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 081011
FWFGJT
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
310 AM MST Wed Jan 8 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...
COZ200-082300-
Little Snake Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Wed Jan 8 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%), patchy
dense fog until 1200. Near 8000 feet, mostly
sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly cloudy
(30-40%).
Max temperature.....24-34 F near 6000 feet
16-26 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 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Near 6000 feet, scattered snow
showers after 2400. Near 8000 feet, patchy
blowing snow, scattered snow showers.
Min temperature.....12-22 F.
Max humidity........83-98% near 6000 feet
75-90% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 25 to 35 mph becoming north 20 to 30
mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet,
isolated snow showers until 1200. Near 8000
feet, patchy blowing snow.
Max temperature.....22-32 F near 6000 feet
14-24 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........45-55% near 6000 feet
54-64% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then good until 1500, then
fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 3 above-13. Highs 28-38. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 6000 feet
and patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet and scattered snow showers
near 8000 feet. Lows 13-23. Highs 29-39. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet. Lows
8 above-18. Highs 25-35. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 4 above-14. Highs 22-32.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows zero-10. Highs 23-33.
$$
COZ201-082300-
Routt Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Wed Jan 8 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%) until 1200, then partly cloudy
(30-40%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Max temperature.....19-29 F.
Min humidity........37-47%.
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 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers until
2400, then numerous snow showers.
Min temperature.....5-15 F.
Max humidity........80-95%.
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........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 2400, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Numerous snow showers.
Max temperature.....15-25 F.
Min humidity........55-65%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................30 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 5 below-5. Highs 19-29. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Snow showers. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 18-28. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Snow showers. Lows 5 above-15. Highs 14-24. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 1 below-9.
Highs 15-25.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 2 below-8. Highs 17-27.
$$
COZ202-082300-
White River Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Wed Jan 8 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Near 6000 feet, areas of
dense fog until 1200.
Max temperature.....25-35 F near 6000 feet
18-28 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........36-46%.
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 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (70-80%). Scattered snow showers after
2400. Near 8000 feet, patchy blowing snow after
2400.
Min temperature.....9-19 F.
Max humidity........85-100% near 6000 feet
71-86% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%),
isolated snow showers until 1200. Near 8000
feet, mostly cloudy (70-80%) until 1200, then
partly cloudy (40-50%), areas of blowing snow
until 1200, patchy blowing snow after 1200,
scattered snow showers until 1200, numerous snow
showers after 1200.
Max temperature.....24-34 F near 6000 feet
14-24 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........46-56% near 6000 feet
55-70% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1600, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then good until 1500, then
fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet. Lows
3 above-13. Highs 29-39. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 6000 feet
and scattered snow showers near 8000 feet. Lows 13-23. Highs
28-38. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy. near 8000 feet, mostly
cloudy, Patchy blowing snow, Scattered snow showers. Lows
8 above-18. Highs 25-35. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 6 above-16. Highs 24-34.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 3 above-13. Highs 24-34.
$$
COZ203-082300-
Lower Colorado River-
310 AM MST Wed Jan 8 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....29-39 F near 6000 feet
24-34 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........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then southwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....14-24 F.
Max humidity........67-82%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....28-38 F near 6000 feet
21-31 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........39-49%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
north 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....Northeast 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1700, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 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...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 7 above-17. Highs 28-38. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 17-27.
Highs 30-40. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 11-21. Highs 26-36. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 9 above-19. Highs 26-36.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 7 above-17. Highs 28-38.
$$
COZ205-082300-
Colorado River Headwaters-
310 AM MST Wed Jan 8 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Max temperature.....23-33 F.
Min humidity........39-49%.
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 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 2400, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Scattered snow showers after
2400.
Min temperature.....6-16 F.
Max humidity........76-91%.
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 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 2400, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Scattered snow showers.
Max temperature.....19-29 F.
Min humidity........50-60%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 20 to 30 mph becoming north 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then good until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 4 below-6. Highs 20-30. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Snow showers. Lows 9 above-19. Highs 20-30. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 3 above-13.
Highs 15-25. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated snow showers. Lows 1 below-9.
Highs 16-26.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 2 below-8. Highs 19-29.
$$
COZ290-082300-
Paradox Valley Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Wed Jan 8 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (10-20%). Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200,
then mostly sunny (10-20%), patchy fog until
1200.
Max temperature.....31-41 F near 6000 feet
24-34 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........30-40% near 6000 feet
40-50% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 15 to 20 mph increasing to northeast 20
to 25 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.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....13-23 F near 6000 feet
8-18 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........60-75% 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.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until
1200, then mostly sunny (10-20%). Near 8000
feet, partly cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....30-40 F near 6000 feet
21-31 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........30-40% near 6000 feet
44-54% near 8000 feet.
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.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 25 to 35 mph.
Mixing Height.......4500 ft AGL until 1700, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 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...
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 9 above-19. Highs 33-43. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 8000 feet.
Lows 16-26. Highs 34-44. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 11-21. Highs 30-40. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 30-40.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 9 above-19. Highs 33-43.
$$
COZ291-082300-
Northern San Juan Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Wed Jan 8 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 1200, then mostly
sunny (20-30%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Max temperature.....23-33 F.
Min humidity........43-53%.
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 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....East 5 mph until 1200, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%).
Min temperature.....4-14 F.
Max humidity........75-90%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 2400, then east.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated snow showers
until 1200, scattered snow showers after 1200.
Max temperature.....18-28 F.
Min humidity........49-59%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........2 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 1 below-9. Highs 24-34. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous snow showers. Lows 11-21.
Highs 23-33. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 2 above-12. Highs 19-29. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 1 above-11. Highs 20-30.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows zero-10. Highs 23-33.
$$
COZ292-082300-
North Fork Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Wed Jan 8 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Near 8000 feet, patchy
fog until 1200.
Max temperature.....29-39 F near 6000 feet
21-31 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........39-49% near 6000 feet
47-57% near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then north.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy (40-50%). Near
8000 feet, partly cloudy (30-40%) until 2400,
then mostly cloudy (60-70%).
Min temperature.....10-20 F near 6000 feet
5-15 F near 8000 feet.
Max humidity........73-88%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 mph until 2400, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Max temperature.....28-38 F near 6000 feet
19-29 F near 8000 feet.
Min humidity........38-48% near 6000 feet
51-61% 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....Northeast 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 1200, then fair until 1500, then
poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 6 above-16. Highs 29-39. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers near 6000 feet
and scattered snow showers near 8000 feet. Lows 16-26. Highs
31-41. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 27-37. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 9 above-19. Highs 27-37.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 6 above-16. Highs 29-39.
$$
COZ293-082300-
Gunnison Basin Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Wed Jan 8 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Areas of fog until 1200.
Max temperature.....19-29 F.
Min humidity........53-63%.
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 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%).
Min temperature.....6-16 F.
Max humidity........78-93%.
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 20 to 25 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (60-70%) until 1200, then partly
cloudy (50-60%). Scattered snow showers. Patchy
blowing snow after 1200.
Max temperature.....17-27 F.
Min humidity........52-62%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph increasing to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 20 to 30 mph decreasing to 20 to 25
mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 8 below-2. Highs 17-27. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Numerous snow showers. Lows
3 above-13. Highs 19-29. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 3 below-7.
Highs 13-23. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 5 below-5. Highs 13-23.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 7 below-3. Highs 16-26.
$$
COZ207-082300-
Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Wed Jan 8 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Areas of fog until 1200.
Max temperature.....34-44 F.
Min humidity........33-43%.
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 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....13-23 F.
Max humidity........68-83%.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 15 to 20 mph increasing to northwest 20
to 30 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....31-41 F.
Min humidity........26-36%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
north 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 40 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1600, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 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...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 7 above-17. Highs 35-45. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 13-23. Highs 37-47. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 9 above-19. Highs 33-43. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 32-42.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 7 above-17. Highs 35-45.
$$
COZ294-082300-
Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Wed Jan 8 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Max temperature.....27-37 F.
Min humidity........39-49%.
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 5 to 10 mph increasing to northeast 10 to
15 mph in the afternoon.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....8-18 F.
Max humidity........62-77%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph.
Localized gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....North 20 to 25 mph increasing to northwest 20
to 30 mph after midnight.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....23-33 F.
Min humidity........37-47%.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
north 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....Northeast 20 to 30 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1600, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 15 to 20 mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1200, then
good until 1500, then fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 3 above-13. Highs 27-37. Winds less than
15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 12-22. Highs 27-37. Northwest
winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 5 above-15. Highs 23-33. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 4 above-14. Highs 23-33.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 4 above-14. Highs 26-36.
$$
COZ295-082300-
Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area-
310 AM MST Wed Jan 8 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Patchy fog until 1200.
Max temperature.....30-40 F.
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....Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....6-16 F.
Max humidity........71-86%.
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 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 2400, then northeast.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%) until 1200, then mostly
cloudy (60-70%). Scattered snow showers.
Max temperature.....27-37 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........3 or very low.
15K Ft MSL Winds....Northeast 15 to 20 mph.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1700, then 3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20
mph.
Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900, then fair until 1200, then
very good until 1500, then fair.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows zero-10. Highs 27-37. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 29-39. Winds
less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers. Lows 3 above-13.
Highs 23-33. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 2 above-12. Highs 24-34.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 2 above-12. Highs 29-39.
$$
UTZ485-082300-
Eastern Ashley National Forest-
310 AM MST Wed Jan 8 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Near 7000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%). Near
10000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200,
then partly cloudy (30-40%).
Max temperature.....24-34 F.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........36-46% near 7000 feet
20-30% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......11% 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........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 10000 feet,
isolated snow showers until 2400, patchy
blowing snow. Scattered snow showers after
2400.
Min temperature.....11-21 F near 7000 feet
2 below-8 above F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......13 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........74-89% near 7000 feet
80-95% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......17% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (50-60%). Near 10000 feet,
patchy blowing snow until 1200, scattered snow
showers until 1200, isolated snow showers after
1200.
Max temperature.....19-29 F near 7000 feet
10-20 F near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........51-61%.
24 hr trend......16% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................20 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 900 until 1500,
then 600 until 1600, then less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 6 above-16. Highs 27-37. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy blowing snow near 7000 feet and
patchy blowing snow near 10000 feet and scattered snow showers
near 7000 feet and scattered snow showers near 10000 feet. Lows
15-25. Highs 23-33. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
35 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy near 7000 feet and partly cloudy near
10000 feet and patchy blowing snow near 10000 feet. Lows
9 above-19. Highs 19-29. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 6 above-16. Highs 18-28.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 4 above-14. Highs 20-30.
$$
UTZ486-082300-
Eastern Uinta Basin-
310 AM MST Wed Jan 8 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Near 6000 feet, patchy
fog until 1200.
Max temperature.....24-34 F near 6000 feet
14-24 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........41-51%.
24 hr trend......7% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 6000 feet,
isolated snow showers after 2400. Near 8000
feet, patchy blowing snow, scattered snow
showers after 2400.
Min temperature.....11-21 F.
24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........67-82% near 6000 feet
75-90% near 8000 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.......1500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 8000 feet, patchy
blowing snow.
Max temperature.....25-35 F near 6000 feet
14-24 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........42-52% 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.......4500 ft AGL until 1600, then 2000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to 25
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 1050 until 1500,
then 800 until 1600, then 500 until 1700, then
Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 26-36. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Near 6000 feet, partly cloudy. near 8000 feet,
mostly cloudy, Patchy blowing snow, Scattered snow showers. Lows
15-25. Highs 28-38. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet.
Lows 11-21. Highs 23-33. Winds less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 9 above-19. Highs 22-32.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 7 above-17. Highs 23-33.
$$
UTZ487-082300-
Book Cliffs-
310 AM MST Wed Jan 8 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%).
Max temperature.....27-37 F.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........26-36%.
24 hr trend......8% 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.....Southeast 5 mph until 1200, then west.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 8000 feet, patchy
blowing snow after 2400.
Min temperature.....13-23 F.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........63-78%.
24 hr trend......9% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 2400, then north.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 8000 feet, patchy
blowing snow.
Max temperature.....23-33 F near 6000 feet
20-30 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........35-45% near 6000 feet
41-51% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......8% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
northeast 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Localized gusts up to 30 mph.
CWR.................10 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to
25 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900, then 500 until 1000,
then 1050 until 1600, then 600.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Mostly clear. Patchy blowing snow near 8000 feet. Lows
8 above-18. Highs 31-41. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 32-42. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 11-21. Highs 27-37. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 10 above-20. Highs 26-36.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 8 above-18. Highs 27-37.
$$
UTZ490-082300-
Colorado River Basin-
310 AM MST Wed Jan 8 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Near 5000 feet, patchy
fog until 1200.
Max temperature.....32-42 F near 5000 feet
22-32 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........26-36%.
24 hr trend......2% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming
upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1700, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph until 1200, then northwest.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%).
Min temperature.....15-25 F.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........57-72%.
24 hr trend......3% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 2400, then north.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%).
Max temperature.....35-45 F near 5000 feet
25-35 F near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........27-37% near 5000 feet
33-43% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
20-foot winds.......North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1600, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 15 to 20 mph until 1200, then 20 to
30 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900, then 550 until 1000,
then 1050 until 1600, then 750 until 1700, then
Less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 12-22. Highs 32-42. Winds less than 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 16-26. Highs 36-46. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 14-24. Highs 31-41. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 13-23. Highs 31-41.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 12-22. Highs 33-43.
$$
UTZ491-082300-
Southeast Utah-
310 AM MST Wed Jan 8 2025
.Today...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Near 8000 feet, patchy
fog until 1200.
Max temperature.....35-45 F near 5000 feet
26-36 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........31-41% near 5000 feet
37-47% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized
gusts up to 20 mph in the morning.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......4000 ft AGL until 1700, then 1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northeast 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%).
Min temperature.....16-26 F.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Max humidity........57-67%.
24 hr trend......9% drier.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming
downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........4 or low.
Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500.
.THURSDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Near 8000 feet, patchy
blowing snow.
Max temperature.....37-47 F near 5000 feet
21-31 F near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........24-34% near 5000 feet
37-47% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......10% drier.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming
north 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Localized
gusts up to 40 mph.
CWR.................0 percent.
LAL.................1.
Haines Index........3 or very low.
Mixing Height.......5000 ft AGL until 1600, then 2500 ft AGL.
Transport Winds.....North 10 to 15 mph until 1200, then 20 to 30
mph.
Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000, then 1050 until 1600,
then 750 until 1700, then less than 500.
.FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7...
.FRIDAY...Clear. Lows 13-23. Highs 36-46. West winds 10 to 20 mph
with gusts to 30 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 16-26. Highs 39-49. Winds less
than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 14-24. Highs 34-44. Winds less than
15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 13-23. Highs 34-44.
.TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 12-22. Highs 35-45.
$$