Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
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FNUS55 KGJT 182111
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
310 PM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.DISCUSSION...
This is an automatically generated forecast with no discussion.
The normal Fire Weather Forecast will resume in its entirety in
the spring.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-191000-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 8000 feet, patchy
blowing snow.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....15-25 F near 6000 feet
11-21 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........70-85%.
20-foot winds.......North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F near 6000 feet
30-40 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........25-35% near 6000 feet
33-43% near 8000 feet.
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....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....23-33 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.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 6000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........23-33% near 6000 feet
33-43% 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 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers near 6000 feet and
numerous showers near 8000 feet. Lows 28-38. Highs 60-70.
Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 30-40. Highs 60-70. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 31-41. Highs
66-76. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 67-77.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 35-45. Highs
67-77.
$$
COZ201-191000-
Routt Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Patchy blowing snow
until 2400. Scattered snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....13-23 F.
Max humidity........73-88%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated snow showers
until 1200, then scattered snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....34-44 F.
Min humidity........36-46%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 5 to 10 mph shifting to the west in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....16-26 F.
Max humidity........58-73%.
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....West 10 to 15 mph increasing to northwest 20 to
25 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated snow showers
after 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F.
Min humidity........34-44%.
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.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 24-34. Highs
48-58. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 25-35. Highs 49-59. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 27-37. Highs
54-64. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 30-40. Highs 55-65.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 31-41. Highs
55-65.
$$
COZ202-191000-
White River Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%). Near
8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%), patchy
blowing snow, scattered snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....14-24 F.
Max humidity........72-87%.
20-foot winds.......North 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.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until
1200, then mostly sunny (10-20%). Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (50-60%), patchy blowing
snow until 1200, isolated snow showers until
1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F near 6000 feet
31-41 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........23-33% near 6000 feet
32-42% near 8000 feet.
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....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....21-31 F.
Max humidity........55-65% near 6000 feet
45-55% 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....Northwest 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....51-61 F near 6000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........20-30% near 6000 feet
26-36% near 8000 feet.
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.......10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 29-39. Highs
61-71. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows
31-41. Highs 62-72. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 32-42. Highs 66-76. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 36-46. Highs 67-77.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 36-46. Highs 67-77.
$$
COZ203-191000-
Lower Colorado River-
310 PM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers until
2400, scattered snow showers after 2400.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....22-32 F near 6000 feet
18-28 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........61-76%.
20-foot winds.......North winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening
becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by
sunset. Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northwest
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered snow showers
until 1200, isolated showers after 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....45-55 F near 6000 feet
37-47 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........21-31%.
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....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....25-35 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.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 6000 feet
44-54 F near 8000 feet.
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.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 32-42. Highs
62-72. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 64-74. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 37-47. Highs
67-77. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 40-50. Highs 67-77.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 40-50. Highs
67-77.
$$
COZ205-191000-
Colorado River Headwaters-
310 PM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers
until 2400, then scattered snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....16-26 F.
Max humidity........73-88%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered snow showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....39-49 F.
Min humidity........35-45%.
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 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated thunderstorms
and snow showers until 2400.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Min temperature.....16-26 F.
Max humidity........59-74%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 10 to 15 mph increasing to northwest 20 to
25 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 2100, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F.
Min humidity........29-39%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 23-33. Highs
50-60. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 27-37. Highs
52-62. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 28-38. Highs
56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 31-41. Highs 57-67.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 32-42. Highs
56-66.
$$
COZ290-191000-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers until 2400, then scattered
snow showers. Near 8000 feet, scattered snow
showers until 2400, then numerous snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....20-30 F near 6000 feet
16-26 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........66-81% near 6000 feet
83-98% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 5 to 10 mph shifting to the east 5
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 2400, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Near 6000 feet, scattered
showers. Near 8000 feet, scattered snow
showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....44-54 F near 6000 feet
32-42 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........22-32% near 6000 feet
38-48% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 8000 feet,
isolated thunderstorms until 2400.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....22-32 F near 6000 feet
17-27 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........44-54% near 6000 feet
56-71% 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....Northwest 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F near 6000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........14-24% near 6000 feet
23-33% near 8000 feet.
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.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 62-72. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 65-75. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 68-78. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 40-50. Highs 67-77.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 40-50. Highs 67-77.
$$
COZ291-191000-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....16-26 F.
Max humidity........83-98%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers
until 1200, then scattered snow showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....31-41 F.
Min humidity........43-53%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....East 5 to 10 mph shifting to the north in the
afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered snow showers
and isolated thunderstorms until 2400.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Min temperature.....15-25 F.
Max humidity........60-75%.
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....Northwest 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....40-50 F.
Min humidity........25-35%.
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 30 mph decreasing to 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 23-33. Highs 51-61. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 27-37. Highs
54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 29-39. Highs
56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 32-42. Highs 56-66.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 32-42. Highs
56-66.
$$
COZ292-191000-
North Fork Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers until 2400, then scattered
snow showers. Near 8000 feet, scattered snow
showers until 2400, then numerous snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....20-30 F near 6000 feet
18-28 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........73-88% near 6000 feet
80-95% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 5 to 10 mph shifting to the west 5
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (70-80%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%), scattered
showers. Near 8000 feet, mostly cloudy
(70-80%), scattered snow showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....46-56 F near 6000 feet
34-44 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........27-37% near 6000 feet
40-50% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200. Good after 1500.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 6000 feet,
isolated showers and thunderstorms until 2400.
near 8000 feet, isolated thunderstorms and snow
showers until 2400.
Chance of thunder...10 percent.
Min temperature.....21-31 F near 6000 feet
18-28 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........51-61% near 6000 feet
57-72% 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....Northwest 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F near 6000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........16-26% near 6000 feet
24-34% near 8000 feet.
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.......9000 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...
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
29-39. Highs 63-73. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
33-43. Highs 65-75. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 35-45. Highs
69-79. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 38-48. Highs 68-78.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 38-48. Highs
69-79.
$$
COZ293-191000-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....19-29 F.
Max humidity........76-91%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....34-44 F.
Min humidity........40-50%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northwest in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered snow showers
and isolated thunderstorms until 2400.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Min temperature.....18-28 F.
Max humidity........65-80%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 F.
Min humidity........29-39%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 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...
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 20-30. Highs
50-60. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 24-34. Highs
53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers. Lows 26-36. Highs
56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 29-39. Highs 56-66.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 29-39. Highs
56-66.
$$
COZ207-191000-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Chance of thunder...20 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.................20 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph shifting to the
southeast 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....45-55 F.
Min humidity........28-38%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....22-32 F.
Max humidity........56-66%.
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....Northwest 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 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.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 63-73. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 66-76. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 69-79. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 37-47. Highs 68-78.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 36-46. Highs 68-78.
$$
COZ294-191000-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers
until 2400, then numerous snow showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Min temperature.....17-27 F.
Max humidity........85-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 1900. 1500 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered snow showers
and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....33-43 F.
Min humidity........42-52%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....East 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northeast in
the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 2400.
Chance of thunder...10 percent.
Min temperature.....18-28 F.
Max humidity........55-70%.
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....Northwest 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1900. 1000 ft AGL after 2100.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F.
Min humidity........24-34%.
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 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 24-34. Highs 51-61. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 54-64. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 57-67. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 33-43. Highs
56-66.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 33-43. Highs 56-66.
$$
COZ295-191000-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
310 PM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous snow showers
and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Min temperature.....20-30 F.
Max humidity........90-100%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Snow showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Max temperature.....35-45 F.
Min humidity........53-63%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................90 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered snow showers
and isolated thunderstorms until 2400.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Min temperature.....14-24 F.
Max humidity........69-84%.
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....Northwest 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....46-56 F.
Min humidity........31-41%.
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.......7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 20-30. Highs 51-61. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 26-36. Highs 55-65. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 28-38. Highs
57-67. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 31-41. Highs 56-66.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 30-40. Highs
57-67.
$$
UTZ485-191000-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
310 PM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 7000 feet, patchy
blowing snow after 2400. Near 10000 feet,
patchy blowing snow until 2400.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....13-23 F near 7000 feet
zero-10 above F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........64-79%.
24 hr trend......40% drier.
20-foot winds.......North winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening
becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by
sunset. Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......850 until 2000, then less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until
1200, then mostly sunny (10-20%). Near 10000
feet, mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....34-44 F.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........32-42%.
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.......6000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......700.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....21-31 F near 7000 feet
10-20 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......10 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........56-71% near 7000 feet
63-78% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......7% wetter.
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 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......650 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F near 7000 feet
36-46 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......12 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........33-43% near 7000 feet
41-51% near 10000 feet.
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.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers near 7000 feet and
scattered snow showers near 10000 feet. Lows 28-38. Highs 51-61.
West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 7000 feet. Lows
28-38. Highs 51-61. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers near 7000 feet.
Lows 31-41. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and isolated thunderstorms near
10000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 58-68.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 7000 feet. Lows
34-44. Highs 58-68.
$$
UTZ486-191000-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
310 PM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....16-26 F near 6000 feet
11-21 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........56-71% near 6000 feet
71-86% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......43% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph in the evening
becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by
sunset. Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....41-51 F near 6000 feet
28-38 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......8 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........21-31% near 6000 feet
32-42% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......15% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......850.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....24-34 F.
24 hr trend......7 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........50-60% near 6000 feet
57-67% near 8000 feet.
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.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......850 until 1900. Less than 500 after 2000.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....51-61 F near 6000 feet
37-47 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........23-33% near 6000 feet
35-45% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1300.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers . Lows 32-42. Highs
59-69. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
32-42. Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 64-74. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 39-49. Highs 65-75.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers . Lows 39-49. Highs
65-75.
$$
UTZ487-191000-
Book Cliffs-
310 PM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 8000 feet, patchy
blowing snow, isolated snow showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....19-29 F near 6000 feet
14-24 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........59-74%.
24 hr trend......31% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening
becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by
sunset. Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 2100, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 15 to 20 mph until 2400, then north 5
to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1000 until 2100. Less than 500 after 2300.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%). Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200,
then mostly sunny (10-20%), patchy blowing snow
until 1200.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....47-57 F near 6000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........16-26%.
24 hr trend......12% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 850.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....27-37 F near 6000 feet
21-31 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........42-52%.
24 hr trend......22% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then south.
Clearing Index......800 until 1900. Less than 500 after 2000.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 6000 feet
46-56 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......11 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........15-25%.
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.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1100.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 62-72. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 64-74. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 36-46. Highs 67-77. Southwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 40-50. Highs 67-77.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 40-50. Highs 67-77.
$$
UTZ490-191000-
Colorado River Basin-
310 PM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers near
5000 feet and isolated snow showers near 7000
feet.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....24-34 F.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........46-56%.
24 hr trend......48% drier.
20-foot winds.......Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening
becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by
sunset. Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2400.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%). Near 5000 feet, isolated
showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F near 5000 feet
39-49 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......11 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........11-21%.
24 hr trend......18% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1100.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....28-38 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........34-44%.
24 hr trend......14% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 2000. 1000 ft AGL after 2100.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900. Less than 500 after 2000.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (10-20%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....60-70 F near 5000 feet
47-57 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........12-17%.
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.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 68-78. Southwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 70-80. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 73-83. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 44-54. Highs 72-82.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 44-54. Highs 72-82.
$$
UTZ491-191000-
Southeast Utah-
310 PM MDT Fri Apr 18 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms after
2400. Near 8000 feet, scattered snow showers.
Chance of thunder...20 percent.
Min temperature.....28-38 F near 5000 feet
18-28 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........62-77%.
24 hr trend......26% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................30 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 2100, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......850 until 1900, then less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered showers. Near 8000 feet, scattered
snow showers until 1200, then isolated snow
showers.
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F near 5000 feet
34-44 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........16-26% near 5000 feet
25-35% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......21% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................30 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Min temperature.....31-41 F.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........40-50%.
24 hr trend......30% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 2000. 1000 ft AGL after 2100.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900. Less than 500 after 2000.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until
1200, then sunny (0-10%). Near 8000 feet,
mostly sunny (20-30%).
Chance of thunder...0 percent.
Max temperature.....60-70 F near 5000 feet
44-54 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......12 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........11-21% near 5000 feet
18-28% near 8000 feet.
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.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 10000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 67-77. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 69-79. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 72-82. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 43-53. Highs 71-81.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 42-52. Highs 71-81.
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