826  
FNUS55 KGJT 160955  
FWFGJT  
 
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR WRN COLORADO AND ERN UTAH  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO  
355 AM MDT TUE SEP 16 2025  
   
DISCUSSION
 
 
AN UPPER LEVEL TROUGH AND SURFACE COLD FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS THE  
AREA TODAY BRINGING SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS TO THE REGION.  
HIGHER TERRAIN IS FAVORED AND THEN THE NORTHERN VALLEYS HEADING  
INTO THE EVENING HOURS. A FEW SHOWERS AND STORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE  
WEDNESDAY ALONG THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE BUT COVERAGE WILL BE LESS  
THEN SEEN TODAY. DRIER AIR THEN MOVES IN THROUGH THE END OF THE  
WEEK.  
 
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS  
OR THUNDERSTORMS...   
..THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL
 
 
COZ200-170200-  
LITTLE SNAKE FORECAST AREA-  
355 AM MDT TUE SEP 16 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS  
UNTIL 1200. SCATTERED SHOWERS. SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....50 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....65-75 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
55-65 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........25-35% NEAR 6000 FEET  
33-43% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED  
GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR.................20 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL UNTIL 1200, THEN 8500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN  
NORTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1500.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). 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....20 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....39-49 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........81-96% NEAR 6000 FEET  
73-88% 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....NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 2000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 6000 FEET, MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%), ISOLATED  
SHOWERS. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
NEAR 8000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%),  
SCATTERED SHOWERS UNTIL 1200, THEN ISOLATED  
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-71 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
50-60 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........28-38% NEAR 6000 FEET  
38-48% 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....NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 8500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1500.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
8000 FEET. LOWS 39-49. HIGHS 65-75. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 38-48. HIGHS 70-80. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 43-53. HIGHS 71-81. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
42-52. HIGHS 69-79.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 71-81.  
 

 
 
COZ201-170200-  
ROUTT FORECAST AREA-  
355 AM MDT TUE SEP 16 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%). ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS  
UNTIL 1200. SCATTERED SHOWERS. SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....50 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-70 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........24-34%.  
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 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 9500 FT AGL AFTER 1100.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST 15 TO  
20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. VERY GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400, ISOLATED SHOWERS AFTER  
2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....50 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....34-44 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........76-91%.  
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 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 2000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN  
SOUTHEAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS  
UNTIL 1200. SCATTERED SHOWERS. SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....40 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-63 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.................40 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 6500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. FAIR AFTER 1200.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 33-43. HIGHS 56-66. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 34-44. HIGHS 61-71. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 39-49. HIGHS 61-71. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
38-48. HIGHS 58-68.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 36-46. HIGHS  
61-71.  
 

 
 
COZ202-170200-  
WHITE RIVER FORECAST AREA-  
355 AM MDT TUE SEP 16 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200. ISOLATED SHOWERS  
UNTIL 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....50 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....66-76 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
60-70 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.................20 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL UNTIL 1300, THEN 9500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. VERY GOOD AFTER 1500.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). 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.....37-47 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........81-96% NEAR 6000 FEET  
65-80% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................20 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 15 TO 20  
MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 1500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 6000 FEET, MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%), ISOLATED  
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200. NEAR 8000  
FEET, MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%) UNTIL 1200, THEN  
PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%), SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....62-72 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
54-64 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........25-35% NEAR 6000 FEET  
31-41% 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....NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL UNTIL 1200, THEN 7500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. FAIR AFTER 1500.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 38-48. HIGHS 65-75. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 39-49. HIGHS 70-80. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 43-53. HIGHS 70-80. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
42-52. HIGHS 69-79.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 41-51. HIGHS 70-80.  
 

 
 
COZ203-170200-  
LOWER COLORADO RIVER-  
355 AM MDT TUE SEP 16 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%) UNTIL 1200, THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY (30-40%). SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....30 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-83 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
64-74 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........12-22%.  
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 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 13000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20  
MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%). SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....44-54 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........56-66%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH.  
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE EVENING.  
CWR.................20 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 2500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR UNTIL 2100, THEN POOR.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....68-78 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
60-70 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........17-27%.  
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 15 TO 20 MPH DECREASING TO 10 TO 15  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 9000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN NORTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1500.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 44-54. HIGHS 70-80. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45-55. HIGHS 73-83. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 48-58. HIGHS 72-82. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
47-57. HIGHS 71-81.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 46-56. HIGHS  
72-82.  
 

 
 
COZ205-170200-  
COLORADO RIVER HEADWATERS-  
355 AM MDT TUE SEP 16 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....40 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....66-76 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........18-28%.  
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 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 10500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST 15  
TO 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900, THEN FAIR UNTIL 1200, THEN  
EXCELLENT UNTIL 1500, THEN VERY GOOD.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400, ISOLATED SHOWERS AFTER  
2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....50 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....37-47 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........70-85%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................40 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 2500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN  
SOUTHEAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%) UNTIL 1200, THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY (30-40%). ISOLATED SHOWERS UNTIL  
1200, SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-68 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........25-35%.  
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....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH DECREASING TO 10 TO 15 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 8000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 34-44. HIGHS 59-69. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 35-45. HIGHS 63-73. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 39-49. HIGHS 63-73. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
38-48. HIGHS 61-71.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
36-46. HIGHS 63-73.  
 

 
 
COZ290-170200-  
PARADOX VALLEY FORECAST AREA-  
355 AM MDT TUE SEP 16 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 6000 FEET, MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%). NEAR  
8000 FEET, MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%) UNTIL 1200,  
THEN PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%). ISOLATED SHOWERS  
AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-84 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
65-75 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........11-16% NEAR 6000 FEET  
15-25% 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 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL UNTIL 1100. 13000 FT AGL AFTER  
1200.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20  
MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....41-51 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
39-49 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MAX HUMIDITY........41-51% NEAR 6000 FEET  
48-58% 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....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 MPH  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......11000 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 2000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN  
NORTHEAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR UNTIL 2100, THEN POOR.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....69-79 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
61-71 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........11-21%.  
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....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 15 TO 20  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 8500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
THURSDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 44-54. HIGHS 72-82. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 46-56. HIGHS 75-85. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
NEAR 6000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
8000 FEET. LOWS 49-59. HIGHS 74-84. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
48-58. HIGHS 72-82.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 46-56. HIGHS  
74-84.  
 

 
 
COZ291-170200-  
NORTHERN SAN JUAN FORECAST AREA-  
355 AM MDT TUE SEP 16 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....30 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-73 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........18-28%.  
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 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 0900. 11000 FT AGL AFTER  
1000.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (20-30%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....39-49 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........49-59%.  
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....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......8500 FT AGL UNTIL 1900. 2000 FT AGL AFTER 2000.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR UNTIL 2100, THEN POOR.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-70 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........14-24%.  
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....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH DECREASING TO 15 TO 20 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 8500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
THURSDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 36-46. HIGHS 63-73. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 37-47. HIGHS  
65-75. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 64-74. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
39-49. HIGHS 62-72.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
38-48. HIGHS 65-75.  
 

 
 
COZ292-170200-  
NORTH FORK FORECAST AREA-  
355 AM MDT TUE SEP 16 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 6000 FEET, MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%) UNTIL  
1200, THEN PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%). NEAR 8000  
FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). SCATTERED SHOWERS  
AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....30 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-84 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
64-74 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........15-25%.  
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 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 13000 FT AGL AFTER  
1200.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST 15 TO  
20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....41-51 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
39-49 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MAX HUMIDITY........56-71%.  
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 20 TO 30 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......9000 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 2000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN  
SOUTHEAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR UNTIL 2100, THEN POOR.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....69-79 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
59-69 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........17-27%.  
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....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH DECREASING TO 15 TO 20 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 8500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1200. GOOD AFTER 1500.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
THURSDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 42-52. HIGHS 71-81. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 44-54. HIGHS 74-84. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 47-57. HIGHS 73-83. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
47-57. HIGHS 72-82.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS  
45-55. HIGHS 73-83.  
 

 
 
COZ293-170200-  
GUNNISON BASIN FORECAST AREA-  
355 AM MDT TUE SEP 16 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). ISOLATED SHOWERS UNTIL  
1200, SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER  
1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....30 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-73 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........23-33%.  
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 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 10000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15  
MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. VERY GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400, ISOLATED  
SHOWERS AFTER 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....37-47 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........67-82%.  
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....WEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 2500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-73 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........19-29%.  
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....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH DECREASING TO 15 TO 20 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 9000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST 10 TO 15  
MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 33-43. HIGHS  
62-72. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 34-44. HIGHS 64-74. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 37-47. HIGHS 64-74. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
37-47. HIGHS 63-73.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
35-45. HIGHS 65-75.  
 

 
 
COZ207-170200-  
SOUTHWEST COLORADO LOWER FORECAST AREA-  
355 AM MDT TUE SEP 16 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-83 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........11-21%.  
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 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 13000 FT AGL AFTER  
1100.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN  
SOUTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....45-55 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........44-54%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......11000 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 2000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN  
NORTHEAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....FAIR UNTIL 2100, THEN POOR.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....72-82 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........11-16%.  
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....NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 8500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
THURSDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 42-52. HIGHS 74-84. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
43-53. HIGHS 74-84. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 46-56. HIGHS 74-84. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
45-55. HIGHS 73-83.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 43-53. HIGHS 75-85.  
 

 
 
COZ294-170200-  
SOUTHWEST COLORADO UPPER WEST FORECAST AREA-  
355 AM MDT TUE SEP 16 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-73 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........15-25%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED  
GUSTS UP TO 25 MPH.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0900. 10000 FT AGL AFTER  
1000.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST 15  
TO 20 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....40-50 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....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 1500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN NORTHEAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....62-72 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........12-22%.  
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....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST 15 TO 20  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 8000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN NORTHWEST 10 TO 15  
MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
THURSDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 35-45. HIGHS 64-74. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
37-47. HIGHS 65-75. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 39-49. HIGHS 64-74. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
38-48. HIGHS 63-73.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 37-47. HIGHS  
65-75.  
 

 
 
COZ295-170200-  
SOUTHWEST COLORADO UPPER EAST FORECAST AREA-  
355 AM MDT TUE SEP 16 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). ISOLATED SHOWERS.  
ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 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....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 10000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST 10  
TO 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....39-49 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........62-77%.  
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 20 TO 30 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 2500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN EAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....66-76 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........15-25%.  
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....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH DECREASING TO 15 TO 20 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 9000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. VERY GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 35-45. HIGHS  
65-75. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
36-46. HIGHS 66-76. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 39-49. HIGHS 66-76. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
37-47. HIGHS 66-76.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
37-47. HIGHS 68-78.  
 

 
 
UTZ485-170200-  
EASTERN ASHLEY NATIONAL FOREST-  
355 AM MDT TUE SEP 16 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%). NEAR 7000 FEET,  
ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200. SCATTERED  
SHOWERS. SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
NEAR 10000 FEET, SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200, THEN  
NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....50 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....56-66 F NEAR 7000 FEET  
47-57 F NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......9 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........34-44% NEAR 7000 FEET  
44-54% NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......14% WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................50 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......7500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1200. 1050 AFTER 1300.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%). NEAR 7000 FEET,  
ISOLATED SHOWERS UNTIL 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....39-49 F NEAR 7000 FEET  
26-36 F NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........67-82% NEAR 7000 FEET  
78-93% NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......1% 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.......5500 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 2000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 7000 FEET, MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%). NEAR  
10000 FEET, MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%) UNTIL 1200,  
THEN PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). ISOLATED SHOWERS  
AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....56-66 F NEAR 7000 FEET  
46-56 F NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........35-45% NEAR 7000 FEET  
44-54% NEAR 10000 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.......3500 FT AGL UNTIL 1200, THEN 7000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......700.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 37-47. HIGHS 60-70. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 65-75. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 43-53. HIGHS 64-74. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS .  
LOWS 42-52. HIGHS 62-72.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 41-51. HIGHS 65-75.  
 

 
 
UTZ486-170200-  
EASTERN UINTA BASIN-  
355 AM MDT TUE SEP 16 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 5000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (50-60%). NEAR  
8000 FEET, MOSTLY CLOUDY (60-70%). ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200. SCATTERED SHOWERS.  
SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....50 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-73 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
53-63 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......6 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........27-37% NEAR 5000 FEET  
36-46% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......13% WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................30 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1300. 1050 AFTER 1400.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....40-50 F.  
24 HR TREND......6 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........60-75% NEAR 5000 FEET  
68-83% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......8% WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................10 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 2000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-71 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
48-58 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........29-39% NEAR 5000 FEET  
37-47% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......8000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......700.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 42-52. HIGHS 65-75. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 43-53. HIGHS 69-79. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS .  
LOWS 47-57. HIGHS 69-79. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS .  
LOWS 46-56. HIGHS 67-77.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45-55. HIGHS 69-79.  
 

 
 
UTZ487-170200-  
BOOK CLIFFS-  
355 AM MDT TUE SEP 16 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 5000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%),  
ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS UNTIL 1200.  
NEAR 8000 FEET, MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%) UNTIL  
1200, THEN PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). SCATTERED  
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....30 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....69-79 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
62-72 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......8 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........20-30%.  
24 HR TREND......12% WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................20 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL UNTIL 1200, THEN 10000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN NORTHWEST.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1200. 1050 AFTER 1300.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%). ISOLATED SHOWERS UNTIL  
2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....43-53 F.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........62-77%.  
24 HR TREND......21% WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......7000 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 1500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN NORTHWEST.  
CLEARING INDEX......750 UNTIL 1900, THEN LESS THAN 500.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....65-75 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
58-68 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........21-31%.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED  
GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 7500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1200, THEN 800.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 41-51. HIGHS 67-77. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 43-53. HIGHS 71-81. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS .  
LOWS 47-57. HIGHS 71-81. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS . LOWS  
46-56. HIGHS 70-80.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45-55. HIGHS 72-82.  
 

 
 
UTZ490-170200-  
COLORADO RIVER BASIN-  
355 AM MDT TUE SEP 16 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 5000 FEET, MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%). NEAR  
7000 FEET, MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%) UNTIL 1200,  
THEN PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%). ISOLATED SHOWERS  
AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....80-90 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
68-78 F NEAR 7000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
MIN HUMIDITY........11-16%.  
24 HR TREND......1% 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. 12500 FT AGL AFTER  
1300.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1100. 1050 AFTER 1200.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....48-58 F.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........43-53%.  
24 HR TREND......15% WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH.  
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE EVENING.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......10500 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 1500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......1050 UNTIL 1900, THEN LESS THAN 500.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-84 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
63-73 F NEAR 7000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......6 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........13-23% NEAR 5000 FEET  
19-29% NEAR 7000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......5% WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED  
GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 9000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......750.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
THURSDAY
 
CLEAR. LOWS 49-59. HIGHS 73-83. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 50-60. HIGHS 76-86. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS .  
LOWS 53-63. HIGHS 76-86. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS . LOWS  
52-62. HIGHS 75-85.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50-60. HIGHS 75-85.  
 

 
 
UTZ491-170200-  
SOUTHEAST UTAH-  
355 AM MDT TUE SEP 16 2025  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%). NEAR 8000 FEET,  
ISOLATED SHOWERS AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-89 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
65-75 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........10-15%.  
24 HR TREND......2% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 12000 FT AGL AFTER  
1100.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1000. 1050 AFTER 1100.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....50-60 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
42-52 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........36-46%.  
24 HR TREND......5% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......11000 FT AGL UNTIL 1900. 1000 FT AGL AFTER  
2000.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......1050 UNTIL 1900, THEN LESS THAN 500.  
   
WEDNESDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-87 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
60-70 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........10-15% NEAR 5000 FEET  
14-24% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......1% WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED  
GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL UNTIL 1200, THEN 9000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1300. 1050 AFTER 1500.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48-58. HIGHS 76-86. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS .  
LOWS 50-60. HIGHS 76-86. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SATURDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS .  
LOWS 52-62. HIGHS 76-86. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
8000 FEET. LOWS 51-61. HIGHS 76-86.    
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS  
49-59. HIGHS 77-87.  
 

 
 
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