Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
053
FNUS55 KGJT 190755
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
155 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024
.DISCUSSION...Dry weather continues through Friday with generally
light winds in the lower valleys and afternoon gusts to about 25
mph over the higher terrain. A fast moving system brings a return
if scattered showers and thunderstorms across the region Saturday
and Sunday followed by more dry weather next week.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-200000-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
155 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....69-79 F near 6000 feet
57-67 F near 8000 feet.
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........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10
to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Very good after 1500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....42-52 F.
Max humidity........49-59% near 6000 feet
36-46% 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........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....71-81 F near 6000 feet
60-70 F near 8000 feet.
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........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10
to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and isolated showers and
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 39-49. Highs 68-78. North
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 66-76. North
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
isolated showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 37-47.
Highs 66-76. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 66-76.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 69-79.
$$
COZ201-200000-
Routt Forecast Area-
155 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....61-71 F.
Min humidity........16-26%.
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 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
Max humidity........47-57%.
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....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....63-73 F.
Min humidity........16-26%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........6 or high.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 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. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
34-44. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 56-66.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 32-42. Highs 59-69.
$$
COZ202-200000-
White River Forecast Area-
155 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....69-79 F near 6000 feet
58-68 F near 8000 feet.
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........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....42-52 F.
Max humidity........49-59% near 6000 feet
37-47% 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........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....71-81 F near 6000 feet
60-70 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........11-21% near 6000 feet
17-27% near 8000 feet.
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....Southwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10
to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 40-50. Highs 69-79. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 36-46. Highs 66-76. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
38-48. Highs 67-77. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 67-77.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 69-79.
$$
COZ203-200000-
Lower Colorado River-
155 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....70-80 F near 6000 feet
62-72 F near 8000 feet.
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........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10
to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Min temperature.....48-58 F.
Max humidity........42-52%.
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........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....72-82 F near 6000 feet
64-74 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........12-22%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 46-56. Highs 68-78. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 42-52. Highs 66-76. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 68-78. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 42-52. Highs 68-78.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 41-51. Highs 69-79.
$$
COZ205-200000-
Colorado River Headwaters-
155 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....65-75 F.
Min humidity........15-25%.
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....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....42-52 F.
Max humidity........51-61%.
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....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....67-77 F.
Min humidity........14-24%.
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 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 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. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 34-44. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
33-43. Highs 57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 34-44. Highs 57-67.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 60-70.
$$
COZ290-200000-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
155 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....71-81 F near 6000 feet
62-72 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........11-21% near 6000 feet
17-27% near 8000 feet.
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........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....45-55 F near 6000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........44-54% near 6000 feet
51-61% 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........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....72-82 F near 6000 feet
63-73 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........12-17%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 46-56. Highs 66-76. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 42-52. Highs 69-79. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 71-81. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 44-54. Highs 71-81.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 42-52. Highs 71-81.
$$
COZ291-200000-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
155 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....61-71 F.
Min humidity........15-25%.
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.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
Max humidity........52-62%.
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........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....62-72 F.
Min humidity........14-24%.
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 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then southwest
20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Cooler. Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 39-49. Highs 57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 34-44. Highs 58-68. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 60-70. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36-46. Highs 60-70.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 34-44. Highs 61-71.
$$
COZ292-200000-
North Fork Forecast Area-
155 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....68-78 F near 6000 feet
64-74 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........14-24%.
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........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
Max humidity........46-56%.
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........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then sunny
(0-10%).
Max temperature.....72-82 F near 6000 feet
65-75 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........14-24%.
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 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 44-54. Highs 67-77. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 40-50. Highs 65-75. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 69-79. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 41-51. Highs 68-78.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 40-50. Highs 69-79.
$$
COZ293-200000-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
155 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....64-74 F.
Min humidity........16-26%.
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....Southwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....42-52 F.
Max humidity........55-70%.
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....Southwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....66-76 F.
Min humidity........15-25%.
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 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000. 10000 ft AGL after
1200.
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. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 36-46. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 31-41. Highs
59-69. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 32-42. Highs 60-70.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 31-41. Highs 61-71.
$$
COZ207-200000-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
155 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....72-82 F.
Min humidity........16-26%.
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........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....45-55 F.
Max humidity........53-63%.
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........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....74-84 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........5 or moderate.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 10000 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...
.SATURDAY...Not as warm. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 43-53. Highs 65-75. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 70-80. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 72-82. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 41-51. Highs 72-82.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 39-49. Highs 71-81.
$$
COZ294-200000-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
155 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....61-71 F.
Min humidity........19-29%.
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........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....42-52 F.
Max humidity........55-65%.
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........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....63-73 F.
Min humidity........17-27%.
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....South 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 8500 ft AGL after 1000.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
33-43. Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 62-72. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36-46. Highs 62-72.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 34-44. Highs 62-72.
$$
COZ295-200000-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
155 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....62-72 F.
Min humidity........22-32%.
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........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....39-49 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.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers after 1200.
Max temperature.....65-75 F.
Min humidity........22-32%.
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........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 35 to 45 mph decreasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then south 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 62-72. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 35-45. Highs 63-73.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 33-43. Highs 62-72.
$$
UTZ485-200000-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
155 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....61-71 F near 7000 feet
44-54 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........20-30%.
24 hr trend......7% 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........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1200, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1000 after 1300.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....41-51 F near 7000 feet
24-34 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........47-57%.
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.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......700 until 1900, then less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Near 10000 feet,
isolated showers after 1200.
Max temperature.....62-72 F near 7000 feet
46-56 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........20-30%.
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........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1000 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 40-50. Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
36-46. Highs 59-69. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
38-48. Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 59-69.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 63-73.
$$
UTZ486-200000-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
155 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet
55-65 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........14-24%.
24 hr trend......9% 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........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1200, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200. 1050 after 1300.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....42-52 F.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........38-48%.
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.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 2400, then north.
Clearing Index......850 until 1900, then less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....69-79 F near 6000 feet
57-67 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........14-24%.
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........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 45-55. Highs 67-77. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows
40-50. Highs 65-75. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 42-52. Highs 65-75. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 41-51. Highs 65-75.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 67-77.
$$
UTZ487-200000-
Book Cliffs-
155 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....65-75 F near 6000 feet
61-71 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........11-21%.
24 hr trend......3% 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........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1100, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200. 1050 after 1400.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....46-56 F.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........41-51%.
24 hr trend......9% drier.
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........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......850 until 1900, then less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....70-80 F near 6000 feet
62-72 F near 8000 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........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 43-53. Highs 66-76. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 39-49. Highs 67-77. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers . Lows 41-51. Highs
69-79. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 40-50. Highs 67-77.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 69-79.
$$
UTZ490-200000-
Colorado River Basin-
155 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....77-87 F near 5000 feet
65-75 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........10-15%.
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.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then south.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200. 1050 after 1400.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Clear (0-10%).
Min temperature.....50-60 F.
24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........37-47%.
24 hr trend......2% 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........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Clearing Index......950 until 1900, then less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....79-89 F near 5000 feet
67-77 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........11-16%.
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.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 10500 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then south.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 49-59. Highs 71-81. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 45-55. Highs 72-82. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 74-84. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 47-57. Highs 73-83.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 5000 feet. Lows
46-56. Highs 74-84.
$$
UTZ491-200000-
Southeast Utah-
155 AM MDT Thu Sep 19 2024
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....76-86 F near 5000 feet
59-69 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........13-23%.
24 hr trend......8% wetter.
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........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 1000. 10000 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1200.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....48-58 F.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........46-56%.
24 hr trend......7% drier.
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........5 or moderate.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900, then less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....77-87 F near 5000 feet
61-71 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........12-17% near 5000 feet
16-26% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......8% 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, then 11500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Not as warm. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 47-57. Highs 68-78.
Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 44-54. Highs 73-83. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 75-85. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 5000 feet and
isolated showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 46-56.
Highs 74-84.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 5000 feet and
isolated showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 45-55.
Highs 73-83.
$$