843
FNUS55 KGJT 300647
FWFGJT
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR WRN COLORADO AND ERN UTAH
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO
1247 AM MDT TUE JUN 30 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR COLORADO
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 200 BELOW 9000 FEET, 201, 202 BELOW 9000 FEET,
203 BELOW 8000 FEET, 205 BELOW 8000 FEET, 207, 290, 291, 292, 293
AND 294, AS WELL AS UTAH FIRE WEATHER ZONES 486, 487, 490 AND
491...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND DRY FUELS FOR
COLORADO FIRE WEATHER ZONES 205 BELOW 8000 FEET, 207, 290, 292
AND 294, AS WELL AS UTAH FIRE WEATHER ZONE 491...
DISCUSSION
RED FLAG CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE
THROUGH FRIDAY. THE MOST CONCERNING DAY OF THE WORK WEEK LOOKS TO
BE TODAY AS WINDS AMPLIFY ACROSS A CORRIDOR FROM THE FOUR CORNERS
TO THE NORTHERN COLORADO MOUNTAINS. GENERALLY, WINDS WILL GUST
35-45 MPH IN THIS AREA, WITH LOCALLY STRONGER GUSTS AS HIGH AS 50
MPH IN SOUTHWEST COLORADO. LIGHTER WINDS MOVE IN FOR THE WEEKEND,
THOUGH SINGLE-DIGIT RH VALUES LOOK TO REMAIN IN PLACE.
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS
OR THUNDERSTORMS...
..THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL
COZ200-302300-
LITTLE SNAKE FORECAST AREA-
1247 AM MDT TUE JUN 30 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%). PATCHY SMOKE.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....72-82 F NEAR 6000 FEET
62-72 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........7-12% NEAR 6000 FEET
11-21% NEAR 8000 FEET.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 15000 FT AGL AFTER
1200.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN
SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%) UNTIL 2400, THEN CLEAR
(0-10%). PATCHY SMOKE UNTIL 2400.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....43-53 F.
MAX HUMIDITY........53-63% NEAR 6000 FEET
47-57% NEAR 8000 FEET.
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35
MPH IN THE EVENING BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......13000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN NORTH 5
MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 2100, THEN POOR.
WEDNESDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%). PATCHY SMOKE AFTER 1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-85 F NEAR 6000 FEET
61-71 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........6-11%.
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 15 TO 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 15500 FT AGL AFTER
1100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15
MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. PATCHY SMOKE. LOWS 44-54. HIGHS 81-91.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 47-57. HIGHS 83-93. SOUTHWEST WINDS
10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48-58. HIGHS 83-93. WEST
WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48-58. HIGHS 87-97.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52-62. HIGHS 90-100.
COZ201-302300-
ROUTT FORECAST AREA-
1247 AM MDT TUE JUN 30 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%). PATCHY SMOKE.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....67-77 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........11-16%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0900, THEN 14500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST
20 TO 30 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%). PATCHY SMOKE UNTIL
2400.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....37-47 F.
MAX HUMIDITY........45-55%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40
MPH IN THE EVENING BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......12500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTH 5 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 2100, THEN POOR.
WEDNESDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%). PATCHY SMOKE AFTER 1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....68-78 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........9-14%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED
GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH INCREASING TO 30 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH DECREASING TO 15 TO 20
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 15000 FT AGL AFTER 0900.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN 15 TO 20
MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. PATCHY SMOKE. LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 72-82.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 42-52. HIGHS 74-84. SOUTHWEST WINDS
10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 43-53. HIGHS 73-83. WINDS
LESS THAN 15 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 43-53. HIGHS 77-87.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 47-57. HIGHS 79-89.
COZ202-302300-
WHITE RIVER FORECAST AREA-
1247 AM MDT TUE JUN 30 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%). PATCHY SMOKE.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-84 F NEAR 6000 FEET
64-74 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........6-11%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 15500 FT AGL AFTER
1200.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST 20
TO 30 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%) UNTIL 2400, THEN CLEAR
(0-10%). PATCHY SMOKE UNTIL 2400.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....40-50 F.
MAX HUMIDITY........44-54% NEAR 6000 FEET
36-46% 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....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......13000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000. 1000 FT AGL AFTER
2100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN EAST 5 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 2100, THEN POOR.
WEDNESDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%). PATCHY SMOKE AFTER 1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-86 F NEAR 6000 FEET
66-76 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........4-9%.
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 15 TO 20 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0900. 15500 FT AGL AFTER
1100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15
MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
CLEAR. PATCHY SMOKE. LOWS 45-55. HIGHS 82-92.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48-58. HIGHS 85-95. SOUTHWEST WINDS
10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 48-58. HIGHS 85-95. WINDS
LESS THAN 15 MPH.
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 48-58. HIGHS 89-99.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52-62. HIGHS 91-101.
COZ203-302300-
LOWER COLORADO RIVER-
1247 AM MDT TUE JUN 30 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%). PATCHY SMOKE.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-87 F NEAR 6000 FEET
68-78 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........6-11%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 0900, THEN 15500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST
20 TO 30 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (20-30%). PATCHY SMOKE.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....48-58 F NEAR 6000 FEET
42-52 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MAX HUMIDITY........26-36%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH IN
THE EVENING BECOMING DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO
6 MPH BY SUNSET.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......13500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN EAST 5 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 2100, THEN POOR.
WEDNESDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%). PATCHY SMOKE.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-89 F NEAR 6000 FEET
69-79 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........4-9%.
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 0900. 16000 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.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
CLEAR. PATCHY SMOKE. LOWS 50-60. HIGHS 83-93. WINDS
LESS THAN 15 MPH.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52-62. HIGHS 85-95. SOUTHWEST WINDS
10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 53-63. HIGHS 86-96. WINDS
LESS THAN 15 MPH.
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 54-64. HIGHS 88-98.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 58-68. HIGHS 90-100.
COZ205-302300-
COLORADO RIVER HEADWATERS-
1247 AM MDT TUE JUN 30 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%). PATCHY SMOKE. ISOLATED
SHOWERS AFTER 1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....72-82 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........9-14%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 14000 FT AGL AFTER 0900.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST
20 TO 30 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900, THEN EXCELLENT.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20%). PATCHY SMOKE.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....41-51 F.
MAX HUMIDITY........37-47%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40
MPH IN THE EVENING BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......12500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTH 5
MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 2100, THEN POOR.
WEDNESDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%). PATCHY SMOKE.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-83 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........6-11%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 16000 FT AGL AFTER 0900.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN 15 TO 20
MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
CLEAR. PATCHY SMOKE. LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 74-84.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 41-51. HIGHS 76-86. SOUTHWEST WINDS
10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 43-53. HIGHS 76-86. WINDS
LESS THAN 15 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS
44-54. HIGHS 78-88.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 47-57. HIGHS 80-90.
COZ290-302300-
PARADOX VALLEY FORECAST AREA-
1247 AM MDT TUE JUN 30 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%). NEAR 6000 FEET, PATCHY SMOKE.
NEAR 8000 FEET, PATCHY SMOKE UNTIL 1200, AREAS OF
SMOKE AFTER 1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-86 F NEAR 6000 FEET
67-77 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........4-9%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH. LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO
30 MPH INCREASING TO 40 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 30 TO 40 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 14000 FT AGL AFTER 0900.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 15 TO 20 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST
20 TO 30 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900, THEN EXCELLENT.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10%). AREAS OF SMOKE.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....44-54 F NEAR 6000 FEET
43-53 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MAX HUMIDITY........18-28% NEAR 6000 FEET
27-37% 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....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......14000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000. 500 FT AGL AFTER 2100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTHEAST 5
MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 2100, THEN POOR.
WEDNESDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%). NEAR 6000 FEET, AREAS OF SMOKE
UNTIL 1200, THEN PATCHY SMOKE. NEAR 8000 FEET,
PATCHY SMOKE.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....77-87 F NEAR 6000 FEET
68-78 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........3-8%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 14000 FT AGL AFTER 0900.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST 20
TO 25 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
CLEAR. PATCHY SMOKE. LOWS 50-60. HIGHS 82-92.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH.
FRIDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 52-62. HIGHS 84-94. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO
20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 53-63. HIGHS 86-96. WINDS
LESS THAN 15 MPH.
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 54-64. HIGHS 88-98.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR
8000 FEET. LOWS 58-68. HIGHS 89-99.
COZ291-302300-
NORTHERN SAN JUAN FORECAST AREA-
1247 AM MDT TUE JUN 30 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%). AREAS OF SMOKE UNTIL
1200, SMOKE AFTER 1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....64-74 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........9-14%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 30 TO 40 MPH DECREASING TO 25 TO 35
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 12500 FT AGL AFTER 0900.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 15 TO 20 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST
25 TO 35 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900, THEN EXCELLENT.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10%). AREAS OF SMOKE.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....39-49 F.
MAX HUMIDITY........30-40%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH.
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH IN THE EVENING.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH DECREASING TO 20 TO 25
MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......11500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000. 500 FT AGL AFTER 2100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTH 5
TO 10 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 2100, THEN POOR.
WEDNESDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%). AREAS OF SMOKE UNTIL 1200, THEN
SMOKE.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....65-75 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........6-11%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 14000 FT AGL AFTER 0900.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST
20 TO 25 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
CLEAR, SMOKE. LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 73-83. SOUTHWEST
WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH.
FRIDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 42-52. HIGHS 75-85. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO
20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 44-54. HIGHS 76-86. WINDS
LESS THAN 15 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45-55. HIGHS 78-88.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS
48-58. HIGHS 78-88.
COZ292-302300-
NORTH FORK FORECAST AREA-
1247 AM MDT TUE JUN 30 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%). PATCHY SMOKE AFTER 1200.
AREAS OF SMOKE UNTIL 1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-88 F NEAR 6000 FEET
68-78 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........6-11%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 30 TO 40 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 14000 FT AGL AFTER 0900.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST
20 TO 30 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900, THEN EXCELLENT.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10%). PATCHY SMOKE.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....44-54 F NEAR 6000 FEET
41-51 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MAX HUMIDITY........25-35%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45
MPH IN THE EVENING BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......13500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN
SOUTHEAST 5 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 2100, THEN POOR.
WEDNESDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%). AREAS OF SMOKE UNTIL 1200.
PATCHY SMOKE AFTER 1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-89 F NEAR 6000 FEET
69-79 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
MIN HUMIDITY........4-9%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 0900. 16500 FT AGL AFTER
1100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST 15
TO 20 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
CLEAR. PATCHY SMOKE. LOWS 48-58. HIGHS 84-94.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH.
FRIDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 49-59. HIGHS 86-96. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO
20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 51-61. HIGHS 87-97. WEST
WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH.
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 52-62. HIGHS 89-99.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR
8000 FEET. LOWS 55-65. HIGHS 89-99.
COZ293-302300-
GUNNISON BASIN FORECAST AREA-
1247 AM MDT TUE JUN 30 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%). AREAS OF SMOKE.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-83 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........9-14%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 13500 FT AGL AFTER 0900.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST
20 TO 30 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20%). PATCHY SMOKE.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....41-51 F.
MAX HUMIDITY........37-47%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......WEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH IN
THE EVENING BECOMING DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO
6 MPH BY SUNSET.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......12000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTHWEST 5
MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 2100, THEN POOR.
WEDNESDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%). AREAS OF SMOKE.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-84 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........6-11%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
WEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 17000 FT AGL AFTER 0900.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST 15
TO 20 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
CLEAR. AREAS OF SMOKE. LOWS 38-48. HIGHS 75-85. WEST
WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH.
FRIDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 77-87. WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH
WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 42-52. HIGHS 76-86. WEST
WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS
43-53. HIGHS 78-88.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS
45-55. HIGHS 79-89.
COZ207-302300-
SOUTHWEST COLORADO LOWER FORECAST AREA-
1247 AM MDT TUE JUN 30 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%). PATCHY SMOKE UNTIL 1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....78-88 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........4-9%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 30 TO 40 MPH DECREASING TO 25 TO 35
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 13500 FT AGL AFTER 0900.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST
20 TO 30 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10%). AREAS OF SMOKE.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....48-58 F.
MAX HUMIDITY........22-32%.
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....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......13000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTHEAST.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 2100, THEN POOR.
WEDNESDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%). PATCHY SMOKE.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....79-89 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........4-9%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 0900, THEN 13000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST 15
TO 20 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 46-56. HIGHS 83-93. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO
20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH.
FRIDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 48-58. HIGHS 85-95. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO
20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 51-61. HIGHS 87-97. WINDS
LESS THAN 15 MPH.
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 51-61. HIGHS 89-99.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 56-66. HIGHS 90-100.
COZ294-302300-
SOUTHWEST COLORADO UPPER WEST FORECAST AREA-
1247 AM MDT TUE JUN 30 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%). PATCHY SMOKE UNTIL
1200, SMOKE AFTER 1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....64-74 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........8-13%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTH 30 TO 40 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 12000 FT AGL AFTER 0900.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 15 TO 20 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST
20 TO 30 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900, THEN EXCELLENT.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10%). SMOKE UNTIL 2400, THEN AREAS OF
SMOKE.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....42-52 F.
MAX HUMIDITY........28-38%.
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....SOUTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......11000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 1000 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN
SOUTHEAST.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....EXCELLENT UNTIL 2100, THEN POOR.
WEDNESDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%). PATCHY SMOKE UNTIL 1200, AREAS OF
SMOKE AFTER 1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....65-75 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........6-11%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 35 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTH 20 TO 30 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 12500 FT AGL AFTER 0900.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN 20 TO 25
MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
CLEAR. AREAS OF SMOKE. LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 71-81.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH.
FRIDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 42-52. HIGHS 72-82. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO
20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 43-53. HIGHS 75-85. WINDS
LESS THAN 15 MPH.
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 44-54. HIGHS 77-87.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS
47-57. HIGHS 77-87.
COZ295-302300-
SOUTHWEST COLORADO UPPER EAST FORECAST AREA-
1247 AM MDT TUE JUN 30 2026
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....10 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....71-81 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........11-21%.
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 30 TO 40 MPH DECREASING TO 25 TO 35
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 12500 FT AGL AFTER 0900.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST
20 TO 25 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%). PATCHY SMOKE UNTIL
2400, AREAS OF SMOKE AFTER 2400.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....41-51 F.
MAX HUMIDITY........36-46%.
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....SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH.
MIXING HEIGHT.......11000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000, THEN 500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN WEST 5
MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....VERY GOOD UNTIL 2100, THEN POOR.
WEDNESDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%). PATCHY SMOKE UNTIL 1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....72-82 F.
MIN HUMIDITY........8-13%.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED
GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH INCREASING TO 30 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
15K FT MSL WINDS....SOUTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH DECREASING TO 20 TO 30
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 0800. 14000 FT AGL AFTER 0900.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST 20
TO 25 MPH.
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. EXCELLENT AFTER 1200.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 72-82. WINDS LESS THAN
15 MPH.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 41-51. HIGHS 74-84. WINDS LESS THAN
15 MPH.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 44-54. HIGHS 76-86. WINDS
LESS THAN 15 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS
45-55. HIGHS 77-87.
MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS
46-56. HIGHS 77-87.
UTZ485-302300-
EASTERN ASHLEY NATIONAL FOREST-
1247 AM MDT TUE JUN 30 2026
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%) UNTIL 1200, THEN PARTLY
CLOUDY (30-40%). PATCHY SMOKE AFTER 1200.
ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....64-74 F NEAR 7000 FEET
52-62 F NEAR 10000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........15-25%.
24 HR TREND......8% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 12500 FT AGL AFTER
1200.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20
MPH.
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1100. 1050 AFTER 1200.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%) UNTIL 2400, THEN CLEAR
(0-10%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....41-51 F NEAR 7000 FEET
28-38 F NEAR 10000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........48-58% NEAR 7000 FEET
56-66% NEAR 10000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......24% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH.
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH IN THE EVENING.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......11000 FT AGL UNTIL 1900. 1000 FT AGL AFTER
2000.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN 5 MPH.
CLEARING INDEX......1050 UNTIL 2000. LESS THAN 500 AFTER 2100.
WEDNESDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%). NEAR 7000 FEET, PATCHY
SMOKE AFTER 1200, ISOLATED SHOWERS AFTER 1200.
NEAR 10000 FEET, ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS AFTER
1200, ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER
1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....68-78 F NEAR 7000 FEET
57-67 F NEAR 10000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........11-21%.
24 HR TREND......5% 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.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0900. 13000 FT AGL AFTER
1000.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTH 15 TO 20
MPH.
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1000. 1050 AFTER 1100.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. PATCHY SMOKE. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 45-55. HIGHS 72-82. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 48-58. HIGHS 75-85. WINDS LESS THAN
15 MPH.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 10000 FEET. LOWS 49-59. HIGHS 75-85. WINDS
LESS THAN 15 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 50-60. HIGHS 80-90.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR
10000 FEET. LOWS 55-65. HIGHS 82-92.
UTZ486-302300-
EASTERN UINTA BASIN-
1247 AM MDT TUE JUN 30 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%). PATCHY SMOKE.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....72-82 F NEAR 5000 FEET
60-70 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........10-15%.
24 HR TREND......3% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 14500 FT AGL AFTER
1300.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTH 15 TO
20 MPH.
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1100. 1050 AFTER 1200.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%) UNTIL 2400, THEN CLEAR
(0-10%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....44-54 F NEAR 5000 FEET
38-48 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........40-50% NEAR 5000 FEET
48-58% NEAR 8000 FEET.
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 2000. 500 FT AGL AFTER 2100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN
NORTHEAST.
CLEARING INDEX......1050 UNTIL 2000. LESS THAN 500 AFTER 2100.
WEDNESDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%). PATCHY SMOKE AFTER 1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....75-85 F NEAR 5000 FEET
63-73 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........8-13%.
24 HR TREND......2% 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. 14000 FT AGL AFTER
1200.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN 10 TO 15 MPH.
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1000. 1050 AFTER 1200.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. PATCHY SMOKE. LOWS 49-59. HIGHS 79-89.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 25 MPH.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52-62. HIGHS 81-91. SOUTHWEST WINDS
10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 25 MPH.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 53-63. HIGHS 82-92.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH.
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 54-64. HIGHS 86-96.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 58-68. HIGHS 89-99.
UTZ487-302300-
BOOK CLIFFS-
1247 AM MDT TUE JUN 30 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%). PATCHY SMOKE.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-83 F NEAR 5000 FEET
65-75 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........6-11%.
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 15500 FT AGL AFTER
1200.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST 20
TO 25 MPH.
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1000. 1050 AFTER 1100.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (20-30%).
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....47-57 F NEAR 5000 FEET
41-51 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.
MAX HUMIDITY........33-43%.
24 HR TREND......5% WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......12000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000. 500 FT AGL AFTER 2100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTH 5 MPH.
CLEARING INDEX......1050 UNTIL 2000. LESS THAN 500 AFTER 2100.
WEDNESDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%). PATCHY SMOKE.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....76-86 F NEAR 5000 FEET
68-78 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........4-9%.
24 HR TREND......1% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0900. 15000 FT AGL AFTER
1000.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTH 10 TO 15
MPH.
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1000. 1050 AFTER 1100.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. PATCHY SMOKE. LOWS 49-59. HIGHS 81-91.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52-62. HIGHS 83-93. SOUTHWEST WINDS
10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52-62. HIGHS 85-95. WINDS
LESS THAN 15 MPH.
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 52-62. HIGHS 88-98.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 57-67. HIGHS 91-101.
UTZ490-302300-
COLORADO RIVER BASIN-
1247 AM MDT TUE JUN 30 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%). PATCHY SMOKE.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-92 F NEAR 5000 FEET
71-81 F NEAR 7000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......6 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........5-10%.
24 HR TREND......2% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 0900, THEN 15500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST
20 TO 30 MPH.
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 0900, THEN 1050.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20%). NEAR 5000 FEET, PATCHY
SMOKE.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....52-62 F.
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.
MAX HUMIDITY........21-31%.
24 HR TREND......4% WETTER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......13000 FT AGL UNTIL 2000. 500 FT AGL AFTER 2100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN EAST 5 MPH.
CLEARING INDEX......1050 UNTIL 2000. LESS THAN 500 AFTER 2100.
WEDNESDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%). PATCHY SMOKE.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....84-94 F NEAR 5000 FEET
73-83 F NEAR 7000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........3-8%.
24 HR TREND......1% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 15000 FT AGL AFTER
1200.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTH 15
TO 20 MPH.
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1000. 1050 AFTER 1100.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
CLEAR. PATCHY SMOKE. LOWS 54-64. HIGHS 86-96.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH.
FRIDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 56-66. HIGHS 88-98. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO
20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 57-67. HIGHS 89-99. WINDS
LESS THAN 15 MPH.
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 58-68. HIGHS 92-102.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 62-72. HIGHS 94-104.
UTZ491-302300-
SOUTHEAST UTAH-
1247 AM MDT TUE JUN 30 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 9 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
WEDNESDAY EVENING...
TODAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%). NEAR 5000 FEET, PATCHY SMOKE.
NEAR 8000 FEET, PATCHY SMOKE UNTIL 1200, SMOKE
AFTER 1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....82-92 F NEAR 5000 FEET
65-75 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........4-9%.
24 HR TREND......1% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 0900, THEN 14500 FT AGL.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST
20 TO 25 MPH.
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 0800. 1050 AFTER 0900.
TONIGHT
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10%). NEAR 5000 FEET, PATCHY SMOKE
UNTIL 2400, AREAS OF SMOKE AFTER 2400. NEAR 8000
FEET, SMOKE.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MIN TEMPERATURE.....52-62 F NEAR 5000 FEET
44-54 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
MAX HUMIDITY........17-27%.
24 HR TREND......2% DRIER.
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......13500 FT AGL UNTIL 2000. 500 FT AGL AFTER 2100.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTH.
CLEARING INDEX......1050 UNTIL 2000. LESS THAN 500 AFTER 2100.
WEDNESDAY
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%). NEAR 5000 FEET, PATCHY SMOKE.
NEAR 8000 FEET, PATCHY SMOKE UNTIL 1200, SMOKE
AFTER 1200.
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.
MAX TEMPERATURE.....83-93 F NEAR 5000 FEET
67-77 F NEAR 8000 FEET.
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.
MIN HUMIDITY........3-8%.
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING
SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 30 MPH.
CWR.................0 PERCENT.
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 0900. 14000 FT AGL AFTER
1000.
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN 15 TO 20
MPH.
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 0900. 1050 AFTER 1100.
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
THURSDAY
CLEAR. PATCHY SMOKE NEAR 5000 FEET AND AREAS OF SMOKE
NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 51-61. HIGHS 86-96. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.
FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 54-64. HIGHS 88-98. SOUTHWEST WINDS
10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH.
INDEPENDENCE DAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 56-66. HIGHS 88-98. WINDS
LESS THAN 15 MPH.
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS 56-66. HIGHS 91-101.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 61-71. HIGHS 93-103.
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