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 161930
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
130 PM MDT Fri May 16 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 8 PM MDT SATURDAY
FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR UTAH FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 490 AND 491...
.DISCUSSION...Warm and dry conditions persist across the region the
next couple days. Winds look to increase during the afternoon
tomorrow as well, particularly over southeast Utah where gusts
will reach 30-35 mph. As a result, the Fire Weather Watch has been
upgraded to a Red Flag Warning over southeast Utah where fuels
are considered critical. Cooler and moister conditions move in on
Sunday as a storm system passes through.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL...
COZ200-171130-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
130 PM MDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet, isolated
showers. Near 8000 feet, scattered showers
until 2400, isolated showers after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....37-47 F.
Max humidity........70-85%.
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 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......6000 ft AGL until 2100, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
1200, then mostly cloudy (60-70%), isolated
showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
near 8000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%),
isolated showers until 1200, then scattered
showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 6000 feet
53-63 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........12-22% near 6000 feet
22-32% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000. 13000 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20
to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
isolated showers after 2400. Near 8000 feet,
isolated thunderstorms until 2400. Isolated
showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....39-49 F near 6000 feet
33-43 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........58-73%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph increasing to south 35
to 45 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph until 2400, then 5 to 10
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 1200. Near 8000 feet, numerous showers
and isolated thunderstorms until 1200. Showers
and scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F near 6000 feet
44-54 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........33-43% near 6000 feet
43-53% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30
mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 30-40. Highs 54-64. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 32-42. Highs 62-72. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms
near 8000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 69-79. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 75-85.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 77-87.
$$
COZ201-171130-
Routt Forecast Area-
130 PM MDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Scattered showers.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....31-41 F.
Max humidity........67-82%.
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 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 2100, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers until
1200, scattered showers and thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....30 percent.
Max temperature.....53-63 F.
Min humidity........22-32%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................30 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 10500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F.
Max humidity........52-62%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph decreasing to 20
mph after midnight.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 1900. 1500 ft AGL after 2000.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then cloudy
(80-90%). Scattered showers until 1200, then
showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....48-58 F.
Min humidity........30-40%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....South 25 to 35 mph becoming southwest 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0800, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows
25-35. Highs 43-53. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 27-37. Highs 49-59. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 29-39. Highs 57-67. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 63-73.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 36-46. Highs
65-75.
$$
COZ202-171130-
White River Forecast Area-
130 PM MDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers until 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
Max humidity........60-75% near 6000 feet
53-63% 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....West 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 2000. 1500 ft AGL after 2100.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 6000 feet,
isolated showers. Isolated thunderstorms after
1200. Near 8000 feet, isolated showers until
1200, scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....61-71 F near 6000 feet
54-64 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........11-16%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900. 13000 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20
to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400,
then mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....38-48 F.
Max humidity........57-67% near 6000 feet
49-59% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph until 2400, then 5 to 10
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Numerous showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200. Showers and
scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 F near 6000 feet
44-54 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........32-42%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 0900, then 6500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 30-40. Highs 54-64. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 31-41. Highs 61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows
34-44. Highs 69-79. Winds less than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 76-86.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 78-88.
$$
COZ203-171130-
Lower Colorado River-
130 PM MDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers until
2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....43-53 F near 6000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........41-51%.
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....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers after
1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet
57-67 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........10-15%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 14000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....44-54 F near 6000 feet
37-47 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........39-49%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....56-66 F near 6000 feet
46-56 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........26-36%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 0800, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 34-44. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 34-44. Highs 63-73. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 71-81. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 76-86.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 46-56. Highs 79-89.
$$
COZ205-171130-
Colorado River Headwaters-
130 PM MDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers until 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....35-45 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....West 25 to 35 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph
after midnight.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then south.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....60-70 F.
Min humidity........13-23%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 12500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....35-45 F.
Max humidity........44-54%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph decreasing to 20
mph after midnight.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 1900. 2000 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (80-90%). Scattered showers until 1200,
then numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 F.
Min humidity........24-34%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0700, then 8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 27-37. Highs 46-56. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 27-37. Highs 52-62. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 60-70. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 65-75.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 68-78.
$$
COZ290-171130-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
130 PM MDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
2400, then partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....40-50 F near 6000 feet
34-44 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........32-42%.
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....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until
1200, then mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet
57-67 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........8-13%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900. 14000 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20
to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....38-48 F near 6000 feet
35-45 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........41-51%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......12500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 1200. Numerous showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 F near 6000 feet
45-55 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........23-33%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 34-44. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 64-74. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 72-82. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 78-88.
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 80-90.
$$
COZ291-171130-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
130 PM MDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....32-42 F.
Max humidity........36-46%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers after
1200.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....54-64 F.
Min humidity........12-17%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 14000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to
25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then excellent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F.
Max humidity........40-50%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph in the evening
becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by
sunset. Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F.
Min humidity........28-38%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 0800, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 0900, then excellent.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 26-36. Highs 44-54. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers. Lows 25-35. Highs
53-63. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 61-71. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 67-77.
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 69-79.
$$
COZ292-171130-
North Fork Forecast Area-
130 PM MDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%) until
2400, then partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....38-48 F near 6000 feet
35-45 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........37-47%.
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....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....68-78 F near 6000 feet
61-71 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........8-13%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900. 15000 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20
to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400,
then mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....40-50 F near 6000 feet
36-46 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........31-41%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph
in the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3
to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet,
scattered showers until 1200. Near 8000 feet,
scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 1200. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F near 6000 feet
49-59 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........23-33%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then very good.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms near
6000 feet and numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 34-44. Highs 57-67. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and
isolated showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 33-43.
Highs 64-74. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 72-82. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 41-51. Highs 78-88.
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 81-91.
$$
COZ293-171130-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
130 PM MDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
Max humidity........53-63%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then southeast 5
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....61-71 F.
Min humidity........11-21%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900. 13500 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20
to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....36-46 F.
Max humidity........45-55%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......12500 ft AGL until 1900. 2000 ft AGL after
2000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Scattered showers until 1200,
then numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F.
Min humidity........24-34%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 0800, then 7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then west 20
to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows 26-36. Highs 48-58. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 25-35. Highs 53-63. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 27-37. Highs 61-71. West winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 66-76.
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 69-79.
$$
COZ207-171130-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
130 PM MDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....37-47 F.
Max humidity........33-43%.
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....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....66-76 F.
Min humidity........7-12%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900. 14000 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20
to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....41-51 F.
Max humidity........39-49%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......12500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Excellent until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 1200. Numerous showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....57-67 F.
Min humidity........21-31%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
CWR.................50 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 0900, then 9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 32-42. Highs 55-65. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 30-40. Highs 65-75. Northwest winds
10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 72-82. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 78-88.
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 80-90.
$$
COZ294-171130-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
130 PM MDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....35-45 F.
Max humidity........32-42%.
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....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
southeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F.
Min humidity........12-17%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 35 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 12000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then southwest
20 to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....37-47 F.
Max humidity........46-56%.
20-foot winds.......South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 1200. Numerous showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....43-53 F.
Min humidity........30-40%.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 40
mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 30
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 26-36. Highs 44-54. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts
to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers. Lows 25-35. Highs
54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 62-72. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 66-76.
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 68-78.
$$
COZ295-171130-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
130 PM MDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....31-41 F.
Max humidity........41-51%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%) until 1200, then partly cloudy
(30-40%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....62-72 F.
Min humidity........10-15%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 13000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20
to 25 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....34-44 F.
Max humidity........43-53%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the evening.
CWR.................0 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated thunderstorms
until 1200. Scattered showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....50-60 F.
Min humidity........27-37%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then 20 to
30 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 26-36. Highs 48-58. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows 25-35. Highs 58-68. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 63-73. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 68-78.
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 70-80.
$$
UTZ485-171130-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
130 PM MDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Near 7000 feet, isolated
showers after 2400. Scattered showers until
2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....33-43 F near 7000 feet
23-33 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........64-79% near 7000 feet
72-87% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......16% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.
CWR.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Clearing Index......950 until 2000, then less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 7000 feet,
isolated thunderstorms until 1200. Scattered
showers. Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
near 10000 feet, scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms until 1200, then
numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....40 percent.
Max temperature.....55-65 F near 7000 feet
46-56 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........26-36% near 7000 feet
35-45% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 9000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 7000 feet,
isolated thunderstorms until 2400. Scattered
showers. Near 10000 feet, scattered showers
and isolated thunderstorms until 2400, then
numerous snow showers.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....34-44 F near 7000 feet
25-35 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........71-86% near 7000 feet
80-95% near 10000 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.................30 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 1900, then 650 until 2000, then less
than 500 until 2100, then 550 until 2200, then
Less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Isolated thunderstorms until
1200. Near 7000 feet, showers. Near 10000 feet
, snow showers. Scattered thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....42-52 F near 7000 feet
34-44 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......13 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........42-52% near 7000 feet
54-64% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......16% wetter.
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.................90 percent.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......550 until 0900. 1050 after 1000.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy near 7000 feet and mostly cloudy near
10000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
7000 feet and scattered snow showers and isolated thunderstorms
near 10000 feet. Lows 26-36. Highs 47-57. Northwest winds 10 to
20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers near 7000 feet. Lows
31-41. Highs 55-65. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
35 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 62-72. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 67-77.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 40-50. Highs 69-79.
$$
UTZ486-171130-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
130 PM MDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 2400, then partly
cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers after 2400.
Scattered showers until 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....37-47 F.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........56-66% near 5000 feet
65-80% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then
northeast.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers until 1200.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....63-73 F near 5000 feet
52-62 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........16-26% near 5000 feet
24-34% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 25 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......5500 ft AGL until 1200, then 12000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms until 2400. Scattered showers
after 2400.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Min temperature.....39-49 F.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........63-78%.
24 hr trend......4% wetter.
20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph in
the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to
6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Near 5000 feet, isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Showers. Scattered
thunderstorms after 1200. Near 8000 feet,
numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms
until 1200, then showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....49-59 F near 5000 feet
39-49 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......14 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........36-46% near 5000 feet
50-60% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......21% wetter.
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.................70 percent.
Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900, then 1050.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows 32-42. Highs 54-64. Winds less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers . Lows 34-44. Highs
61-71. Winds less than 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 68-78. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 74-84.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 76-86.
$$
UTZ487-171130-
Book Cliffs-
130 PM MDT Fri May 16 2025
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet,
isolated showers until 2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....42-52 F.
24 hr trend......9 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........46-56%.
24 hr trend......9% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000. 1500 ft AGL after 2100.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers and
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Max temperature.....63-73 F near 5000 feet
58-68 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........11-16%.
24 hr trend......7% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900. 13500 ft AGL after
1000.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 1050.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
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 near 5000 feet
35-45 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Max humidity........55-65% near 5000 feet
58-73% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......10% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph until 2400, then 5 to 10
mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. 500 after 2100.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Isolated thunderstorms until
1200. Showers. Scattered thunderstorms after
1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....52-62 F near 5000 feet
44-54 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......14 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........26-36% near 5000 feet
34-44% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......16% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph.
CWR.................70 percent.
Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......1050.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 31-41. Highs 55-65. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 63-73. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 71-81. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 77-87.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 79-89.
$$
UTZ490-171130-
Colorado River Basin-
130 PM MDT Fri May 16 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT SATURDAY...
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....47-57 F.
24 hr trend......8 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........33-43%.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......11500 ft AGL until 2000. 1500 ft AGL after
2100.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then
northeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....75-85 F near 5000 feet
62-72 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........7-12%.
24 hr trend......5% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000. 14000 ft AGL after
1100.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then
southwest 20 to 30 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Near 5000 feet,
isolated showers and thunderstorms after 2400.
near 7000 feet, scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 2400.
Chc of lightning....10 percent.
Min temperature.....47-57 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........41-51% near 5000 feet
47-57% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......12% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Localized gusts
up to 35 mph decreasing to 25 mph after
midnight.
CWR.................20 percent.
Mixing Height.......13000 ft AGL until 2000. 2500 ft AGL after
2200.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......950 until 2100, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (80-90%). Isolated thunderstorms until
1200. Near 5000 feet, numerous showers. Near
7000 feet, showers. Scattered thunderstorms
after 1200.
Chc of lightning....50 percent.
Max temperature.....61-71 F near 5000 feet
49-59 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......13 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........21-31% near 5000 feet
28-38% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......16% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30
mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......1050.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated
thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 38-48. Highs 61-71. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 68-78. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 43-53. Highs 76-86. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 48-58. Highs 82-92.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 51-61. Highs 84-94.
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UTZ491-171130-
Southeast Utah-
130 PM MDT Fri May 16 2025
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM MDT SATURDAY...
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 5000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%). Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400,
then mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....47-57 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Max humidity........29-39%.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......12500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then southeast.
Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500.
.SATURDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%) near 5000 feet and
mostly cloudy (60-70%) near 8000 feet.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Max temperature.....73-83 F near 5000 feet
56-66 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........7-12%.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
CWR.................0 percent.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 14500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 20
to 25 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 1050.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%). Isolated showers after
2400.
Chc of lightning....0 percent.
Min temperature.....47-57 F near 5000 feet
38-48 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........41-51% near 5000 feet
49-59% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......13% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30
mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
Mixing Height.......13500 ft AGL until 2000. 2000 ft AGL after
2100.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 15 to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......950 until 2100, then less than 500.
.SUNDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%). Near 5000 feet,
numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms.
near 8000 feet, numerous showers and isolated
thunderstorms until 1200, then showers and
scattered thunderstorms.
Chc of lightning....20 percent.
Max temperature.....64-74 F near 5000 feet
41-51 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......11 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........16-26% near 5000 feet
30-40% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......9% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35
mph.
CWR.................60 percent.
Mixing Height.......11000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 15 to 20 mph.
Clearing Index......600 until 0700, then 1050.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy near 5000 feet and mostly cloudy near
8000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near
8000 feet. Lows 38-48. Highs 58-68. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 68-78. Winds less than
15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 75-85. Winds less than
15 mph.
.THURSDAY...Clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 82-92.
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 50-60. Highs 83-93.
$$