Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
Issued by NWS Grand Junction, CO
880
FNUS55 KGJT 092050
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
250 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.DISCUSSION... Increased moisture has brought showers and
thunderstorms to the region. Coverage of showers and storms will
increase overnight tonight, and chances remain elevated through
Saturday night. There is a medium to high chance of flash flooding
over recent burn scars and areas prone to flooding. With moisture
in place, critical fire weather conditions are not expected
through the forecast period.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-101300-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
250 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers until 2400.
Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....45-55 F.
Max humidity........86-100% near 6000 feet
80-95% near 8000 feet.
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....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet, showers
until 1200, then numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet, numerous
showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 6000 feet
47-57 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........61-76%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....47-57 F.
Max humidity........89-100%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................40 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet, showers
until 1200. Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous
showers after 1200. Near 8000 feet, numerous
showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 6000 feet
47-57 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........57-72% near 6000 feet
72-87% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 37-47. Highs 48-58. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 27-37. Highs
56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 36-46. Highs 58-68. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 37-47. Highs
56-66.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 34-44. Highs 52-62.
$$
COZ201-101300-
Routt Forecast Area-
250 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers until 2400.
Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
Max humidity........72-87%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F.
Min humidity........56-71%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 2400. Scattered showers.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....39-49 F.
Max humidity........87-100%.
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....Southwest 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F.
Min humidity........66-81%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 42-52. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 25-35.
Highs 50-60. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 32-42. Highs 52-62. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 34-44. Highs 50-60.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 31-41. Highs 47-57.
$$
COZ202-101300-
White River Forecast Area-
250 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers until 2400.
Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....44-54 F.
Max humidity........89-100% near 6000 feet
81-96% near 8000 feet.
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....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F near 6000 feet
46-56 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........65-80%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers until 2400, numerous showers
after 2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Near 8000
feet, numerous showers until 2400, showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....44-54 F.
Max humidity........90-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Near 6000 feet, showers and
isolated thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet,
showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 6000 feet
46-56 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........59-74% near 6000 feet
75-90% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms near
6000 feet and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 38-48. Highs 50-60. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 28-38. Highs 56-66. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 36-46. Highs 59-69. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 38-48. Highs
56-66.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 34-44. Highs 53-63.
$$
COZ203-101300-
Lower Colorado River-
250 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers until
2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered showers
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....48-58 F near 6000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........79-94%.
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 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F near 6000 feet
47-57 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........61-76%.
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....Southwest 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 15 to 20
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Numerous showers until 2400.
Isolated thunderstorms. Showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....48-58 F near 6000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........84-99%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F near 6000 feet
48-58 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........59-74%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................90 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows 44-54. Highs
55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 36-46. Highs 59-69. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 41-51. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 43-53. Highs
59-69.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 39-49. Highs 56-66.
$$
COZ205-101300-
Colorado River Headwaters-
250 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers until
2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered showers
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....41-51 F.
Max humidity........75-90%.
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....South 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Numerous showers until 1200,
then showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 F.
Min humidity........56-71%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....39-49 F.
Max humidity........87-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F.
Min humidity........56-71%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................90 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10 to 15
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 37-47. Highs 47-57. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 28-38. Highs 53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 34-44. Highs 54-64.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 31-41. Highs 51-61.
$$
COZ290-101300-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
250 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms until 2400, then numerous showers
and isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....48-58 F near 6000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........82-97% near 6000 feet
89-100% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Isolated thunderstorms until
1200. Showers. Scattered thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 6000 feet
50-60 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........61-76% near 6000 feet
69-84% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................90 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Near 6000 feet, numerous
showers until 2400. Isolated thunderstorms.
Showers after 2400. Near 8000 feet, showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....45-55 F near 6000 feet
41-51 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........83-98% near 6000 feet
91-100% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Isolated thunderstorms until
1200. Showers. Scattered thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F near 6000 feet
51-61 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........57-72% near 6000 feet
66-81% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph increasing to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................90 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then south 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms near
6000 feet and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 46-56. Highs 58-68. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 39-49. Highs 61-71. South
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows 44-54. Highs
62-72. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet. Scattered showers. Lows 44-54. Highs 59-69.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 40-50. Highs 58-68.
$$
COZ291-101300-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
250 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms until 2400, then numerous showers
and isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....42-52 F.
Max humidity........85-100%.
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....South 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Isolated thunderstorms until
1200. Showers. Scattered thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F.
Min humidity........63-78%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Numerous showers until 2400.
Isolated thunderstorms. Showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....42-52 F.
Max humidity........85-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 40
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Isolated thunderstorms until
1200. Showers. Scattered thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F.
Min humidity........58-73%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................100 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows 39-49. Highs 50-60. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 31-41. Highs 54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 38-48. Highs
54-64.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 52-62.
$$
COZ292-101300-
North Fork Forecast Area-
250 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
isolated showers until 2400. Isolated
thunderstorms. Scattered showers after 2400.
near 8000 feet, scattered thunderstorms until
2400. Scattered showers. Isolated thunderstorms
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....44-54 F near 6000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........85-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Showers. Isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 6000 feet
50-60 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........63-78%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Numerous showers until 2400.
Isolated thunderstorms. Showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....43-53 F near 6000 feet
41-51 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........89-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 20 to 30
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Isolated thunderstorms until
1200. Showers. Scattered thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....58-68 F near 6000 feet
50-60 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........58-73%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................90 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms near
6000 feet and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet.
Lows 45-55. Highs 58-68. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 36-46. Highs 62-72. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 41-51. Highs 64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 42-52. Highs
61-71.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 38-48. Highs 59-69.
$$
COZ293-101300-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
250 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers until
2400. Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered showers
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....40-50 F.
Max humidity........80-95%.
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 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Numerous showers until 1200,
then showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 F.
Min humidity........59-74%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....41-51 F.
Max humidity........86-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F.
Min humidity........59-74%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................90 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 37-47. Highs 51-61. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 28-38. Highs 54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 34-44. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 34-44. Highs
55-65.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 30-40. Highs 53-63.
$$
COZ207-101300-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
250 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms until 2400, then numerous showers
and isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....49-59 F.
Max humidity........89-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200, then numerous showers
and scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....59-69 F.
Min humidity........59-74%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................90 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Numerous showers until 2400.
Isolated thunderstorms. Showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....47-57 F.
Max humidity........90-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Isolated thunderstorms until
1200. Showers. Scattered thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F.
Min humidity........58-73%.
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....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Fair after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows 44-54. Highs 60-70. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 62-72. South winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 42-52. Highs 63-73. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 42-52. Highs
61-71.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 38-48. Highs 59-69.
$$
COZ294-101300-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
250 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms until 2400, then numerous showers
and isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....43-53 F.
Max humidity........89-100%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Isolated thunderstorms until
1200. Showers. Scattered thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F.
Min humidity........70-85%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Numerous showers until 2400.
Isolated thunderstorms. Showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....42-52 F.
Max humidity........90-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................90 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Isolated thunderstorms until
1200. Showers. Scattered thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F.
Min humidity........71-86%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................100 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 50-60. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 32-42. Highs 52-62. South winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 52-62. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 37-47. Highs
51-61.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 32-42. Highs 50-60.
$$
COZ295-101300-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
250 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
thunderstorms until 2400, then numerous showers
and isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....42-52 F.
Max humidity........89-100%.
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 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90%). Showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200, then numerous showers
and scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F.
Min humidity........65-80%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms until 2400, then showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....42-52 F.
Max humidity........90-100%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................90 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Isolated thunderstorms until
1200. Showers. Scattered thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....51-61 F.
Min humidity........70-85%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................100 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows 39-49. Highs 53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and
thunderstorms. Lows 32-42. Highs 52-62. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 37-47. Highs 53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 37-47. Highs
52-62.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 32-42. Highs 53-63.
$$
UTZ485-101300-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
250 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers until 2400.
Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....42-52 F near 7000 feet
35-45 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........83-98% near 7000 feet
91-100% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......60% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................50 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......500 until 1900, then less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 7000 feet,
numerous showers until 1200, then scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms. Near 10000
feet, numerous showers. Isolated thunderstorms
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 7000 feet
47-57 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........59-74% near 7000 feet
77-92% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......41% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................70 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200, then 600.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 7000 feet,
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
near 10000 feet, scattered showers until 2400.
Isolated thunderstorms. Numerous showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....42-52 F near 7000 feet
34-44 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........88-100%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................50 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 1200. Numerous showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F near 7000 feet
45-55 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........59-74% near 7000 feet
74-89% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......14% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................60 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 7000 feet and showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 31-41. Highs 42-52. West
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 26-36. Highs 48-58. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
7000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
10000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 49-59. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers . Lows 36-46. Highs
48-58.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers . Lows 32-42. Highs
44-54.
$$
UTZ486-101300-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
250 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers until 2400.
Isolated thunderstorms. Scattered showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....45-55 F near 5000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........80-95%.
24 hr trend......41% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................40 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 2400, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 5000 feet, showers
until 1200, then numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Near 8000 feet, numerous
showers until 1200, then scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 5000 feet
46-56 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......13 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........60-75% near 5000 feet
66-81% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......36% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................70 percent.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 800 until 1500,
then 500.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). 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.....46-56 F near 5000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........86-100%.
24 hr trend......10% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................50 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 5000 feet,
isolated thunderstorms until 1200. Numerous
showers. Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
near 8000 feet, numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 5000 feet
46-56 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........65-80% near 5000 feet
77-92% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......15% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................70 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......600 until 1100, then 1050.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 38-48. Highs 47-57. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 31-41. Highs 51-61. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 39-49. Highs 54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers . Lows 40-50. Highs
53-63.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 37-47. Highs 49-59.
$$
UTZ487-101300-
Book Cliffs-
250 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%),
scattered showers until 2400. Isolated
thunderstorms. Numerous showers after 2400.
near 8000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
2400, then mostly cloudy (70-80%), scattered
thunderstorms until 2400. Scattered showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....47-57 F near 5000 feet
41-51 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........84-99% near 5000 feet
91-100% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......40% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................60 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Showers and isolated
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 5000 feet
50-60 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......11 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........62-77% near 5000 feet
80-95% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......37% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................90 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......650.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90%). Near 5000 feet,
numerous showers until 2400. Isolated
thunderstorms. Showers after 2400. Near 8000
feet, showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....47-57 F near 5000 feet
40-50 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Max humidity........85-100% near 5000 feet
92-100% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................60 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Isolated thunderstorms until
1200. Showers. Scattered thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 5000 feet
49-59 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........57-72% near 5000 feet
81-96% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................90 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......650 until 1300, then 1050.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Showers and scattered thunderstorms near
6000 feet and showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet
. Lows 40-50. Highs 52-62. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet
and scattered showers near 8000 feet. Lows 31-41. Highs 55-65.
Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 39-49. Highs 58-68. South
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers. Lows 40-50. Highs
56-66.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 52-62.
$$
UTZ490-101300-
Colorado River Basin-
250 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered showers and thunderstorms until 2400,
then numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Near 7000 feet, scattered
thunderstorms until 2400. Scattered showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....52-62 F near 5000 feet
46-56 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........79-94%.
24 hr trend......25% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................70 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Clearing Index......500 until 1900, then less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Isolated thunderstorms until
1200. Showers. Scattered thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....62-72 F near 5000 feet
52-62 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......11 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........64-79% near 5000 feet
75-90% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......36% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................90 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Near 5000 feet, numerous
showers and scattered thunderstorms until 2400,
then showers and isolated thunderstorms. Near
7000 feet, numerous showers until 2400.
Isolated thunderstorms. Showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....51-61 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........81-96% near 5000 feet
87-100% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................70 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Isolated thunderstorms until
1200. Showers. Scattered thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 5000 feet
53-63 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........57-72% near 5000 feet
72-87% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......5% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................90 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1200. 1050 after 1300.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 47-57. Highs 57-67. West
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
. Lows 39-49. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 45-55. Highs 64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers . Lows 46-56. Highs
61-71.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms .
Lows 41-51. Highs 58-68.
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250 PM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 5000 feet,
scattered thunderstorms until 2400. Numerous
showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
near 8000 feet, numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms until 2400, then showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....52-62 F near 5000 feet
43-53 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........83-98%.
24 hr trend......13% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................90 percent.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......600 until 1900, then less than 500.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Numerous showers and
scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....63-73 F near 5000 feet
49-59 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........62-77% near 5000 feet
75-90% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......29% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................90 percent.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......650.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms until 2400, then showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Min temperature.....51-61 F near 5000 feet
42-52 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........84-99%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................80 percent.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Near 5000 feet, isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....65-75 F near 5000 feet
48-58 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........57-72% near 5000 feet
75-90% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................90 percent.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......500 until 1100, then 1050.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 48-58. Highs 62-72. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.COLUMBUS DAY...Mostly clear. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 41-51. Highs 64-74. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 45-55. Highs 65-75. South
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers . Lows 45-55. Highs
63-73.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 5000 feet and
isolated showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 40-50.
Highs 60-70.
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