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FWFGJT  
 
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR WRN COLORADO AND ERN UTAH  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO  
109 AM MDT FRI OCT 16 2026  
   
DISCUSSION  
DRY AND COOL WEATHER WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY  
BEFORE MOISTURE RETURNS TO THE SOUTH EARLY SUNDAY. THIS MOISTURE  
SPREADS NORTHWARD THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK WITH A MORE SIGNIFICANT  
STORM POSSIBLY BY THE MID TO LATE WEEK PERIOD. CRITICAL FIRE  
WEATHER IS NOT FORECAST AT THIS TIME.  
 
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS  
OR THUNDERSTORMS...   
..THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL  
 
COZ200-162315-  
LITTLE SNAKE FORECAST AREA-  
109 AM MDT FRI OCT 16 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%). NEAR 6000 FEET, PATCHY FOG UNTIL  
1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....50-60 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
40-50 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.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTH 15 TO 20 MPH DECREASING TO 10 TO 15 MPH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....27-37 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........72-87% NEAR 6000 FEET  
62-77% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
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....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-63 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
45-55 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........32-42%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED  
GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 29-39. HIGHS 55-65. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 32-42. HIGHS 56-66. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 6000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 35-45. HIGHS 56-66. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 37-47. HIGHS  
58-68.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 38-48. HIGHS 55-65.  
 
 
 
COZ201-162315-  
ROUTT FORECAST AREA-  
109 AM MDT FRI OCT 16 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%). PATCHY FOG UNTIL 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....48-58 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........25-35%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTH 20 TO 25 MPH DECREASING TO 15 TO 20 MPH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN NORTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....24-34 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........58-73%.  
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....NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....51-61 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........23-33%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 28-38. HIGHS 50-60. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 31-41. HIGHS  
51-61. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 33-43. HIGHS 51-61. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 34-44. HIGHS  
53-63.    
THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 35-45. HIGHS  
51-61.  
 
 
 
COZ202-162315-  
WHITE RIVER FORECAST AREA-  
109 AM MDT FRI OCT 16 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%). NEAR 6000 FEET, PATCHY FOG UNTIL  
1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....47-57 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
43-53 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.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN NORTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....25-35 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........72-87% NEAR 6000 FEET  
57-72% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
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....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%). NEAR 6000 FEET, PATCHY  
FOG UNTIL 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-65 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
48-58 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
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.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 30-40. HIGHS 55-65. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 34-44. HIGHS 56-66. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 6000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 36-46. HIGHS 57-67. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 6000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 38-48. HIGHS 59-69.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 6000 FEET AND NUMEROUS SHOWERS NEAR 8000 FEET.  
LOWS 38-48. HIGHS 55-65.  
 
 
 
COZ203-162315-  
LOWER COLORADO RIVER-  
109 AM MDT FRI OCT 16 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....54-64 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
47-57 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........26-36%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN  
NORTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....33-43 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........55-65%.  
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....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN EAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....57-67 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
49-59 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........27-37%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 37-47. HIGHS  
56-66. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 39-49. HIGHS  
58-68. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 41-51. HIGHS 58-68. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 42-52. HIGHS 60-70.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 42-52. HIGHS 56-66.  
 
 
 
COZ205-162315-  
COLORADO RIVER HEADWATERS-  
109 AM MDT FRI OCT 16 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....54-64 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........18-28%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTH 20 TO 25 MPH DECREASING TO 10 TO 15 MPH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN NORTH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....28-38 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........48-58%.  
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....NORTH 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-68 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........19-29%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 30-40. HIGHS 53-63. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 33-43. HIGHS  
53-63. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 34-44. HIGHS 54-64. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 34-44. HIGHS  
56-66.    
THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 35-45. HIGHS 53-63.  
 
 
 
COZ290-162315-  
PARADOX VALLEY FORECAST AREA-  
109 AM MDT FRI OCT 16 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....52-62 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
47-57 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........26-36% NEAR 6000 FEET  
37-47% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 MPH BECOMING EAST 10 TO 15  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....30-40 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
29-39 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MAX HUMIDITY........59-74% NEAR 6000 FEET  
70-85% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
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....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTHEAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....54-64 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
50-60 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........24-34% NEAR 6000 FEET  
34-44% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 40-50. HIGHS  
55-65. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
6000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
8000 FEET. LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 59-69. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 6000 FEET AND NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 43-53. HIGHS 58-68. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS NEAR 6000 FEET AND  
SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS  
43-53. HIGHS 59-69.    
THURSDAY  
SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 6000 FEET AND  
NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS  
43-53. HIGHS 55-65.  
 
 
 
COZ291-162315-  
NORTHERN SAN JUAN FORECAST AREA-  
109 AM MDT FRI OCT 16 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....49-59 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........31-41%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 MPH DECREASING TO 10 TO 15  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN NORTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....30-40 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........66-81%.  
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....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....49-59 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........29-39%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL UNTIL 1700, THEN 3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN NORTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 33-43. HIGHS  
50-60. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 34-44. HIGHS 51-61. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 36-46. HIGHS 51-61. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 36-46. HIGHS 53-63.    
THURSDAY  
NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
36-46. HIGHS 49-59.  
 
 
 
COZ292-162315-  
NORTH FORK FORECAST AREA-  
109 AM MDT FRI OCT 16 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%). NEAR 8000 FEET, PATCHY FOG UNTIL  
1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-65 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
50-60 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........29-39%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 MPH DECREASING TO 10 TO 15  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN NORTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....28-38 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........55-70% NEAR 6000 FEET  
63-78% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
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....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTHEAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-68 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
52-62 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........29-39%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN NORTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 38-48. HIGHS 57-67. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
6000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
8000 FEET. LOWS 39-49. HIGHS 59-69. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 6000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 41-51. HIGHS 60-70. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 41-51. HIGHS  
61-71.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 6000 FEET AND NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 42-52. HIGHS 57-67.  
 
 
 
COZ293-162315-  
GUNNISON BASIN FORECAST AREA-  
109 AM MDT FRI OCT 16 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-63 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........18-28%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST 15 TO 20 MPH DECREASING TO 10 TO 15  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1200, THEN 4500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....29-39 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........57-67%.  
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....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN EAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-65 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........21-31%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 30-40. HIGHS 52-62. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
32-42. HIGHS 53-63. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 33-43. HIGHS 53-63. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 33-43. HIGHS  
55-65.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 34-44. HIGHS 51-61.  
 
 
 
COZ207-162315-  
SOUTHWEST COLORADO LOWER FORECAST AREA-  
109 AM MDT FRI OCT 16 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%). PATCHY FOG UNTIL 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....57-67 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........28-38%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED  
GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST 20 TO 25 MPH BECOMING EAST 15 TO 20  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....32-42 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........65-80%.  
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....EAST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-68 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........24-34%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO 10 TO 15  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 37-47. HIGHS  
56-66. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
38-48. HIGHS 60-70. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 41-51. HIGHS 60-70. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 42-52. HIGHS 61-71.    
THURSDAY  
NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
41-51. HIGHS 56-66.  
 
 
 
COZ294-162315-  
SOUTHWEST COLORADO UPPER WEST FORECAST AREA-  
109 AM MDT FRI OCT 16 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%). PATCHY FOG UNTIL 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....50-60 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........38-48%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST 20 TO 25 MPH BECOMING EAST 10 TO 15  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10%). PATCHY FOG AFTER 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....27-37 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........74-89%.  
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....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTHEAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%). PATCHY FOG UNTIL 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....52-62 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........29-39%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO SOUTHEAST 10 TO  
15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 4000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 32-42. HIGHS  
48-58. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 33-43. HIGHS 49-59. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 36-46. HIGHS 48-58. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 36-46. HIGHS 49-59.    
THURSDAY  
SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 36-46. HIGHS  
46-56.  
 
 
 
COZ295-162315-  
SOUTHWEST COLORADO UPPER EAST FORECAST AREA-  
109 AM MDT FRI OCT 16 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....52-62 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........27-37%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST 20 TO 25 MPH DECREASING TO 10 TO 15  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHEAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....28-38 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........61-76%.  
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....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....54-64 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........23-33%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL UNTIL 1700, THEN 2500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
31-41. HIGHS 50-60. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 33-43. HIGHS 51-61. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
35-45. HIGHS 49-59. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 36-46.  
HIGHS 50-60.    
THURSDAY  
SHOWERS AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 36-46.  
HIGHS 47-57.  
 
 
 
UTZ485-162315-  
EASTERN ASHLEY NATIONAL FOREST-  
109 AM MDT FRI OCT 16 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%). NEAR 7000 FEET, PATCHY FOG UNTIL  
1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....50-60 F.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........35-45%.  
24 HR TREND......10% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....31-41 F NEAR 7000 FEET  
24-34 F NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........61-76%.  
24 HR TREND......1% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....54-64 F NEAR 7000 FEET  
47-57 F NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......7 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........33-43%.  
24 HR TREND......3% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 31-41. HIGHS 51-61. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 33-43. HIGHS 51-61. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 7000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 10000 FEET. LOWS 35-45. HIGHS 49-59. WINDS  
LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS . LOWS 37-47. HIGHS  
50-60.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 7000 FEET AND NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 10000 FEET. LOWS 37-47. HIGHS 48-58.  
 
 
 
UTZ486-162315-  
EASTERN UINTA BASIN-  
109 AM MDT FRI OCT 16 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%). NEAR 5000 FEET, PATCHY FOG UNTIL  
1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....51-61 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
41-51 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........41-51%.  
24 HR TREND......4% WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....30-40 F.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........65-80%.  
24 HR TREND......7% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%). NEAR 5000 FEET, PATCHY  
FOG UNTIL 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....54-64 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
43-53 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
MIN HUMIDITY........40-50%.  
24 HR TREND......3% WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 34-44. HIGHS 51-61. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 36-46. HIGHS 53-63. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 6000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 39-49. HIGHS 52-62. WINDS  
LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY NEAR 6000 FEET AND PARTLY CLOUDY NEAR  
8000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
6000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 41-51.  
HIGHS 53-63.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 6000 FEET AND NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 41-51. HIGHS 51-61.  
 
 
 
UTZ487-162315-  
BOOK CLIFFS-  
109 AM MDT FRI OCT 16 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%). NEAR 5000 FEET, PATCHY FOG UNTIL  
1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....50-60 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
44-54 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-47%.  
24 HR TREND......3% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....32-42 F.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........64-79%.  
24 HR TREND......7% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....51-61 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
48-58 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-47%.  
24 HR TREND......1% WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 34-44. HIGHS 53-63. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 36-46. HIGHS 54-64. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 6000 FEET AND NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 54-64. WINDS  
LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY NEAR 6000 FEET AND MOSTLY CLOUDY NEAR  
8000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
6000 FEET AND NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
8000 FEET. LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 55-65.    
THURSDAY  
NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
41-51. HIGHS 53-63.  
 
 
 
UTZ490-162315-  
COLORADO RIVER BASIN-  
109 AM MDT FRI OCT 16 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....56-66 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
47-57 F NEAR 7000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........31-41%.  
24 HR TREND......4% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED  
GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN THE MORNING.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....35-45 F.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........61-76% NEAR 5000 FEET  
54-64% NEAR 7000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......1% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....57-67 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
49-59 F NEAR 7000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
MIN HUMIDITY........34-44%.  
24 HR TREND......3% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 56-66. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 41-51. HIGHS  
58-68. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 5000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 7000 FEET. LOWS 45-55. HIGHS 59-69. WINDS  
LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 5000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 7000 FEET. LOWS 45-55. HIGHS 60-70.    
THURSDAY  
NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
5000 FEET AND NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
7000 FEET. LOWS 45-55. HIGHS 56-66.  
 
 
 
UTZ491-162315-  
SOUTHEAST UTAH-  
109 AM MDT FRI OCT 16 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%). PATCHY FOG UNTIL 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-68 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
44-54 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........31-41% NEAR 5000 FEET  
42-52% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......9% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......500.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....36-46 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
30-40 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
MAX HUMIDITY........62-77%.  
24 HR TREND......27% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
SATURDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....56-66 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
46-56 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........26-36% NEAR 5000 FEET  
32-42% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......6% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 41-51. HIGHS  
56-66. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS NEAR 5000 FEET AND  
SCATTERED SHOWERS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 41-51. HIGHS 60-70. WINDS  
LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 5000 FEET AND NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 45-55. HIGHS 61-71. WINDS  
LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 5000 FEET AND NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 45-55. HIGHS 61-71.    
THURSDAY  
NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
44-54. HIGHS 57-67.  
 
 
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