLUMBUS DAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F near 5000 feet
47-57 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........47-57% near 5000 feet
57-72% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......31% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200, then 750.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered thunderstorms
until 2400. Numerous showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....42-52 F near 5000 feet
35-45 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......9 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........79-94% near 5000 feet
88-100% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......20% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
CWR.................50 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......500 until 1900, then less than 500.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 5000 feet
48-58 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........42-52% near 5000 feet
56-71% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......7% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0800. 1050 after 1000.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 42-52. Highs 55-65. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers . Lows 31-41. Highs
46-56. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 49-59. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 51-61.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 55-65.
$$
UTZ490-131215-
Colorado River Basin-
205 PM MDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%) until 2400, then partly cloudy
(40-50%). Near 5000 feet, isolated showers
after 2400. Near 7000 feet, scattered showers
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....39-49 F.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........60-75%.
24 hr trend......18% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 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.....59-69 F near 5000 feet
51-61 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........51-61%.
24 hr trend......29% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................50 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered thunderstorms
until 2400. Numerous showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....47-57 F.
24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........72-87% 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.................60 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%),
scattered showers until 1200. Isolated
thunderstorms. Isolated showers after 1200.
near 7000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (40-50%), scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....66-76 F near 5000 feet
55-65 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........41-51% near 5000 feet
52-62% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......13% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1200, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then south 15
to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 46-56. Highs 60-70. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers . Lows 38-48. Highs
52-62. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 53-63. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 55-65.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 58-68.
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UTZ491-131215-
Southeast Utah-
205 PM MDT Sun Oct 12 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....43-53 F near 5000 feet
34-44 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........71-86% near 5000 feet
78-93% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
CWR.................10 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.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered showers until 1200. Scattered
thunderstorms. Numerous showers after 1200.
near 8000 feet, 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
47-57 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........52-62% near 5000 feet
65-80% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......15% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.MONDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet,
numerous showers until 2400. Scattered
thunderstorms. Scattered showers after 2400.
near 8000 feet, numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....47-57 F near 5000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........74-89% near 5000 feet
83-98% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................60 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......750 until 1900, then less than 500.
.TUESDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%) until
1200, then mostly sunny (20-30%), scattered
showers until 1200. Isolated thunderstorms.
Isolated showers after 1200. Near 8000 feet,
mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%), scattered thunderstorms until
1200. Scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....66-76 F near 5000 feet
50-60 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........39-49% near 5000 feet
55-65% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......12% drier.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 1050.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 45-55. Highs 63-73. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers . Lows 37-47. Highs
55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 58-68.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 61-71.
$$