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 101011
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
310 AM MST Fri Jan 10 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...
COZ200-102300-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Fri Jan 10 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....27-37 F near 6000 feet
19-29 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........38-48% near 6000 feet
45-55% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 45 to 55 mph decreasing to 30 to 40 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered snow showers.
near 8000 feet, patchy blowing snow after 2400.
Min temperature.....10-20 F.
Max humidity........88-100% near 6000 feet
76-91% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
CWR.................40 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%),
scattered snow showers. Near 8000 feet, mostly
cloudy (60-70%), snow showers. Patchy blowing
snow.
Max temperature.....26-36 F near 6000 feet
16-26 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........47-57% near 6000 feet
57-67% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1700, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1200, then
good until 1500, then fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet. Lows
7 above-17. Highs 24-34. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 3 above-13. Highs 22-32. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 1 below-9. Highs 23-33. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows zero-10. Highs 26-36.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 3 above-13. Highs 31-41.
$$
COZ201-102300-
Routt Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Fri Jan 10 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....19-29 F.
Min humidity........44-54%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 45 to 55 mph decreasing to 35 to 45 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Patchy blowing snow after
2400. Snow showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....8-18 F.
Max humidity........78-93%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................90 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph increasing to west 35 to
45 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Patchy blowing snow.
Snow showers.
Max temperature.....17-27 F.
Min humidity........59-74%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................90 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph becoming northwest 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Snow showers. Lows 3 above-13. Highs 14-24. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 2 below-8.
Highs 13-23. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 3 below-7. Highs 18-28. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 1 above-11. Highs 26-36.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 7 above-17. Highs 30-40.
$$
COZ202-102300-
White River Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Fri Jan 10 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (10-20%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 8000
feet, mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....27-37 F near 6000 feet
18-28 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........35-45%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 45 to 55 mph decreasing to 30 to 40 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered snow showers
after 2400.
Min temperature.....11-21 F.
Max humidity........86-100% near 6000 feet
74-89% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................40 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph increasing to west 35 to
45 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%),
scattered snow showers. Near 8000 feet, mostly
cloudy (70-80%), patchy blowing snow, numerous
snow showers.
Max temperature.....26-36 F near 6000 feet
16-26 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........44-54% near 6000 feet
54-64% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................40 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then northwest 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 24-34. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 4 above-14. Highs 23-33. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 2 above-12. Highs 25-35. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 4 above-14. Highs 28-38.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 7 above-17. Highs 33-43.
$$
COZ203-102300-
Lower Colorado River-
310 AM MST Fri Jan 10 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....28-38 F near 6000 feet
23-33 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........30-40%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 45 to 55 mph decreasing to 35 to 45 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Scattered snow showers after
2400.
Min temperature.....14-24 F.
Max humidity........73-88%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................40 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph increasing to west 35 to
45 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Snow showers until 1200, then
numerous snow showers.
Max temperature.....29-39 F near 6000 feet
22-32 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........40-50%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................60 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph becoming northwest 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 5000 ft AGL until
1700, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 26-36. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 25-35. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 7 above-17. Highs 28-38. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 33-43.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 15-25. Highs 37-47.
$$
COZ205-102300-
Colorado River Headwaters-
310 AM MST Fri Jan 10 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....21-31 F.
Min humidity........38-48%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 45 to 55 mph decreasing to 35 to 45 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Snow showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....8-18 F.
Max humidity........81-96%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................50 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph increasing to west 35 to
45 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Snow showers.
Max temperature.....19-29 F.
Min humidity........54-64%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................80 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph becoming northwest 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 1 above-11.
Highs 16-26. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 3 below-7. Highs 15-25. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 4 below-6. Highs 19-29. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 2 above-12. Highs 27-37.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 31-41.
$$
COZ290-102300-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Fri Jan 10 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....27-37 F near 6000 feet
22-32 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........20-30%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 50 to 60 mph decreasing to 40 to 50 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%). Near
8000 feet, mostly clear (20-30%) until 2400,
then mostly cloudy (60-70%), numerous snow
showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....11-21 F.
Max humidity........56-66% near 6000 feet
67-82% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph increasing to west 35 to
45 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%),
scattered snow showers until 1200, isolated snow
showers after 1200. Near 8000 feet, mostly
cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly cloudy
(50-60%), numerous snow showers.
Max temperature.....29-39 F near 6000 feet
21-31 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........28-38% near 6000 feet
39-49% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph becoming northwest 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6000 ft AGL until
1600, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then north 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 30-40. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 9 above-19. Highs 30-40. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 33-43. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 12-22. Highs 38-48.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 17-27. Highs 42-52.
$$
COZ291-102300-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Fri Jan 10 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....21-31 F.
Min humidity........26-36%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 50 to 60 mph decreasing to 40 to 50 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Numerous snow showers after
2400.
Min temperature.....9-19 F.
Max humidity........73-88%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 2400, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Numerous snow showers.
Max temperature.....17-27 F.
Min humidity........46-56%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph becoming northwest 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows zero-10. Highs 18-28. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 2 below-8. Highs 19-29. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 2 below-8. Highs 24-34. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 5 above-15. Highs 32-42.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 12-22. Highs 36-46.
$$
COZ292-102300-
North Fork Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Fri Jan 10 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....26-36 F near 6000 feet
19-29 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........28-38%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 50 to 60 mph decreasing to 35 to 45 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Scattered snow showers after
2400.
Min temperature.....11-21 F.
Max humidity........80-95% near 6000 feet
74-89% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph increasing to west 35 to
45 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (70-80%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%), numerous
snow showers until 1200, then scattered snow
showers. Near 8000 feet, mostly cloudy
(60-70%), numerous snow showers.
Max temperature.....25-35 F near 6000 feet
19-29 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........39-49% near 6000 feet
47-57% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph becoming northwest 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 7 above-17. Highs 25-35. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 5 above-15. Highs 26-36. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 5 above-15. Highs 28-38. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 9 above-19. Highs 35-45.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 14-24. Highs 39-49.
$$
COZ293-102300-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Fri Jan 10 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....19-29 F.
Min humidity........41-51%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 45 to 55 mph decreasing to 40 to 50 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Snow showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....8-18 F.
Max humidity........82-97%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................50 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph increasing to west 35 to
45 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Snow showers.
Max temperature.....17-27 F.
Min humidity........53-63%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................80 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph becoming northwest 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 7 below-3. Highs 12-22. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 9 below-1. Highs 12-22. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 10 below-0. Highs 16-26. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 4 below-6. Highs 24-34.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 2 above-12. Highs 27-37.
$$
COZ207-102300-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Fri Jan 10 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....32-42 F.
Min humidity........16-26%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 50 to 60 mph decreasing to 40 to 50 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....13-23 F.
Max humidity........55-70%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....31-41 F.
Min humidity........23-33%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph becoming northwest 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1600, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then very good until 1500,
then fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 7 above-17. Highs 31-41. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 7 above-17. Highs 31-41. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 5 above-15. Highs 34-44. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 39-49.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 13-23. Highs 42-52.
$$
COZ294-102300-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Fri Jan 10 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....27-37 F.
Min humidity........21-31%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 55 to 65 mph decreasing to 40 to 50 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%).
Min temperature.....11-21 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.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 2400, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Scattered snow showers.
Max temperature.....22-32 F.
Min humidity........34-44%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 35 to 45 mph becoming northwest 25 to 35
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then north 15
to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 3 above-13. Highs 22-32. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 3 above-13. Highs 22-32. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 2 above-12. Highs 27-37. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 7 above-17. Highs 33-43.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 13-23. Highs 37-47.
$$
COZ295-102300-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Fri Jan 10 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....26-36 F.
Min humidity........23-33%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 40 to 50 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....8-18 F.
Max humidity........79-94%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered snow showers.
Max temperature.....28-38 F.
Min humidity........31-41%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 40 to 50 mph becoming northwest 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1700, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then northwest 10
to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 2 above-12.
Highs 23-33. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows zero-10. Highs 22-32. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows zero-10. Highs 29-39. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 6 above-16. Highs 36-46.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 12-22. Highs 39-49.
$$
UTZ485-102300-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
310 AM MST Fri Jan 10 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....29-39 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........43-53% near 7000 feet
30-40% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......24% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near
10000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400,
then partly cloudy (50-60%), patchy blowing
snow after 2400. Scattered snow showers.
Min temperature.....13-23 F near 7000 feet
1 below-9 above F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......9 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........74-89% near 7000 feet
67-82% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......10% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 2400, then northwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0400, then 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 10000 feet,
patchy blowing snow, scattered snow showers.
Max temperature.....20-30 F near 7000 feet
12-22 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........48-58% near 7000 feet
41-51% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......15% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 40
mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900, then 1050 until 1600,
then 700.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy blowing snow near 10000 feet.
Lows 8 above-18. Highs 19-29. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to 30 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 4 above-14. Highs 18-28. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 4 above-14. Highs 22-32. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 9 above-19. Highs 26-36.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 29-39.
$$
UTZ486-102300-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
310 AM MST Fri Jan 10 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (10-20%) until
1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 8000
feet, mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....27-37 F near 6000 feet
20-30 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........41-51%.
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.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
2400, then partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 8000
feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%), patchy blowing
snow after 2400. Scattered snow showers.
Min temperature.....11-21 F.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........75-90%.
24 hr trend......3% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph after midnight.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 8000 feet, patchy
blowing snow, isolated snow showers.
Max temperature.....25-35 F near 6000 feet
14-24 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........40-50% near 6000 feet
53-63% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1600, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900, then 1050 until 1600,
then 600.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet.
Lows 10 above-20. Highs 23-33. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 7 above-17. Highs 22-32. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 6 above-16. Highs 24-34. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 9 above-19. Highs 26-36.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 12-22. Highs 30-40.
$$
UTZ487-102300-
Book Cliffs-
310 AM MST Fri Jan 10 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....29-39 F near 6000 feet
26-36 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........27-37%.
24 hr trend......7% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Min temperature.....13-23 F near 6000 feet
10-20 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......9 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........65-80%.
24 hr trend......5% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....30-40 F near 6000 feet
24-34 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........28-38%.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1100, then 5000 ft AGL until
1700, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 15 to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900, then 650 until 1100,
then 1050 until 1600, then 700 until 1700, then
Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 26-36. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 9 above-19. Highs 26-36. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 28-38. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 31-41.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 12-22. Highs 34-44.
$$
UTZ490-102300-
Colorado River Basin-
310 AM MST Fri Jan 10 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....31-41 F near 5000 feet
21-31 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........25-35% near 5000 feet
31-41% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......5% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....13-23 F.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........65-80% near 5000 feet
55-65% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......8% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....35-45 F near 5000 feet
24-34 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........25-35%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 6500 ft AGL until
1600, then 3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft
AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100, then 1050 until 1500,
then 800 until 1600, then less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 13-23. Highs 31-41. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 12-22. Highs 31-41. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 11-21. Highs 33-43. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 12-22. Highs 35-45.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 15-25. Highs 37-47.
$$
UTZ491-102300-
Southeast Utah-
310 AM MST Fri Jan 10 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%).
Max temperature.....34-44 F near 5000 feet
25-35 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........18-28%.
24 hr trend......6% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....18-28 F.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........48-58%.
24 hr trend......1% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until
1200, then mostly sunny (20-30%). Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (40-50%), scattered snow
showers until 1200.
Max temperature.....37-47 F near 5000 feet
23-33 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........20-30% near 5000 feet
31-41% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1100, then 5500 ft AGL until
1600, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then north 15
to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 600 until 1100,
then 1000 until 1600, then 550 until 1700, then
Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 13-23. Highs 33-43. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 12-22. Highs 32-42. Winds less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Clear. Lows 11-21. Highs 35-45. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 12-22. Highs 37-47.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 15-25. Highs 38-48.
$$