659  
FNUS55 KGJT 132050  
FWFGJT  
 
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR WRN COLORADO AND ERN UTAH  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO  
250 PM MDT THU AUG 13 2026  
   
DISCUSSION
 
 
MOISTURE CONTINUES TO STREAM UP FROM THE SOUTH BRINGING  
WIDESPREAD SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS TO THE AREA. SLOW MOVING  
STORMS CONTINUE TO BRING FLASH FLOODING CONCERNS TO BURN SCARS AND  
OTHER SUSCEPTIBLE TERRAIN. THIS TREND WILL CONTINUE FRIDAY WITH  
MOISTURE CONTENT LOWERING HEADING INTO THE WEEKEND THOUGH RESIDUAL  
MOISTURE WILL ALLOW SOME CONVECTION OVER THE HIGHER TERRAIN. THE  
NEXT CHANCE FOR WIDESPREAD PRECIP WILL BE THE MIDDLE OF NEXT WEEK  
ONWARDS.  
 
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS  
OR THUNDERSTORMS...   
..THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL
 
 
COZ200-141300-  
LITTLE SNAKE FORECAST AREA-  
250 PM MDT THU AUG 13 2026  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 6000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%). NEAR  
8000 FEET, MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL 2400,  
THEN PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%). SCATTERED SHOWERS  
AND THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....50-60 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........82-97% NEAR 6000 FEET  
74-89% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH.  
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE EVENING.  
CWR.................20 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%). ISOLATED SHOWERS.  
ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....72-82 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
62-72 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........26-36% NEAR 6000 FEET  
35-45% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 25 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 8500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN 15 TO 20  
MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. VERY GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL 2400, THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY (50-60%). NEAR 6000 FEET, ISOLATED  
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400. NEAR 8000  
FEET, SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400, ISOLATED SHOWERS AFTER  
2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....49-59 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........76-91% NEAR 6000 FEET  
66-81% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH.  
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE EVENING.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR UNTIL 2100, THEN POOR.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). NEAR 6000 FEET,  
ISOLATED SHOWERS UNTIL 1200, SCATTERED SHOWERS  
AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200. NEAR 8000 FEET,  
SCATTERED SHOWERS. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS  
AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-83 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
63-73 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........20-30% NEAR 6000 FEET  
29-39% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED  
GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 9500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
47-57. HIGHS 78-88. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 48-58. HIGHS 81-91. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 51-61. HIGHS 82-92. WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
30 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 51-61. HIGHS 82-92.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 50-60. HIGHS 82-92.  
 

 
 
COZ201-141300-  
ROUTT FORECAST AREA-  
250 PM MDT THU AUG 13 2026  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL 2400, THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY (40-50%). SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400, ISOLATED SHOWERS AFTER  
2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....50 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....45-55 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........81-96%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................50 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%) UNTIL 1200, THEN MOSTLY  
CLOUDY (60-70%). ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL  
1200. SCATTERED SHOWERS. SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....50 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....64-74 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........38-48%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED  
GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR.................60 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0900, THEN 6000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS  
UNTIL 2400. SCATTERED SHOWERS.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....40 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....44-54 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........78-93%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................30 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%) UNTIL 1200, THEN MOSTLY  
CLOUDY (70-80%). SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200, THEN NUMEROUS SHOWERS  
AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....50 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-73 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........35-45%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................50 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0900, THEN 6500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. FAIR AFTER 1200.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
43-53. HIGHS 68-78. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
44-54. HIGHS 70-80. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 46-56. HIGHS 71-81. WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
30 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 46-56. HIGHS 71-81.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 45-55. HIGHS 71-81.  
 

 
 
COZ202-141300-  
WHITE RIVER FORECAST AREA-  
250 PM MDT THU AUG 13 2026  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 6000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%). NEAR  
8000 FEET, MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL 2400,  
THEN PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%). ISOLATED SHOWERS  
AFTER 2400. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
UNTIL 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....40 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....50-60 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........85-100% NEAR 6000 FEET  
72-87% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH.  
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE EVENING.  
CWR.................40 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 6000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%) UNTIL  
1200, THEN MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%). NEAR 8000  
FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%). ISOLATED SHOWERS  
AND THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200. SCATTERED SHOWERS  
AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....30 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....72-82 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
63-73 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........29-39% NEAR 6000 FEET  
36-46% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED  
GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR.................30 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 7000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN 10 TO 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 6000 FEET, MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL  
2400, THEN PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%), ISOLATED  
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. NEAR 8000 FEET,  
PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%), SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400, ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....49-59 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........77-92% NEAR 6000 FEET  
66-81% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL UNTIL 1900. 1000 FT AGL AFTER 2000.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 6000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). NEAR  
8000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%) UNTIL 1200,  
THEN MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%). ISOLATED SHOWERS  
AND THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200. SCATTERED SHOWERS  
AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-83 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
63-73 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........22-32% NEAR 6000 FEET  
30-40% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED  
GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 9000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
48-58. HIGHS 79-89. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 49-59. HIGHS 82-92. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 52-62. HIGHS 83-93. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
NEAR 6000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS  
NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 52-62. HIGHS 83-93.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 6000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 51-61. HIGHS 83-93.  
 

 
 
COZ203-141300-  
LOWER COLORADO RIVER-  
250 PM MDT THU AUG 13 2026  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%). SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400, ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....30 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....54-64 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
48-58 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MAX HUMIDITY........69-84%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................20 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL UNTIL 1900. 1000 FT AGL AFTER 2000.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN  
SOUTHEAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200, THEN SCATTERED  
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....40 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-85 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
65-75 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.................30 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 7000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL 2400, THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY (40-50%). SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400, ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....30 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....53-63 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........63-78%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN  
SOUTHEAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200, THEN SCATTERED  
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-87 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
67-77 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........21-31%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 9000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
53-63. HIGHS 80-90. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 54-64. HIGHS 83-93. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 57-67. HIGHS 84-94. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 57-67. HIGHS 85-95.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 56-66. HIGHS 85-95.  
 

 
 
COZ205-141300-  
COLORADO RIVER HEADWATERS-  
250 PM MDT THU AUG 13 2026  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL 2400, THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY (50-60%). SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400, THEN ISOLATED SHOWERS  
AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....50 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....46-56 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........78-93%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH.  
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE EVENING.  
CWR.................50 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200, THEN SCATTERED  
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....40 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....70-80 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........32-42%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED  
GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR.................60 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 6000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST 10 TO 15  
MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL 2400, THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY (40-50%). NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400, THEN ISOLATED SHOWERS  
AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....50 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....45-55 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........77-92%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................20 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%) UNTIL 1200, THEN MOSTLY  
CLOUDY (60-70%). ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL  
1200. SCATTERED SHOWERS. SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....40 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....70-80 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........27-37%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................20 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 7000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SUNDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
44-54. HIGHS 70-80. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
45-55. HIGHS 72-82. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 46-56. HIGHS 73-83. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 47-57. HIGHS 74-84.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 46-56. HIGHS 74-84.  
 

 
 
COZ290-141300-  
PARADOX VALLEY FORECAST AREA-  
250 PM MDT THU AUG 13 2026  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL 2400, THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY (50-60%). SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....30 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....50-60 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
48-58 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MAX HUMIDITY........64-79% NEAR 6000 FEET  
78-93% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH.  
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE EVENING.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....30 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-85 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
66-76 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.................20 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 7500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL 2400, THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY (30-40%). NEAR 6000 FEET, ISOLATED  
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400. NEAR 8000  
FEET, SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL  
2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....48-58 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
46-56 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.................10 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN  
SOUTHEAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 6000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%) UNTIL  
1200, THEN MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%). NEAR 8000  
FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%). ISOLATED SHOWERS  
AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-87 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
68-78 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........18-28% NEAR 6000 FEET  
24-34% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 10500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SUNDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
54-64. HIGHS 82-92. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS NEAR 6000 FEET AND  
ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 55-65.  
HIGHS 84-94. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 57-67. HIGHS 85-95. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
NEAR 6000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
8000 FEET. LOWS 59-69. HIGHS 86-96.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 58-68. HIGHS 85-95.  
 

 
 
COZ291-141300-  
NORTHERN SAN JUAN FORECAST AREA-  
250 PM MDT THU AUG 13 2026  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL 2400, THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY (40-50%). SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....40 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....45-55 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........76-91%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH.  
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE EVENING.  
CWR.................30 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%) UNTIL 1200, THEN MOSTLY  
CLOUDY (60-70%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200, THEN SCATTERED  
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....50 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....64-74 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-47%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED  
GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR.................60 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 6000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL 2400, THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY (30-40%). SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....40 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....44-54 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........74-89%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................20 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....30 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....66-76 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........27-37%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0900. 8500 FT AGL AFTER 1000.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SUNDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 45-55. HIGHS 72-82. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
46-56. HIGHS 74-84. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 48-58. HIGHS 75-85. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 49-59. HIGHS 76-86.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 49-59. HIGHS 76-86.  
 

 
 
COZ292-141300-  
NORTH FORK FORECAST AREA-  
250 PM MDT THU AUG 13 2026  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL 2400, THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY (40-50%). SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....40 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....51-61 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
47-57 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MAX HUMIDITY........76-91%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................40 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTHEAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....40 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-85 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
65-75 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........31-41%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................20 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 6500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 6000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%). NEAR  
8000 FEET, MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL 2400,  
THEN PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%). ISOLATED SHOWERS  
AFTER 2400. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
UNTIL 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....30 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....49-59 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
46-56 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MAX HUMIDITY........71-86% NEAR 6000 FEET  
78-93% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%). NEAR 6000 FEET,  
ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. NEAR 8000  
FEET, ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200.  
SCATTERED SHOWERS. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS  
AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-86 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
67-77 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........24-34%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 7500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. FAIR AFTER 1200.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
51-61. HIGHS 80-90. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
8000 FEET. LOWS 52-62. HIGHS 83-93. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
54-64. HIGHS 85-95. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 56-66. HIGHS 85-95.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 6000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 55-65. HIGHS 85-95.  
 

 
 
COZ293-141300-  
GUNNISON BASIN FORECAST AREA-  
250 PM MDT THU AUG 13 2026  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL 2400, THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY (40-50%). NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400, THEN ISOLATED  
SHOWERS.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....50 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....47-57 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........81-96%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................40 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200, THEN SCATTERED  
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....50 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....69-79 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........35-45%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................70 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 6000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. FAIR AFTER 1200.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400, ISOLATED SHOWERS AFTER  
2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....50 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....46-56 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........79-94%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTHEAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS  
UNTIL 1200. SCATTERED SHOWERS. SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....30 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....71-81 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........27-37%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................20 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH DECREASING TO 10 TO 15  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 8000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SUNDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 43-53. HIGHS 71-81. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 44-54. HIGHS 73-83. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 45-55. HIGHS 74-84. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 46-56. HIGHS 75-85.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 46-56. HIGHS 75-85.  
 

 
 
COZ207-141300-  
SOUTHWEST COLORADO LOWER FORECAST AREA-  
250 PM MDT THU AUG 13 2026  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL 2400, THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY (50-60%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....56-66 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........75-90%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%). ISOLATED SHOWERS.  
ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-86 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........24-34%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED  
GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 7500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL 2400, THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY (30-40%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....54-64 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........68-83%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN NORTH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%) UNTIL 1200, THEN MOSTLY  
SUNNY (20-30%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-89 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........16-26%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 10500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SUNDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 52-62. HIGHS 84-94. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 53-63. HIGHS  
86-96. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
55-65. HIGHS 87-97. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 57-67. HIGHS 87-97.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 56-66. HIGHS 87-97.  
 

 
 
COZ294-141300-  
SOUTHWEST COLORADO UPPER WEST FORECAST AREA-  
250 PM MDT THU AUG 13 2026  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL 2400, THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY (50-60%). SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....30 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....48-58 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........84-99%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................20 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%). ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS  
UNTIL 1200. SCATTERED SHOWERS. SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....30 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....64-74 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........36-46%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................30 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 6500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....46-56 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........79-94%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTHEAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....67-77 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........23-33%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 0900. 10000 FT AGL AFTER  
1000.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SUNDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
44-54. HIGHS 72-82. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
46-56. HIGHS 73-83. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
47-57. HIGHS 74-84. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 49-59. HIGHS 75-85.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 48-58. HIGHS 75-85.  
 

 
 
COZ295-141300-  
SOUTHWEST COLORADO UPPER EAST FORECAST AREA-  
250 PM MDT THU AUG 13 2026  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....48-58 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........82-97%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH DECREASING TO 10 TO 15 MPH  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN NORTHEAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200, THEN SCATTERED  
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....40 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....71-81 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........32-42%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED  
GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR.................40 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 7000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. FAIR AFTER 1200.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....48-58 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........78-93%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................20 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN NORTH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-84 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........20-30%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED  
GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH DECREASING TO 5 TO 10  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0900, THEN 9500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SUNDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
45-55. HIGHS 75-85. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 46-56. HIGHS 75-85. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 46-56. HIGHS 76-86. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 48-58. HIGHS 77-87.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 47-57. HIGHS 77-87.  
 

 
 
UTZ485-141300-  
EASTERN ASHLEY NATIONAL FOREST-  
250 PM MDT THU AUG 13 2026  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%). SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....40 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....48-58 F NEAR 7000 FEET  
33-43 F NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........79-94% NEAR 7000 FEET  
91-100% NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......10% WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................40 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTHWEST.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....50 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....65-75 F NEAR 7000 FEET  
55-65 F NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-47% NEAR 7000 FEET  
47-57% NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......7% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 5000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN 10 TO 15 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1100, THEN 550 UNTIL 1200,  
THEN 1050 UNTIL 1700, THEN 800.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 7000 FEET, MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL  
2400, THEN PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%), ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400. ISOLATED SHOWERS.  
NEAR 10000 FEET, MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%),  
SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS  
UNTIL 2400, ISOLATED SHOWERS AFTER 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....48-58 F NEAR 7000 FEET  
33-43 F NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........73-88% NEAR 7000 FEET  
90-100% NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......34% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH.  
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE EVENING.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 7000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%),  
SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
NEAR 10000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%) UNTIL  
1200, THEN MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%), NUMEROUS  
SHOWERS AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....40 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....66-76 F NEAR 7000 FEET  
56-66 F NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
MIN HUMIDITY........33-43% NEAR 7000 FEET  
42-52% NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......5% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................30 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0900, THEN 8000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1200, THEN 850.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SUNDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS .  
LOWS 47-57. HIGHS 69-79. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
10000 FEET. LOWS 48-58. HIGHS 72-82. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 50-60. HIGHS 73-83. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY NEAR 7000 FEET AND MOSTLY CLOUDY NEAR  
10000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
7000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 10000 FEET  
. LOWS 51-61. HIGHS 73-83.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS .  
LOWS 49-59. HIGHS 74-84.  
 

 
 
UTZ486-141300-  
EASTERN UINTA BASIN-  
250 PM MDT THU AUG 13 2026  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 5000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%). NEAR  
8000 FEET, MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL 2400,  
THEN PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%). SCATTERED SHOWERS  
AND THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....30 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....51-61 F.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
MAX HUMIDITY........72-87% NEAR 5000 FEET  
78-93% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......15% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%). SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....72-82 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
60-70 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........30-40% NEAR 5000 FEET  
37-47% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......7% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED  
GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 7000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN 10 TO 15 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1000. 1050 AFTER 1200.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 5000 FEET, MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL  
2400, THEN PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%). NEAR 8000  
FEET, MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400. ISOLATED SHOWERS.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....51-61 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
45-55 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........65-80%.  
24 HR TREND......10% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN  
NORTHEAST.  
CLEARING INDEX......650 UNTIL 1900, THEN LESS THAN 500.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). NEAR 5000 FEET,  
SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS AND ISOLATED SHOWERS  
AFTER 1200. NEAR 8000 FEET, SCATTERED SHOWERS  
AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....72-82 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
62-72 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........24-34% NEAR 5000 FEET  
31-41% 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.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0900. 9500 FT AGL AFTER 1100.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1100. 1000 AFTER 1500.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS . LOWS  
52-62. HIGHS 77-87. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 53-63. HIGHS 80-90. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
6000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET  
. LOWS 56-66. HIGHS 81-91. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS .  
LOWS 56-66. HIGHS 80-90.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS .  
LOWS 55-65. HIGHS 81-91.  
 

 
 
UTZ487-141300-  
BOOK CLIFFS-  
250 PM MDT THU AUG 13 2026  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 2400. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....30 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....53-63 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
47-57 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........75-90%.  
24 HR TREND......12% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH.  
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE EVENING.  
CWR.................20 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......650 UNTIL 1900, THEN LESS THAN 500.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%). NEAR 5000 FEET,  
ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL  
1200, SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER  
1200. NEAR 8000 FEET, ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....40 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....71-81 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
65-75 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........31-41%.  
24 HR TREND......3% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED  
GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR.................30 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 7000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN 10 TO 15 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1000. 1050 AFTER 1200.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL 2400, THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY (50-60%). NEAR 5000 FEET, ISOLATED  
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. NEAR 8000 FEET,  
ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400. ISOLATED  
SHOWERS.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....52-62 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
46-56 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
MAX HUMIDITY........69-84%.  
24 HR TREND......5% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......600 UNTIL 1900, THEN LESS THAN 500.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%). SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-83 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
67-77 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........23-33%.  
24 HR TREND......7% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 10000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1200, THEN 850.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS . LOWS  
51-61. HIGHS 78-88. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 51-61. HIGHS 82-92. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS .  
LOWS 55-65. HIGHS 84-94. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 56-66. HIGHS 84-94.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 55-65. HIGHS 84-94.  
 

 
 
UTZ490-141300-  
COLORADO RIVER BASIN-  
250 PM MDT THU AUG 13 2026  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 5000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%). NEAR  
7000 FEET, MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%). ISOLATED  
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....56-66 F.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........69-84%.  
24 HR TREND......6% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN  
SOUTHEAST.  
CLEARING INDEX......1000 UNTIL 1900. LESS THAN 500 AFTER 2000.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 5000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%). NEAR  
7000 FEET, MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL 1200,  
THEN PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%). ISOLATED SHOWERS  
AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....81-91 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
71-81 F NEAR 7000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........23-33% NEAR 5000 FEET  
29-39% NEAR 7000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......4% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED  
GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR.................30 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 8500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN 10 TO 15 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1100. 1050 AFTER 1200.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL 2400, THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY (30-40%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....55-65 F.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........59-74%.  
24 HR TREND......6% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......1000 UNTIL 1900. LESS THAN 500 AFTER 2000.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-93 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
72-82 F NEAR 7000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........17-27%.  
24 HR TREND......3% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 10500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1200. 1000 AFTER 1500.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS . LOWS  
58-68. HIGHS 85-95. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 59-69. HIGHS 88-98. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS .  
LOWS 62-72. HIGHS 90-100. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS .  
LOWS 63-73. HIGHS 90-100.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 62-72. HIGHS 90-100.  
 

 
 
UTZ491-141300-  
SOUTHEAST UTAH-  
250 PM MDT THU AUG 13 2026  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 5000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%) UNTIL  
2400, THEN MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%). NEAR 8000  
FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%). ISOLATED SHOWERS  
AND THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....59-69 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
50-60 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........64-79%.  
24 HR TREND......1% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH.  
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE EVENING.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......1050 UNTIL 2000, THEN LESS THAN 500.  
   
FRIDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 5000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%),  
ISOLATED SHOWERS. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS AFTER  
1200. NEAR 8000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%)  
UNTIL 1200, THEN MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%),  
ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL  
1200, SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER  
1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-89 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
64-74 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........24-34% NEAR 5000 FEET  
35-45% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED  
GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR.................20 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 8000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1100. 900 AFTER 1200.  
   
FRIDAY NIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%) UNTIL 2400, THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY (30-40%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....56-66 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
49-59 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........59-74%.  
24 HR TREND......1% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH.  
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH IN THE EVENING.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......700 UNTIL 2000, THEN LESS THAN 500.  
   
SATURDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 5000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%) UNTIL  
1200, THEN MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%). NEAR 8000  
FEET, MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%) UNTIL 1200, THEN  
PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%), SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-92 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
66-76 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........17-27% NEAR 5000 FEET  
26-36% 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 AFTERNOON.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 10500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1200, THEN 950.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
SUNDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS .  
LOWS 58-68. HIGHS 86-96. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 60-70. HIGHS 89-99. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS .  
LOWS 62-72. HIGHS 90-100. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS .  
LOWS 63-73. HIGHS 90-100.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
NEAR 5000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
8000 FEET. LOWS 62-72. HIGHS 90-100.  
 

 
 
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