Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
941
FNUS55 KGJT 100822
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
222 AM MDT Thu Oct 10 2024
.DISCUSSION...
Warm and dry conditions remain in place through the end of the
week. Isolated showers and possibly a thunderstorm are possible
along the southern Continental Divide this afternoon. Wetting
rains are not expected. Near critical relative humidities will
remain in place into the weekend, before an approaching
disturbance brings some moisture and a chance for precipitation
Sunday and into the new work week.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-110030-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
222 AM MDT Thu Oct 10 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Patchy smoke.
Max temperature.....73-83 F near 6000 feet
61-71 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........9-14%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1200, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then very good.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....45-55 F.
Max humidity........37-47% near 6000 feet
25-35% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Patchy smoke.
Max temperature.....71-81 F near 6000 feet
60-70 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........9-14%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 9000 ft AGL until
1700, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 40-50. Highs 73-83. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 39-49. Highs 72-82. Winds less than
15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 71-81. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 67-77.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 67-77.
$$
COZ201-110030-
Routt Forecast Area-
222 AM MDT Thu Oct 10 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....63-73 F.
Min humidity........13-23%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....42-52 F.
Max humidity........35-45%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Max temperature.....62-72 F.
Min humidity........12-22%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 5500 ft AGL until
1200, then 9500 ft AGL until 1700, then 5000 ft
AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15 to
20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 38-48. Highs 62-72. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 38-48. Highs
62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 61-71. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 36-46. Highs
58-68.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 34-44. Highs
57-67.
$$
COZ202-110030-
White River Forecast Area-
222 AM MDT Thu Oct 10 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, sunny (0-10%) until 1200, then
partly cloudy (30-40%), patchy smoke after
1200. Near 8000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....72-82 F near 6000 feet
61-71 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........10-15%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1100. 12000 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Very good after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....44-54 F near 6000 feet
45-55 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........35-45% near 6000 feet
25-35% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....71-81 F near 6000 feet
60-70 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........9-14%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 10000 ft AGL until
1700, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 41-51. Highs 73-83. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 40-50. Highs
72-82. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 71-81. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 38-48. Highs
68-78.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 67-77.
$$
COZ203-110030-
Lower Colorado River-
222 AM MDT Thu Oct 10 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....73-83 F near 6000 feet
64-74 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........11-16%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1200, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Very good after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....48-58 F.
Max humidity........29-39%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....72-82 F near 6000 feet
63-73 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........10-15%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1200, then 9000 ft AGL until
1700, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10
to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 46-56. Highs 74-84. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 46-56. Highs
72-82. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 45-55.
Highs 71-81. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 44-54. Highs
68-78.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 67-77.
$$
COZ205-110030-
Colorado River Headwaters-
222 AM MDT Thu Oct 10 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....66-76 F.
Min humidity........13-23%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph becoming west 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000. 10500 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....43-53 F.
Max humidity........39-49%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Max temperature.....65-75 F.
Min humidity........12-22%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 9500 ft AGL until
1700, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 37-47. Highs 63-73. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 37-47. Highs
62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 36-46. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 35-45. Highs
59-69.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 33-43. Highs
58-68.
$$
COZ290-110030-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
222 AM MDT Thu Oct 10 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....74-84 F near 6000 feet
62-72 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........9-14%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 12500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....44-54 F near 6000 feet
43-53 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........28-38%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Max temperature.....73-83 F near 6000 feet
62-72 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........8-13%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 10500 ft AGL until
1700, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 47-57. Highs 76-86. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 47-57. Highs
74-84. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 46-56. Highs 73-83. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 44-54. Highs
69-79.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 68-78.
$$
COZ291-110030-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
222 AM MDT Thu Oct 10 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....64-74 F.
Min humidity........11-21%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 11500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....41-51 F.
Max humidity........35-45%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....64-74 F.
Min humidity........12-17%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 6000 ft AGL until
1200, then 10500 ft AGL until 1700, then 6500
ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 40-50. Highs 66-76. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 40-50. Highs
64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 39-49. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 37-47. Highs
59-69.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 35-45. Highs
58-68.
$$
COZ292-110030-
North Fork Forecast Area-
222 AM MDT Thu Oct 10 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....73-83 F near 6000 feet
64-74 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........12-17%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100. 12000 ft AGL after
1300.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....43-53 F.
Max humidity........35-45%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....70-80 F near 6000 feet
64-74 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........11-16%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 10000 ft AGL until
1700, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 44-54. Highs 74-84. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 44-54. Highs
72-82. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet
and isolated showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows
43-53. Highs 71-81. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 42-52. Highs
67-77.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 66-76.
$$
COZ293-110030-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
222 AM MDT Thu Oct 10 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....64-74 F.
Min humidity........13-23%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....41-51 F.
Max humidity........48-58%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....64-74 F.
Min humidity........12-22%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 9500 ft AGL until
1700, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 34-44. Highs 65-75. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 35-45. Highs
63-73. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 34-44. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 33-43. Highs
60-70.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 32-42. Highs
58-68.
$$
COZ207-110030-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
222 AM MDT Thu Oct 10 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....76-86 F.
Min humidity........9-14%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100. 12500 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....46-56 F.
Max humidity........34-44%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....76-86 F.
Min humidity........9-14%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 10500 ft AGL until
1700, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 43-53. Highs 76-86. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 44-54. Highs
75-85. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 45-55. Highs 73-83. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 41-51. Highs 70-80.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 69-79.
$$
COZ294-110030-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
222 AM MDT Thu Oct 10 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....63-73 F.
Min humidity........12-17%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 11000 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....44-54 F.
Max humidity........34-44%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....63-73 F.
Min humidity........11-16%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 1000, then 3500 ft AGL until
1100, then 10000 ft AGL until 1700, then 6000
ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 40-50. Highs 66-76. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 40-50. Highs
64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 40-50. Highs 63-73. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 37-47. Highs
60-70.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 58-68.
$$
COZ295-110030-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
222 AM MDT Thu Oct 10 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....65-75 F.
Min humidity........13-23%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
Max humidity........44-54%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....65-75 F.
Min humidity........12-22%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 5500 ft AGL until
1200, then 10000 ft AGL until 1700, then 5500
ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 38-48. Highs 67-77. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
38-48. Highs 65-75. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 63-73. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 36-46. Highs
61-71.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 58-68.
$$
UTZ485-110030-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
222 AM MDT Thu Oct 10 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Patchy smoke.
Max temperature.....66-76 F near 7000 feet
50-60 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........11-21%.
24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 11500 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....46-56 F near 7000 feet
30-40 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........28-38%.
24 hr trend......9% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Near
10000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200,
then partly cloudy (30-40%). Patchy smoke.
Max temperature.....66-76 F near 7000 feet
49-59 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........11-21%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 9500 ft AGL until
1700, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 700 until 1200,
then 1050 until 1700, then 650.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 43-53. Highs 65-75. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 41-51. Highs 64-74. Winds less than
15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 63-73. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 60-70.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 60-70.
$$
UTZ486-110030-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
222 AM MDT Thu Oct 10 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Patchy smoke.
Max temperature.....72-82 F near 6000 feet
60-70 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........12-17%.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1200. 10000 ft AGL after
1300.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200. 1050 after 1300.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Patchy smoke.
Min temperature.....47-57 F.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........26-36%.
24 hr trend......12% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 2400, then northwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200,
then mostly sunny (20-30%). Patchy smoke.
Max temperature.....71-81 F near 6000 feet
57-67 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........11-16%.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 9000 ft AGL until
1700, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10 to 15
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 500 until 1200,
then 1050 until 1700, then 700.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 46-56. Highs 70-80. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 45-55. Highs 69-79. Winds less than
15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 68-78. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 65-75.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 65-75.
$$
UTZ487-110030-
Book Cliffs-
222 AM MDT Thu Oct 10 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Near 6000 feet, patchy smoke
after 1200.
Max temperature.....72-82 F near 6000 feet
66-76 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........9-14%.
24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1100. 11500 ft AGL after
1200.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Min temperature.....49-59 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........25-35%.
24 hr trend......10% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Near
8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200,
then partly cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....72-82 F near 6000 feet
65-75 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........8-13%.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 10000 ft AGL until
1700, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 1000.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 45-55. Highs 73-83. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 44-54. Highs 71-81. Winds less than
15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 8000 feet.
Lows 44-54. Highs 69-79. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 67-77.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 67-77.
$$
UTZ490-110030-
Colorado River Basin-
222 AM MDT Thu Oct 10 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....80-90 F near 5000 feet
68-78 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........9-14%.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1200. 11500 ft AGL after
1400.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1300. 1050 after 1400.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....50-60 F.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........24-34%.
24 hr trend......5% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....80-90 F near 5000 feet
68-78 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........8-13%.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1200, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1300, then 650 until 1400,
then 1000 until 1700, then 550.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 49-59. Highs 78-88. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 50-60. Highs 77-87. Winds less than
15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers . Lows 49-59.
Highs 74-84. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 71-81.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 71-81.
$$
UTZ491-110030-
Southeast Utah-
222 AM MDT Thu Oct 10 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....78-88 F near 5000 feet
63-73 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........9-14%.
24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1200, then 12000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200. 1050 after 1300.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....51-61 F.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........28-38% near 5000 feet
22-32% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....78-88 F near 5000 feet
63-73 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........8-13%.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1100, then 10000 ft AGL until
1700, then 6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200, then 1050 until 1700,
then 750.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 48-58. Highs 79-89. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
49-59. Highs 77-87. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 5000 feet
and isolated showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows
49-59. Highs 74-84. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
45-55. Highs 72-82.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 71-81.
$$