Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
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Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
218 PM MDT Wed Oct 15 2025

.DISCUSSION...

Showers and thunderstorms continue across the San Juans this
evening. Gusty outflow winds, small hail, and heavy rain are
possible with a few storms. Shower activity will remain confined
to northeast Utah and northwest Colorado on Thursday. Quieter
conditions return Friday and into the weekend. Critical fire
weather conditions are not expected.

...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...

COZ200-161230-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
218 PM MDT Wed Oct 15 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet,
                    scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
                    near 8000 feet, scattered showers and
                    thunderstorms until 2400, then numerous showers
                    and isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F near 6000 feet
                    24-34 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........82-97%.
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....South 45 to 55 mph becoming southwest and
                    decreasing to 35 to 45 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%),
                    scattered showers until 1200, isolated showers
                    after 1200. Near 8000 feet, mostly cloudy
                    (60-70%) until 1200, then partly cloudy
                    (50-60%), isolated thunderstorms until 1200.
                    Scattered snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F near 6000 feet
                    32-42 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........43-53% near 6000 feet
                    59-74% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
                    Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....26-36 F.
Max humidity........83-98%.
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....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
                    sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....46-56 F near 6000 feet
                    36-46 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........38-48% near 6000 feet
                    50-60% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 51-61. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 56-66. Southwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 30-40. Highs
52-62. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated snow showers. Lows 24-34.
Highs 49-59.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 27-37. Highs 50-60.

$$

COZ201-161230-
Routt Forecast Area-
218 PM MDT Wed Oct 15 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.....24-34 F.
Max humidity........83-98%.
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....South 35 to 45 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered snow showers
                    and isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then
                    scattered showers.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....38-48 F.
Min humidity........44-54%.
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.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph becoming west 20 to 30
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then good.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....22-32 F.
Max humidity........78-93%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F.
Min humidity........40-50%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1700, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 41-51. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 51-61. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 30-40. Highs
45-55. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 23-33. Highs 42-52.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 25-35. Highs 41-51.

$$

COZ202-161230-
White River Forecast Area-
218 PM MDT Wed Oct 15 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet,
                    scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
                    near 8000 feet, scattered showers until 2400.
                    Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous showers after
                    2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
Max humidity........80-95%.
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....South 45 to 55 mph becoming southwest and
                    decreasing to 35 to 45 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet,
                    scattered showers until 1200, isolated showers
                    after 1200. Near 8000 feet, scattered snow
                    showers and isolated thunderstorms until 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 6000 feet
                    36-46 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........38-48% near 6000 feet
                    46-56% 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....West 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in
                    the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....25-35 F.
Max humidity........83-98% near 6000 feet
                    72-87% 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....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F near 6000 feet
                    39-49 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........37-47%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1700, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 52-62. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 58-68. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 32-42. Highs
53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated snow showers near 6000 feet
and isolated snow showers near 8000 feet. Lows 26-36. Highs
50-60.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 28-38. Highs 50-60.

$$

COZ203-161230-
Lower Colorado River-
218 PM MDT Wed Oct 15 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
                    cloudy (50-60%). Scattered showers until 2400.
                    Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous showers after
                    2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....32-42 F near 6000 feet
                    27-37 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........69-84%.
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....South 45 to 55 mph becoming southwest and
                    decreasing to 40 to 50 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
                    sunny (10-20%). Scattered showers until
                    1200, isolated showers after 1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F near 6000 feet
                    39-49 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........31-41%.
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 25 to 35 mph becoming west 15 to 20
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
Max humidity........62-77%.
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....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 2400, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....49-59 F near 6000 feet
                    41-51 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........30-40%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 54-64. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 59-69. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 36-46. Highs
58-68. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 32-42. Highs 53-63.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 33-43. Highs 52-62.

$$

COZ205-161230-
Colorado River Headwaters-
218 PM MDT Wed Oct 15 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
                    cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers until 2400.
                    Scattered thunderstorms. Numerous showers after
                    2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....26-36 F.
Max humidity........77-92%.
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.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
                    sunny (20-30%). Scattered showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms until 1200, isolated showers after
                    1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F.
Min humidity........30-40%.
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.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 20 to 30
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....23-33 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....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....45-55 F.
Min humidity........29-39%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 46-56. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 30-40. Highs
50-60. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 24-34. Highs 45-55.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 25-35. Highs 44-54.

$$

COZ290-161230-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
218 PM MDT Wed Oct 15 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 8000 feet,
                    isolated thunderstorms until 2400. Scattered
                    showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F near 6000 feet
                    25-35 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........60-75% near 6000 feet
                    72-87% 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....South 45 to 55 mph becoming southwest and
                    decreasing to 35 to 45 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....49-59 F near 6000 feet
                    42-52 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........23-33%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph becoming west 15 to 20
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....26-36 F near 6000 feet
                    24-34 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........57-67% 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.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 6000 feet
                    42-52 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.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 57-67. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 63-73. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 60-70. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 33-43.
Highs 56-66.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 34-44. Highs 55-65.

$$

COZ291-161230-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
218 PM MDT Wed Oct 15 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Scattered showers and
                    isolated thunderstorms until 2400, then
                    isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....26-36 F.
Max humidity........69-84%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 35 mph decreasing to 25
                    mph after midnight.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 45 to 55 mph becoming southwest and
                    decreasing to 35 to 45 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL until
                    0400, then 4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 F.
Min humidity........23-33%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 15 to 20
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....23-33 F.
Max humidity........63-78%.
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....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F.
Min humidity........26-36%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph becoming northwest 10 to 15
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 25-35. Highs 50-60. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 53-63. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated thunderstorms and snow showers.
Lows 27-37. Highs 49-59.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 28-38. Highs 47-57.

$$

COZ292-161230-
North Fork Forecast Area-
218 PM MDT Wed Oct 15 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers and
                    isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F near 6000 feet
                    27-37 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........67-82%.
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....South 45 to 55 mph becoming southwest and
                    decreasing to 40 to 50 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%), isolated
                    showers until 1200. Near 8000 feet, partly
                    cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly sunny
                    (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....51-61 F near 6000 feet
                    41-51 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........25-35%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph becoming west 20 to 25
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....26-36 F near 6000 feet
                    24-34 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........62-77%.
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....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F near 6000 feet
                    42-52 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........28-38%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 56-66. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 63-73. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 36-46. Highs
61-71. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and isolated thunderstorms and snow showers near
8000 feet. Lows 32-42. Highs 56-66.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 33-43. Highs 54-64.

$$

COZ293-161230-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
218 PM MDT Wed Oct 15 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Scattered thunderstorms
                    until 2400. Scattered showers. Isolated
                    thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....26-36 F.
Max humidity........75-90%.
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.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
                    sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F.
Min humidity........23-33%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    west 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the
                    afternoon.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....23-33 F.
Max humidity........65-80%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F.
Min humidity........25-35%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 22-32. Highs 49-59. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 28-38. Highs
54-64. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated thunderstorms. Lows 24-34.
Highs 49-59.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 24-34. Highs 47-57.

$$

COZ207-161230-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
218 PM MDT Wed Oct 15 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F.
Max humidity........72-87%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 30 mph decreasing to 20
                    mph after midnight.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 45 to 55 mph becoming southwest and
                    decreasing to 30 to 40 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....51-61 F.
Min humidity........23-33%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph becoming west 15 to 20
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
Max humidity........66-81%.
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....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F.
Min humidity........26-36%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 58-68. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 61-71. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to  25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
30-40. Highs 57-67.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 55-65.

$$

COZ294-161230-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
218 PM MDT Wed Oct 15 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers and
                    thunderstorms until 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....25-35 F.
Max humidity........83-98%.
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....South 45 to 55 mph becoming southwest and
                    decreasing to 30 to 40 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F.
Min humidity........26-36%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph becoming west 15 to 20
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....23-33 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....West 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F.
Min humidity........27-37%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6000 ft AGL until
                    1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 50-60. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 52-62. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated thunderstorms. Lows 26-36.
Highs 48-58.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 27-37. Highs 47-57.

$$

COZ295-161230-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
218 PM MDT Wed Oct 15 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
                    cloudy (50-60%). Numerous showers and scattered
                    thunderstorms until 2400, then scattered
                    showers.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....29-39 F.
Max humidity........86-100%.
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 40 to 50 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
                    sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....46-56 F.
Min humidity........28-38%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph becoming west 20 to 25
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....24-34 F.
Max humidity........61-76%.
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....West 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F.
Min humidity........26-36%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph becoming northwest 10 to 15
                    mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 23-33. Highs 53-63. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 55-65. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
26-36. Highs 51-61.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 26-36. Highs 50-60.

$$

UTZ485-161230-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
218 PM MDT Wed Oct 15 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
                    2400, then mostly cloudy (70-80%), scattered
                    showers until 2400, numerous showers after 2400.
                    near 10000 feet, mostly cloudy (70-80%),
                    scattered snow showers until 2400, numerous snow
                    showers after 2400. Isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....26-36 F near 7000 feet
                    17-27 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......14 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........86-100%.
   24 hr trend......25% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
CWR.................60 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......850 until 1900, then less than 500.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, mostly cloudy (70-80%) until
                    1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%), scattered
                    showers. Near 10000 feet, mostly cloudy
                    (70-80%), scattered snow showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F near 7000 feet
                    31-41 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......12 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........53-63% near 7000 feet
                    57-72% near 10000 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.................50 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 750.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Near
                    10000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400,
                    then partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....24-34 F near 7000 feet
                    15-25 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........78-93% near 7000 feet
                    86-100% near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......16% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 7000 feet
                    36-46 F near 10000 feet.
   24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........42-52%.
   24 hr trend......24% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
                    gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200, then 850 until 1600,
                    then 500.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 46-56. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 52-62. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers near 7000 feet and
scattered snow showers near 10000 feet. Lows 31-41. Highs 45-55.
Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 25-35. Highs 44-54.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 27-37. Highs 45-55.

$$

UTZ486-161230-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
218 PM MDT Wed Oct 15 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet,
                    scattered showers until 2400. Isolated
                    thunderstorms. Numerous showers after 2400.
                    near 8000 feet, scattered showers and isolated
                    thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....27-37 F.
   24 hr trend......13 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........80-95% near 5000 feet
                    86-100% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................50 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......700 until 1900, then less than 500.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
                    cloudy (40-50%). Near 5000 feet, scattered
                    showers. Near 8000 feet, scattered snow
                    showers until 1200, then scattered showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 5000 feet
                    30-40 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......9 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........47-57% near 5000 feet
                    62-77% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................50 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......600.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....26-36 F.
   24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........76-91%.
   24 hr trend......3% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%). Near
                    8000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200,
                    then mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F near 5000 feet
                    35-45 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........44-54% near 5000 feet
                    53-63% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1700, then 3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 750 until 1700,
                    then less than 500.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 49-59. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 33-43. Highs 51-61. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 6000 feet. Lows
28-38. Highs 47-57.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 31-41. Highs 48-58.

$$

UTZ487-161230-
Book Cliffs-
218 PM MDT Wed Oct 15 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%) until
                    2400, then mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 8000
                    feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then
                    partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated thunderstorms
                    until 2400. Scattered showers.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....30-40 F near 5000 feet
                    24-34 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......9 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........72-87% near 5000 feet
                    79-94% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......8% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
                    Localized gusts up to 30 mph decreasing to 20
                    mph after midnight.
CWR.................30 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......950 until 1900, then less than 500.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%),
                    isolated showers until 1200. Near 8000 feet,
                    mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....46-56 F near 5000 feet
                    39-49 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......11 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........33-43% near 5000 feet
                    45-55% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 700.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....28-38 F.
   24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........72-87%.
   24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F near 5000 feet
                    42-52 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........32-42% near 5000 feet
                    40-50% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 54-64. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 35-45. Highs
55-65. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to  30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 6000 feet. Lows
29-39. Highs 51-61.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 31-41. Highs 52-62.

$$

UTZ490-161230-
Colorado River Basin-
218 PM MDT Wed Oct 15 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 7000 feet,
                    isolated thunderstorms until 2400. Scattered
                    showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....35-45 F.
   24 hr trend......12 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........60-75% near 5000 feet
                    68-83% near 7000 feet.
   24 hr trend......6% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......700 until 1900, then less than 500.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 F near 5000 feet
                    42-52 F near 7000 feet.
   24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........29-39% near 5000 feet
                    39-49% near 7000 feet.
   24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000, then 5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......500.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....32-42 F.
   24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........61-76%.
   24 hr trend......1% 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 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 F near 5000 feet
                    44-54 F near 7000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........32-42% near 5000 feet
                    40-50% near 7000 feet.
   24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 56-66. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 7000 feet. Lows
39-49. Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 35-45. Highs 55-65.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 36-46. Highs 54-64.

$$

UTZ491-161230-
Southeast Utah-
218 PM MDT Wed Oct 15 2025

.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers near
                    5000 feet and scattered showers near 8000 feet
                    .
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....34-44 F near 5000 feet
                    25-35 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......14 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........59-74%.
   24 hr trend......18% drier.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
                    mph in the evening becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900, then less than 500.

.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 5000 feet
                    40-50 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......10 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........26-36% near 5000 feet
                    34-44% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F near 5000 feet
                    25-35 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........60-75%.
   24 hr trend......3% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
                    downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.

.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F near 5000 feet
                    42-52 F near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........27-37% near 5000 feet
                    35-45% near 8000 feet.
   24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
                    upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.

.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 59-69. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 62-72. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 62-72. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 34-44. Highs 57-67.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 56-66.

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