Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Salt Lake City, UT
Issued by NWS Salt Lake City, UT
598
FNUS55 KSLC 090844
FWFSLC
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Utah
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
244 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...WIDESPREAD WETTING RAIN EXPECTED ACROSS SOUTHERN AND EASTERN UT
TODAY...
.BROADCAST DISCUSSION...A surge of tropical moisture begins to
move north into UT today bringing a prolonged period of rainfall
to the state. A cold front sweeps through the state late Saturday
evening with cool and dry conditions expected Sunday and Monday.
.DISCUSSION...A widespread rainfall event is expected to develop
today lasting through Saturday evening. Throughout the duration of
this event, the majority of UT is expected to see a wetting rain.
Late Saturday, a cold front will sweep through the area bringing a
brief dry and cool pattern through Monday with an unsettled pattern
developing once again on Tuesday.
***Thunderstorms imply strong, gusty and erratic winds***
***All winds are 20 foot, 10-minute averages***
UTZ478-100015-
Salt Lake Desert-
244 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........North of I-80, sunny (10-20% cloud cover).
South of I-80, sunny (20-30% cloud cover) until
1200, then partly cloudy (35-45% cloud cover),
isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....0% increasing to 10% in the afternoon.
CWR.................0% north of I-80 and 10% south of I-80.
Max temperature.....71-81 near 5000 feet.
57-66 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......8 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........24-34% near 5000 feet.
31-41% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3% wetter near 5000 feet.
11% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 35-40 mph.
Mixing height.......7800 ft AGL.
Climatology......50-60th Percentile.
Clearing Index......910.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Scattered rain
showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....20%.
CWR.................10% north of I-80 and 40% south of I-80.
Min temperature.....48-58 near 5000 feet.
46-52 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........75-85% near 5000 feet.
79-89% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......31% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southeast around 15 mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South around 30 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Scattered
showers and thunderstorms north of I-80 and
numerous rain showers and scattered
thunderstorms south of I-80.
Chance lightning....40%.
CWR.................30% north of I-80 and 40% south of I-80.
Max temperature.....66-75 near 5000 feet.
54-60 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........52-62% near 5000 feet.
67-77% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......28% wetter near 5000 feet.
36% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 25 mph.
Mixing height.......5000 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......590.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 50s in the valleys and in the upper 40s in the
mountains. Highs in the upper 60s in the valleys and in the lower
50s in the mountains. South winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the
upper 30s in the valleys and in the lower 30s in the mountains.
Highs in the mid 50s in the valleys and in the lower 40s in the
mountains. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s in the valleys and
in the lower 30s in the mountains. Highs in the upper 50s in the
valleys and in the mid 40s in the mountains. Winds generally less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated rain showers. Lows in the mid
40s in the valleys and around 40 in the mountains. Highs in the
upper 50s in the valleys and in the mid 40s in the mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered rain showers. Lows around
40 in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the mountains. Highs in
the upper 50s in the valleys and in the mid 40s in the mountains.
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UTZ479-100015-
Wasatch Mountains-
244 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (15-25% cloud cover) until 1200, then
partly sunny (50-60% cloud cover). South of
I-80, isolated showers and thunderstorms after
1200.
Chance lightning....0% increasing to 20% in the afternoon.
CWR.................0% north of I-80 and 10% south of I-80.
Max temperature.....72-82 near 5000 feet.
62-70 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Min humidity........29-35% near 5000 feet.
34-44% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......9% wetter near 5000 feet.
17% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 40 mph becoming around 30 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......9200 ft AGL.
Climatology......60-70th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Isolated
thunderstorms. North of I-80, isolated rain
showers until 2400. Scattered rain showers
after 2400. South of I-80, scattered rain
showers until 2400. Numerous rain showers after
2400.
Chance lightning....20%.
CWR.................20% north of I-80 and 50% south of I-80.
Min temperature.....46-56.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........82-92% near 5000 feet.
78-88% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......42% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South 20-25 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. North of I-80,
numerous rain showers. South of I-80, rain
showers. Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....30%.
CWR.................50% north of I-80 and 70% south of I-80.
Max temperature.....67-74 near 5000 feet.
54-64 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........56-66% near 5000 feet.
73-83% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......29% wetter near 5000 feet.
41% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 20 mph.
Mixing height.......4400 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......620.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Numerous rain showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 50s in the valleys and in the upper 40s in the
mountains. Highs in the upper 60s in the valleys and in the mid
50s in the mountains. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Rain showers, snow showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 30s in the valleys and in the lower 30s in the
mountains. Highs in the mid 50s in the valleys and in the mid 40s
in the mountains. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s. Highs in the upper
50s in the valleys and in the upper 40s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers, snow showers
and isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 40s in the valleys
and in the upper 30s in the mountains. Highs around 60 in the
valleys and in the upper 40s in the mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers, snow showers
and isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 30s in the valleys
and in the lower 30s in the mountains. Highs in the upper 50s in
the valleys and in the upper 40s in the mountains.
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UTZ480-100015-
Uinta Mountains-
244 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (15-25% cloud cover) until 1200, then
partly cloudy (45-55% cloud cover). Isolated
showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....0% increasing to 20% in the afternoon.
CWR.................10%.
Max temperature.....69-75 near 7000 feet.
59-65 near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........31-41%.
24 hr trend......19% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 35 mph becoming around 20 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......9200 ft AGL.
Climatology......60-70th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (80-90% cloud cover). Scattered
rain showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....10%.
CWR.................40%.
Min temperature.....47-53 near 7000 feet.
38-48 near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........85-95%.
24 hr trend......46% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South around 15 mph becoming around 30 mph
after midnight.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Rain showers.
Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................70%.
Max temperature.....61-67 near 7000 feet.
52-59 near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........65-69% near 7000 feet.
69-79% near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......39% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 15-20 mph.
Mixing height.......3600 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......650.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Numerous rain showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows around 50 in the valleys and in the lower 40s in the
mountains. Highs in the lower 60s in the valleys and in the mid
50s in the mountains. South winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Snow showers, rain showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 30s in the valleys and in the upper 20s in the
mountains. Highs in the upper 40s in the valleys and in the lower
40s in the mountains. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s in the valleys and
in the mid 20s in the mountains. Highs in the lower 50s in the
valleys and in the mid 40s in the mountains. Winds generally less
than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers, snow showers
and isolated thunderstorms. Lows around 40 in the valleys and in
the mid 30s in the mountains. Highs in the mid 50s in the valleys
and in the upper 40s in the mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain and snow showers. Lows
in the mid 30s in the valleys and in the upper 20s in the
mountains. Highs in the lower 50s in the valleys and in the mid
40s in the mountains.
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UTZ481-100015-
Western Ashley National Forest-
244 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (20-30% cloud cover) until 1200, then
partly cloudy (45-55% cloud cover). Isolated
showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....0% increasing to 20% in the afternoon.
CWR.................10%.
Max temperature.....64-72 near 7000 feet.
52-59 near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........30-39% near 7000 feet.
37-46% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......15% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 30 mph becoming around 20 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......6600 ft AGL.
Climatology......40-50th Percentile.
Clearing Index......990.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Scattered rain
showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....20%.
CWR.................50%.
Min temperature.....45-51 near 7000 feet.
36-43 near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........90-100%.
24 hr trend......46% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South around 15 mph becoming around 30 mph
after midnight.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Rain showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....10% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................70%.
Max temperature.....56-62 near 7000 feet.
44-51 near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........78-85% near 7000 feet.
86-93% near 10000 feet.
24 hr trend......49% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South 15-20 mph.
Mixing height.......2000 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......250.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Numerous rain showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 40s in the valleys and around 40 in the
mountains. Highs in the upper 50s in the valleys and in the mid
40s in the mountains. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Snow showers, rain showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 30s in the valleys and in the mid 20s in the
mountains. Highs in the lower 50s in the valleys and in the upper
30s in the mountains. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s in the valleys and
in the mid 20s in the mountains. Highs in the lower 50s in the
valleys and around 40 in the mountains. Winds generally less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers, rain showers
and isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 30s in the valleys
and in the lower 30s in the mountains. Highs in the lower 50s in
the valleys and around 40 in the mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain and snow showers. Lows
in the mid 30s in the valleys and in the upper 20s in the
mountains. Highs in the lower 50s in the valleys and in the upper
30s in the mountains.
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UTZ482-100015-
Western Uintah Basin-
244 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (25-35% cloud cover) until 1200,
then partly sunny (50-60% cloud cover).
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....0% increasing to 20% in the afternoon.
CWR.................10%.
Max temperature.....69-75 near 6000 feet.
61-67 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........31-38% near 6000 feet.
33-43% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......11% wetter near 6000 feet.
17% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 25-30 mph.
Mixing height.......7700 ft AGL.
Climatology......50-60th Percentile.
Clearing Index......850.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Scattered rain
showers until 2400. Isolated thunderstorms.
Numerous rain showers after 2400.
Chance lightning....20% decreasing to 10% after midnight.
CWR.................50%.
Min temperature.....43-53.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........89-99%.
24 hr trend......50% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South around 15 mph becoming around 25 mph
after midnight.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Rain showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....10% increasing to 20% in the afternoon.
CWR.................70%.
Max temperature.....57-63 near 6000 feet.
51-57 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......11 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........80-90%.
24 hr trend......54% wetter near 6000 feet.
48% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 20-25 mph.
Mixing height.......2200 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......210.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Numerous rain showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 60s in the valleys and
in the mid 50s in the mountains. Winds generally less than
15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Rain showers, snow showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 30s in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the
mountains. Highs in the upper 50s in the valleys and in the upper
40s in the mountains. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the
upper 50s in the valleys and in the upper 40s in the mountains.
Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the upper 50s in the valleys and
in the upper 40s in the mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered rain and snow showers. Lows
in the mid 30s. Highs in the upper 50s in the valleys and in the
upper 40s in the mountains.
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UTZ483-100015-
Southern Ashley National Forest-
244 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Sunny (20-30% cloud cover) until 1200, then
partly cloudy (40-50% cloud cover). Isolated
showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....0% increasing to 20% in the afternoon.
CWR.................10%.
Max temperature.....66-72 near 7000 feet.
55-61 near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........38-48% near 7000 feet.
50-60% near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......22% wetter near 7000 feet.
29% wetter near 9000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 25-30 mph.
Mixing height.......6300 ft AGL.
Climatology......40-50th Percentile.
Clearing Index......900.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Scattered showers
and thunderstorms until 2400, then numerous
rain showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....30% decreasing to 10% after midnight.
CWR.................60%.
Min temperature.....48-54 near 7000 feet.
44-50 near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........89-98% near 7000 feet.
94-100% near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......44% wetter near 7000 feet.
35% wetter near 9000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South around 15 mph becoming around 25 mph
after midnight.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (95-100% cloud cover). Rain showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....10% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................80%.
Max temperature.....55-61 near 7000 feet.
47-53 near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......9 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........80-87% near 7000 feet.
88-98% near 9000 feet.
24 hr trend......41% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph
in the afternoon.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 20-25 mph.
Mixing height.......2200 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......310.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Rain showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows in the
lower 50s in the valleys and in the upper 40s in the mountains.
Highs around 60 in the valleys and in the upper 40s in the
mountains. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Rain showers, snow showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 30s in the valleys and in the lower 30s in the
mountains. Highs in the mid 50s in the valleys and in the lower
40s in the mountains. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 30s. Highs in the mid
50s in the valleys and in the mid 40s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated rain showers, thunderstorms
and snow showers. Lows in the lower 40s in the valleys and in the
upper 30s in the mountains. Highs in the mid 50s in the valleys
and in the mid 40s in the mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered rain and snow showers. Lows
in the upper 30s in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the
mountains. Highs in the mid 50s in the valleys and in the lower
40s in the mountains.
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UTZ484-100015-
Tavaputs Plateau-
244 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40% cloud cover). Isolated
showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....10% increasing to 20% in the afternoon.
CWR.................10%.
Max temperature.....70-76 near 6000 feet.
59-65 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........39-49% near 6000 feet.
49-59% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......25% wetter near 6000 feet.
32% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 25-30 mph.
Mixing height.......7000 ft AGL.
Climatology......40-50th Percentile.
Clearing Index......830.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Scattered showers
and thunderstorms until 2400, then numerous
rain showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....30% decreasing to 20% after midnight.
CWR.................70%.
Min temperature.....49-55 near 6000 feet.
45-51 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........86-96%.
24 hr trend......45% wetter near 6000 feet.
36% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South 20-25 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (95-100% cloud cover). Rain showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....10% increasing to 20% in the afternoon.
CWR.................80%.
Max temperature.....60-66 near 6000 feet.
50-56 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......10 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........81-91% near 6000 feet.
88-98% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......40% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 20-25 mph.
Mixing height.......2600 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......350.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the
lower 50s in the valleys and in the upper 40s in the mountains.
Highs in the mid 60s in the valleys and in the lower 50s in the
mountains. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Rain showers, scattered thunderstorms and isolated snow
showers. Lows in the lower 40s in the valleys and in the mid 30s
in the mountains. Highs in the upper 50s in the valleys and in
the upper 40s in the mountains. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s in the valleys and
in the mid 30s in the mountains. Highs in the upper 50s in the
valleys and in the upper 40s in the mountains. Winds generally
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 40s in the valleys and around 40 in the
mountains. Highs around 60 in the valleys and in the upper 40s in
the mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered snow showers and isolated
rain showers. Lows in the lower 40s in the valleys and in the mid
30s in the mountains. Highs in the upper 50s in the valleys and
in the upper 40s in the mountains.
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UTZ488-100015-
Manti National Forest-
244 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (20-30% cloud cover) until 1200,
then partly sunny (60-70% cloud cover).
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....10% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................20%.
Max temperature.....66-76 near 6500 feet.
56-66 near 8500 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree cooler.
Min humidity........37-47% near 6500 feet.
44-54% near 8500 feet.
24 hr trend......25% wetter near 6500 feet.
30% wetter near 8500 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 30 mph becoming around 20 mph
in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......6500 ft AGL.
Climatology......40-50th Percentile.
Clearing Index......750.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Scattered showers
and thunderstorms until 2400, then numerous
rain showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....30% decreasing to 20% after midnight.
CWR.................70%.
Min temperature.....47-54 near 6500 feet.
41-49 near 8500 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........84-94%.
24 hr trend......41% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South 20-25 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (95-100% cloud cover). Isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Rain showers.
Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................80%.
Max temperature.....58-68 near 6500 feet.
48-58 near 8500 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........71-81% near 6500 feet.
83-93% near 8500 feet.
24 hr trend......33% wetter near 6500 feet.
39% wetter near 8500 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 20 mph.
Mixing height.......2500 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......350.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Rain showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows around
50 in the valleys and in the mid 40s in the mountains. Highs in
the lower 60s in the valleys and in the mid 50s in the mountains.
Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Rain showers with numerous snow showers and scattered
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 30s in the valleys and in the
lower 30s in the mountains. Highs in the mid 50s in the valleys
and in the mid 40s in the mountains. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s in the valleys and
in the lower 30s in the mountains. Highs in the mid 50s in the
valleys and in the upper 40s in the mountains. Winds generally
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated rain showers, thunderstorms
and snow showers. Lows in the lower 40s in the valleys and in the
mid 30s in the mountains. Highs in the mid 50s in the valleys and
in the upper 40s in the mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered rain and snow showers. Lows
in the mid 30s in the valleys and in the lower 30s in the
mountains. Highs in the mid 50s in the valleys and in the mid 40s
in the mountains.
=
$$
UTZ489-100015-
San Rafael Swell-
244 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (35-45% cloud cover) until 1200,
then partly sunny (60-70% cloud cover).
Isolated rain showers until 1200. Scattered
showers and thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....10% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................20%.
Max temperature.....73-79 near 5000 feet.
63-69 near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........39-49% near 5000 feet.
44-54% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......30% wetter near 5000 feet.
35% wetter near 7000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 25-30 mph.
Mixing height.......6300 ft AGL.
Climatology......40-50th Percentile.
Clearing Index......780.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Scattered showers
and thunderstorms until 2400, then numerous
rain showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....30% decreasing to 20% after midnight.
CWR.................70%.
Min temperature.....51-58 near 5000 feet.
48-54 near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........87-97% near 5000 feet.
91-100% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......43% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South 20-25 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Rain showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................80%.
Max temperature.....65-71 near 5000 feet.
55-61 near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......8 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........66-76% near 5000 feet.
81-91% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......26% wetter near 5000 feet.
36% wetter near 7000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 20-25 mph.
Mixing height.......3000 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......550.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Numerous rain showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 50s. Highs around 70 in the valleys and around
60 in the mountains. South winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Numerous rain showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 40s in the valleys and in the lower 40s in the
mountains. Highs in the mid 60s in the valleys and in the mid 50s
in the mountains. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid
60s in the valleys and in the mid 50s in the mountains. Winds
generally less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 40s. Highs in the mid 60s in the valleys and in
the mid 50s in the mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated rain showers. Lows around
40. Highs in the mid 60s in the valleys and in the lower 50s in
the mountains.
=
$$
UTZ492-100015-
Central Utah West Desert-
244 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (25-35% cloud cover) until 1200,
then partly sunny (60-70% cloud cover).
Scattered rain showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....10% increasing to 20% in the afternoon.
CWR.................10%.
Max temperature.....77-83 near 5000 feet.
62-68 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......1 degree warmer.
Min humidity........25-35% near 5000 feet.
35-45% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......17% wetter near 5000 feet.
26% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph becoming south around
15 mph in the afternoon.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 35-40 mph.
Mixing height.......9200 ft AGL.
Climatology......50-60th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Scattered rain
showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....20%.
CWR.................50%.
Min temperature.....49-59 near 5000 feet.
44-52 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........78-88% near 5000 feet.
84-94% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......45% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Southeast around 15 mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South 20-25 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Scattered rain
showers. Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................40%.
Max temperature.....70-77 near 5000 feet.
55-61 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........48-58% near 5000 feet.
67-77% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......23% wetter near 5000 feet.
32% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph becoming south around
15 mph in the afternoon.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 25 mph.
Mixing height.......5500 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......820.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 50s in the valleys and in the upper 40s in the
mountains. Highs in the lower 70s in the valleys and in the upper
50s in the mountains. South winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Numerous rain showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows
in the upper 30s in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the
mountains. Highs around 60 in the valleys and in the mid 40s in
the mountains. West winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid
60s in the valleys and in the lower 50s in the mountains.
Southeast winds around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s in the valleys and
around 40 in the mountains. Highs in the mid 60s in the valleys
and in the lower 50s in the mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated rain showers. Lows in the
upper 30s in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the mountains.
Highs in the lower 60s in the valleys and in the upper 40s in the
mountains.
=
$$
UTZ493-100015-
Central Utah Mountains-
244 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (35-45% cloud cover) until 1200,
then mostly cloudy (70-80% cloud cover).
Isolated rain showers until 1200, then
scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....10% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................40%.
Max temperature.....76-82 near 5000 feet.
59-69 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........37-41% near 5000 feet.
45-55% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......30% wetter near 5000 feet.
37% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 35 mph becoming south around
25 mph in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......8300 ft AGL.
Climatology......50-60th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (95-100% cloud cover). Scattered showers
and thunderstorms until 2400, then numerous
rain showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....30% decreasing to 10% after midnight.
CWR.................70%.
Min temperature.....47-53 near 5000 feet.
42-51 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........98-102% near 5000 feet.
86-96% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......35% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South 20-25 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Rain showers.
Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....10% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................80%.
Max temperature.....68-74 near 5000 feet.
53-63 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........61-65% near 5000 feet.
75-85% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......24% wetter near 5000 feet.
29% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 20-25 mph.
Mixing height.......4300 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......710.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Numerous rain showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 40s. Highs in the lower 70s in the valleys and
around 60 in the mountains. South winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Numerous rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 30s. Highs in the lower 60s in the valleys and in the
lower 50s in the mountains. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s. Highs in the mid 60s
in the valleys and in the mid 50s in the mountains. South winds
around 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated rain showers, thunderstorms
and snow showers. Lows in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 60s in
the valleys and in the lower 50s in the mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated rain and snow showers. Lows
in the mid 30s. Highs in the mid 60s in the valleys and in the
lower 50s in the mountains.
=
$$
UTZ494-100015-
Henry Mountains-
244 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny (55-65% cloud cover). Isolated
showers and thunderstorms until 1200, then
scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................30%.
Max temperature.....72-78 near 5000 feet.
57-66 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........39-49% near 5000 feet.
58-68% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......33% wetter near 5000 feet.
47% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 30 mph becoming south around
20 mph in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......5600 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......830.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (95-100% cloud cover). Numerous rain
showers and scattered thunderstorms until 2400,
then rain showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....30% decreasing to 20% after midnight.
CWR.................70%.
Min temperature.....53-60 near 5000 feet.
48-54 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........83-93% near 5000 feet.
88-98% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......30% wetter near 5000 feet.
24% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Rain showers and
isolated thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................80%.
Max temperature.....64-71 near 5000 feet.
49-58 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........58-68% near 5000 feet.
84-94% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......19% wetter near 5000 feet.
25% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 25 mph.
Mixing height.......3300 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......660.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Numerous rain showers and isolated thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 50s in the valleys and around 50 in the
mountains. Highs in the upper 60s in the valleys and in the mid
50s in the mountains. South winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered rain showers and isolated
thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s in the valleys and in the
lower 40s in the mountains. Highs in the mid 60s in the valleys
and in the lower 50s in the mountains. Southwest winds around
20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s in the valleys and in
the lower 40s in the mountains. Highs in the upper 60s in the
valleys and in the lower 50s in the mountains. Winds generally
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the upper 40s in the valleys and in the mid 40s in the
mountains. Highs in the mid 60s in the valleys and in the lower
50s in the mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated rain showers. Lows in the
mid 40s in the valleys and around 40 in the mountains. Highs in
the mid 60s in the valleys and in the lower 50s in the mountains.
=
$$
UTZ495-100015-
Color Country West Desert-
244 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40% cloud cover) until 1200,
then mostly cloudy (70-80% cloud cover).
Scattered rain showers and isolated
thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....10% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................30%.
Max temperature.....76-82 near 5000 feet.
67-73 near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......Unchanged.
Min humidity........32-42% near 5000 feet.
37-47% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......30% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South around 15 mph with gusts to around 30
mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South 35-40 mph.
Mixing height.......7700 ft AGL.
Climatology......40-50th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (85-95% cloud cover). Scattered
thunderstorms until 2400. Numerous rain
showers. Isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Chance lightning....30%.
CWR.................70%.
Min temperature.....47-57.
24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer near 5000 feet.
1 degree warmer near 7000 feet.
Max humidity........82-92%.
24 hr trend......42% wetter.
20-foot winds.......South around 15 mph in the evening becoming
downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South 20-25 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Numerous rain
showers. Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 40% in the afternoon.
CWR.................60%.
Max temperature.....70-76 near 5000 feet.
61-67 near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........51-61% near 5000 feet.
61-71% near 7000 feet.
24 hr trend......20% wetter near 5000 feet.
25% wetter near 7000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph becoming south around
15 mph in the afternoon.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 25-30 mph.
Mixing height.......4900 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......1000+.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Numerous rain showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 50s. Highs in the lower 70s in the valleys and
in the lower 60s in the mountains. South winds around 20 mph.
.SUNDAY...Numerous rain showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows
in the upper 30s. Highs in the lower 60s in the valleys and in
the mid 50s in the mountains. Northwest winds around 20 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s in the valleys and in
the upper 30s in the mountains. Highs in the mid 60s in the
valleys and in the upper 50s in the mountains. South winds around
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s in the valleys
and in the lower 40s in the mountains. Highs in the mid 60s in
the valleys and in the mid 50s in the mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated rain and snow showers. Lows
in the upper 30s. Highs in the mid 60s in the valleys and in the
mid 50s in the mountains.
=
$$
UTZ496-100015-
Color Country Mountains-
244 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Mostly cloudy (65-75% cloud cover). Isolated
showers and thunderstorms until 1200, then
numerous rain showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 40% in the afternoon.
CWR.................50%.
Max temperature.....69-75 near 6000 feet.
58-67 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......4 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........47-57% near 6000 feet.
55-65% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......40% wetter near 6000 feet.
47% wetter near 8000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 35 mph becoming south around
25 mph in the afternoon.
Mixing height.......5500 ft AGL.
Climatology......30-40th Percentile.
Clearing Index......990.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (95-100% cloud cover). Scattered
thunderstorms until 2400. Rain showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Chance lightning....30% decreasing to 20% after midnight.
CWR.................80%.
Min temperature.....46-56 near 6000 feet.
43-52 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........84-94%.
24 hr trend......30% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South 20-25 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Rain showers.
Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....10% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................80%.
Max temperature.....61-69 near 6000 feet.
53-61 near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........66-76% near 6000 feet.
78-88% near 8000 feet.
24 hr trend......22% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 25 mph.
Mixing height.......3200 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......560.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Rain showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows in the
lower 50s in the valleys and in the upper 40s in the mountains.
Highs in the mid 60s in the valleys and in the mid 50s in the
mountains. South winds around 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Numerous rain showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows
in the lower 40s in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the
mountains. Highs in the lower 60s in the valleys and in the mid
50s in the mountains. West winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s in the valleys and
in the mid 30s in the mountains. Highs in the lower 60s in the
valleys and in the mid 50s in the mountains. South winds around
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated rain showers. Lows in the mid
40s in the valleys and in the upper 30s in the mountains. Highs
in the lower 60s in the valleys and in the lower 50s in the
mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated rain and snow showers. Lows
in the upper 30s in the valleys and in the mid 30s in the
mountains. Highs in the upper 50s in the valleys and in the lower
50s in the mountains.
=
$$
UTZ497-100015-
Mojave Desert-
244 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny (65-75% cloud cover). Isolated
showers and thunderstorms until 1200, then
scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................40%.
Max temperature.....80-86 near 3000 feet.
67-74 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........38-45% near 3000 feet.
46-53% near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......31% wetter near 3000 feet.
36% wetter near 6000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South 30-35 mph.
Mixing height.......6200 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......850.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Scattered
thunderstorms until 2400. Rain showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Chance lightning....30%.
CWR.................80%.
Min temperature.....62-69 near 3000 feet.
54-61 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........78-88% near 3000 feet.
87-97% near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......34% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Numerous rain
showers. Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................60%.
Max temperature.....76-82 near 3000 feet.
61-68 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......5 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........53-59% near 3000 feet.
70-80% near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......15% wetter near 3000 feet.
24% wetter near 6000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest 25-30 mph.
Mixing height.......4300 ft AGL.
Climatology......10-20th Percentile.
Clearing Index......830.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Numerous rain showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 60s in the valleys and in the mid 50s in the
mountains. Highs in the upper 70s in the valleys and in the lower
60s in the mountains. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the mid 50s in the valleys and in the mid 40s in the
mountains. Highs in the lower 70s in the valleys and around 60 in
the mountains. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s in the valleys and
in the mid 40s in the mountains. Highs in the mid 70s in the
valleys and in the lower 60s in the mountains. Winds generally
less than 15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s in the valleys and
in the upper 40s in the mountains. Highs in the lower 70s in the
valleys and in the upper 50s in the mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated rain showers. Lows around
50 in the valleys and in the mid 40s in the mountains. Highs
around 70 in the valleys and in the upper 50s in the mountains.
=
$$
UTZ498-100015-
Grand Staircase-
244 AM MDT Thu Oct 9 2025
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
.TODAY...
Sky/weather.........Partly sunny (65-75% cloud cover). Scattered
rain showers and isolated thunderstorms until
1200, then numerous rain showers and scattered
thunderstorms.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 40% in the afternoon.
CWR.................50%.
Max temperature.....76-82 near 4000 feet.
68-78 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......6 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........41-51% near 4000 feet.
47-57% near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......33% wetter near 4000 feet.
39% wetter near 6000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South 25-30 mph.
Mixing height.......5100 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......780.
.TONIGHT...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (95-100% cloud cover). Scattered
thunderstorms until 2400. Rain showers.
Isolated thunderstorms after 2400.
Chance lightning....30% decreasing to 20% after midnight.
CWR.................80%.
Min temperature.....58-65 near 4000 feet.
50-57 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer.
Max humidity........78-88% near 4000 feet.
87-97% near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......25% wetter near 4000 feet.
33% wetter near 6000 feet.
20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....South around 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...
Sky/weather.........Cloudy (90-100% cloud cover). Isolated
thunderstorms until 1200. Rain showers.
Scattered thunderstorms after 1200.
Chance lightning....20% increasing to 30% in the afternoon.
CWR.................80%.
Max temperature.....68-75 near 4000 feet.
61-71 near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler.
Min humidity........60-70% near 4000 feet.
68-78% near 6000 feet.
24 hr trend......21% wetter.
20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 5-10 mph.
12K ft MSL winds....Southwest around 25 mph.
Mixing height.......3200 ft AGL.
Climatology......20-30th Percentile.
Clearing Index......490.
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
.SATURDAY...Rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows in the
lower 60s in the valleys and in the lower 50s in the mountains.
Highs in the lower 70s in the valleys and in the mid 60s in the
mountains. Winds generally less than 15 mph.
.SUNDAY...Numerous rain showers and scattered thunderstorms. Lows
in the mid 50s in the valleys and in the mid 40s in the
mountains. Highs in the lower 70s in the valleys and in the lower
60s in the mountains. Southwest winds around 15 mph.
.MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows around 50 in the valleys and in the
lower 40s in the mountains. Highs in the lower 70s in the valleys
and in the mid 60s in the mountains. Winds generally less than
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Lows in the lower 50s in the valleys and in the mid 40s in the
mountains. Highs in the lower 70s in the valleys and in the lower
60s in the mountains.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated rain showers. Lows in the
upper 40s in the valleys and in the upper 30s in the mountains.
Highs around 70 in the valleys and in the lower 60s in the
mountains.
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.8-14 day outlook for Thursday October 16 to Wednesday October 22
Temperature... Near Normal
Precipitation... Above Normal
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