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FNUS55 KGJT 200704  
FWFGJT  
 
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR WRN COLORADO AND ERN UTAH  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO  
104 AM MDT SUN SEP 20 2026  
   
DISCUSSION  
 
ASIDE FROM A FEW ISOLATED SHOWERS ALONG THE HIGH TERRAIN, VERY  
LITTLE PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED ACROSS THE REGION SUNDAY AND  
MONDAY. MODERATE GUSTS AROUND 25 MPH WILL OCCUR AT HIGH ELEVATIONS  
SUNDAY, BUT SURFACE CONDITIONS REMAIN RELATIVELY MOIST. THUS,  
CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS ARE NOT EXPECTED IN THE  
FORESEEABLE FUTURE. ACTIVE WEATHER RETURNS TUESDAY.  
 
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS  
OR THUNDERSTORMS...   
..THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL  
 
COZ200-202315-  
LITTLE SNAKE FORECAST AREA-  
104 AM MDT SUN SEP 20 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%) UNTIL 1200, THEN MOSTLY  
SUNNY (10-20%). NEAR 8000 FEET, ISOLATED  
SHOWERS UNTIL 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-69 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
49-59 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........31-41% NEAR 6000 FEET  
38-48% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH DECREASING TO 15 TO 20 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 6500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....38-48 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........68-83% NEAR 6000 FEET  
62-77% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN EAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
MONDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-73 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
53-63 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........21-31% NEAR 6000 FEET  
27-37% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 7000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1200, THEN GOOD.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 39-49. HIGHS 67-77. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 6000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 43-53. HIGHS 65-75. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 42-52. HIGHS 67-77. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 43-53. HIGHS 68-78.    
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 44-54. HIGHS 68-78.  
 
 
 
COZ201-202315-  
ROUTT FORECAST AREA-  
104 AM MDT SUN SEP 20 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....20 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-63 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........36-46%.  
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 25 TO 35 MPH DECREASING TO 20 TO 25 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL UNTIL 1200, THEN 6000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN 10 TO 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....33-43 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........66-81%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTHEAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
MONDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....57-67 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........24-34%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 7500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
TUESDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
35-45. HIGHS 60-70. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 39-49. HIGHS 57-67. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 37-47. HIGHS 61-71. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
39-49. HIGHS 60-70.    
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 39-49. HIGHS 60-70.  
 
 
 
COZ202-202315-  
WHITE RIVER FORECAST AREA-  
104 AM MDT SUN SEP 20 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%) UNTIL 1200, THEN MOSTLY  
SUNNY (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-69 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
53-63 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........27-37%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 30 MPH DECREASING TO 15 TO 20 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....36-46 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........65-80% NEAR 6000 FEET  
56-66% 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 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
MONDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....64-74 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
57-67 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........22-32%.  
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 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 6500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1200, THEN FAIR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 67-77. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY NEAR 6000 FEET AND MOSTLY CLOUDY NEAR  
8000 FEET AND NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
6000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET.  
LOWS 44-54. HIGHS 65-75. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 42-52. HIGHS 68-78. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS  
44-54. HIGHS 68-78.    
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 45-55. HIGHS 68-78.  
 
 
 
COZ203-202315-  
LOWER COLORADO RIVER-  
104 AM MDT SUN SEP 20 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....65-75 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
59-69 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.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 30 MPH DECREASING TO 20 TO 25 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 7000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1200, THEN FAIR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....44-54 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........50-60%.  
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 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN EAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
MONDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%) UNTIL 1200, THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY (30-40%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....68-78 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
61-71 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
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....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 8000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1200, THEN FAIR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 46-56. HIGHS 70-80. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 47-57. HIGHS 68-78. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 46-56. HIGHS 71-81. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 48-58. HIGHS 69-79.    
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 48-58. HIGHS 69-79.  
 
 
 
COZ205-202315-  
COLORADO RIVER HEADWATERS-  
104 AM MDT SUN SEP 20 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%). ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-70 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........23-33%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 25 TO 35 MPH DECREASING TO 20 TO 25 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 7000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....36-46 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........58-73%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTHEAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
MONDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....62-72 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........18-28%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 7500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 36-46. HIGHS 62-72. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 60-70. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 38-48. HIGHS 63-73. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 62-72.    
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 62-72.  
 
 
 
COZ290-202315-  
PARADOX VALLEY FORECAST AREA-  
104 AM MDT SUN SEP 20 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....66-76 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 30 MPH DECREASING TO 20 TO 25 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL UNTIL 1200, THEN 7500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1200, THEN FAIR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....42-52 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
39-49 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MAX HUMIDITY........45-55% NEAR 6000 FEET  
53-63% 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 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN EAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
MONDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%) UNTIL 1200, THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY (40-50%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....68-78 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
61-71 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........13-23%.  
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 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 9000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1200, THEN FAIR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 48-58. HIGHS 70-80. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 6000 FEET AND NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 48-58. HIGHS 68-78. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
NEAR 6000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS  
NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 47-57. HIGHS 70-80. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 49-59. HIGHS 68-78.    
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 48-58. HIGHS 69-79.  
 
 
 
COZ291-202315-  
NORTHERN SAN JUAN FORECAST AREA-  
104 AM MDT SUN SEP 20 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-69 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........20-30%.  
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 30 MPH DECREASING TO 20 TO 25 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......500 FT AGL UNTIL 0900, THEN 7000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....38-48 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........51-61%.  
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 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
MONDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%) UNTIL 1200, THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY (40-50%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-70 F.  
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....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 8000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 62-72. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 41-51. HIGHS 60-70. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 39-49. HIGHS 62-72. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 60-70.    
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 62-72.  
 
 
 
COZ292-202315-  
NORTH FORK FORECAST AREA-  
104 AM MDT SUN SEP 20 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....65-75 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
60-70 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........22-32%.  
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 30 MPH DECREASING TO 20 TO 25 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1200, THEN FAIR.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....39-49 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........55-65%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTHEAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
MONDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%) UNTIL 1200, THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY (30-40%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....70-80 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
62-72 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 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL UNTIL 1200, THEN 7000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1200. FAIR AFTER 1500.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
NEAR 6000 FEET AND NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS  
NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 44-54. HIGHS 72-82. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 46-56. HIGHS 69-79. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
NEAR 6000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS  
NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 45-55. HIGHS 71-81. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 6000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 47-57. HIGHS 70-80.    
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
NEAR 6000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
8000 FEET. LOWS 47-57. HIGHS 71-81.  
 
 
 
COZ293-202315-  
GUNNISON BASIN FORECAST AREA-  
104 AM MDT SUN SEP 20 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-73 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........22-32%.  
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....WEST 25 TO 35 MPH DECREASING TO 20 TO 25 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 7500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST 15 TO 20  
MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. VERY GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....36-46 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........57-72%.  
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 15 TO 20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5500 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN EAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
MONDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%) UNTIL 1200, THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY (30-40%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....64-74 F.  
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 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 7500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 36-46. HIGHS 63-73. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 39-49. HIGHS 61-71. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 37-47. HIGHS 63-73. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 39-49. HIGHS 61-71.    
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 39-49. HIGHS 63-73.  
 
 
 
COZ207-202315-  
SOUTHWEST COLORADO LOWER FORECAST AREA-  
104 AM MDT SUN SEP 20 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....71-81 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........15-25%.  
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.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 8000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1200, THEN GOOD.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....43-53 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........53-63%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY WINDS 3 TO 6 MPH.  
LOCALIZED GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6000 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN EAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
MONDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....72-82 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........15-25%.  
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 1100, THEN 8000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 1200, THEN FAIR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 46-56. HIGHS 71-81. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 46-56. HIGHS 68-78. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO  
20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 44-54. HIGHS 70-80. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 46-56. HIGHS 67-77.    
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 45-55. HIGHS 69-79.  
 
 
 
COZ294-202315-  
SOUTHWEST COLORADO UPPER WEST FORECAST AREA-  
104 AM MDT SUN SEP 20 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-70 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........19-29%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH DECREASING TO 15 TO 20 MPH IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 8000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....39-49 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........54-64%.  
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 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN EAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
MONDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%) UNTIL 1200, THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY (40-50%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-70 F.  
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....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 8000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 61-71. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 40-50. HIGHS 58-68. WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 37-47. HIGHS 61-71. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 39-49. HIGHS 57-67.    
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 39-49. HIGHS 60-70.  
 
 
 
COZ295-202315-  
SOUTHWEST COLORADO UPPER EAST FORECAST AREA-  
104 AM MDT SUN SEP 20 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....64-74 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........20-30%.  
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.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 7500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN 10 TO 15 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....35-45 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........53-63%.  
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 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL UNTIL 1900. 500 FT AGL AFTER 2000.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN  
NORTHEAST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
MONDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 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.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000. 7000 FT AGL AFTER 1100.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. GOOD AFTER 1200.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND SCATTERED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 37-47. HIGHS 62-72. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
SHOWERS AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 40-50.  
HIGHS 59-69. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 38-48. HIGHS 62-72. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 39-49. HIGHS 58-68.    
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 39-49. HIGHS 60-70.  
 
 
 
UTZ485-202315-  
EASTERN ASHLEY NATIONAL FOREST-  
104 AM MDT SUN SEP 20 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 7000 FEET, MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%). NEAR  
10000 FEET, MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%) UNTIL 1200,  
THEN PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%), SCATTERED SHOWERS  
AFTER 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....56-66 F NEAR 7000 FEET  
48-58 F NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........42-52% NEAR 7000 FEET  
53-63% NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......16% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......550.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (20-30%). NEAR 10000 FEET,  
ISOLATED SHOWERS UNTIL 2400.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....36-46 F NEAR 7000 FEET  
27-37 F NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........66-81% NEAR 7000 FEET  
82-97% NEAR 10000 FEET.  
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 1900, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTH.  
CLEARING INDEX......550 UNTIL 1900, THEN LESS THAN 500.  
   
MONDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 7000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%) UNTIL  
1200, THEN MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%). NEAR 10000  
FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....61-71 F NEAR 7000 FEET  
52-62 F NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........32-42% NEAR 7000 FEET  
39-49% NEAR 10000 FEET.  
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 1100, THEN 5000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1200, THEN 550.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
7000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
10000 FEET. LOWS 41-51. HIGHS 61-71. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 7000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 10000 FEET. LOWS 41-51. HIGHS 60-70. WINDS  
LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 41-51. HIGHS 63-73. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS . LOWS  
43-53. HIGHS 63-73.    
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS 44-54. HIGHS 64-74.  
 
 
 
UTZ486-202315-  
EASTERN UINTA BASIN-  
104 AM MDT SUN SEP 20 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-69 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
46-56 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........39-49%.  
24 HR TREND......1% WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL UNTIL 1000, THEN 5000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHWEST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST.  
CLEARING INDEX......500.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....39-49 F.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
MAX HUMIDITY........63-78%.  
24 HR TREND......7% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
MONDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....62-72 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
53-63 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........30-40%.  
24 HR TREND......10% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 5000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1200, THEN 600.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
6000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
8000 FEET. LOWS 45-55. HIGHS 64-74. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 6000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 45-55. HIGHS 63-73. WINDS  
LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 45-55. HIGHS 66-76. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 47-57. HIGHS 66-76.    
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS .  
LOWS 47-57. HIGHS 67-77.  
 
 
 
UTZ487-202315-  
BOOK CLIFFS-  
104 AM MDT SUN SEP 20 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-73 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
57-67 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........30-40%.  
24 HR TREND......25% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN NORTHWEST.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....42-52 F.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........66-81% NEAR 5000 FEET  
57-72% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......18% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN SOUTHWEST.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
MONDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....66-76 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
61-71 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........25-35%.  
24 HR TREND......4% 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 1100, THEN 6500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1200. 650 AFTER 1400.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 6000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 43-53. HIGHS 66-76. WINDS  
LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY NEAR 6000 FEET AND MOSTLY CLOUDY NEAR  
8000 FEET AND NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
6000 FEET AND NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
8000 FEET. LOWS 44-54. HIGHS 65-75. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS .  
LOWS 44-54. HIGHS 67-77. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS . LOWS  
45-55. HIGHS 67-77.    
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
NEAR 6000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
8000 FEET. LOWS 46-56. HIGHS 68-78.  
 
 
 
UTZ490-202315-  
COLORADO RIVER BASIN-  
104 AM MDT SUN SEP 20 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....71-81 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
61-71 F NEAR 7000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........21-31%.  
24 HR TREND......7% WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......550.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....47-57 F.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........50-60%.  
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.......5500 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
MONDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%) UNTIL 1200, THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY (30-40%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-83 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
61-71 F NEAR 7000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........16-26%.  
24 HR TREND......4% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL UNTIL 1200, THEN 7500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST.  
CLEARING INDEX......600.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 5000 FEET AND ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 7000 FEET. LOWS 51-61. HIGHS 72-82. WINDS  
LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY NEAR 5000 FEET AND MOSTLY CLOUDY NEAR  
7000 FEET AND NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
5000 FEET AND NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
7000 FEET. LOWS 50-60. HIGHS 70-80. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS NEAR 5000 FEET. LOWS  
50-60. HIGHS 73-83. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS .  
LOWS 52-62. HIGHS 72-82.    
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS .  
LOWS 52-62. HIGHS 73-83.  
 
 
 
UTZ491-202315-  
SOUTHEAST UTAH-  
104 AM MDT SUN SEP 20 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....74-84 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
59-69 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........15-25%.  
24 HR TREND......3% WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 7500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1300. 900 AFTER 1500.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....48-58 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
42-52 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........48-58% NEAR 5000 FEET  
42-52% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......14% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......6500 FT AGL UNTIL 1900, THEN 1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH UNTIL 2400, THEN EAST.  
CLEARING INDEX......600 UNTIL 1900, THEN LESS THAN 500.  
   
MONDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 5000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). NEAR  
8000 FEET, MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%) UNTIL 1200,  
THEN PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-83 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
62-72 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........17-27%.  
24 HR TREND......2% 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.......1500 FT AGL UNTIL 1100, THEN 10000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500 UNTIL 1300, THEN 950.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7  
   
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
NEAR 5000 FEET AND NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS  
NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 52-62. HIGHS 72-82. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.   
WEDNESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY NEAR 5000 FEET AND MOSTLY CLOUDY NEAR  
8000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS NEAR  
5000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET  
. LOWS 51-61. HIGHS 71-81. SOUTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH  
GUSTS TO 40 MPH.    
THURSDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS .  
LOWS 51-61. HIGHS 72-82. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
FRIDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 5000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 52-62. HIGHS 70-80.    
SATURDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS  
NEAR 5000 FEET AND SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS  
NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 51-61. HIGHS 72-82.  
 
 
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