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FNUS55 KSLC 150818  
FWFSLC  
 
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR UTAH  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SALT LAKE CITY UT  
218 AM MDT THU OCT 15 2026  
 
NOTICE TO ALL USERS: THE FINAL ROUTINE FIRE WEATHER FORECAST FOR  
THE 2026 SEASON WILL BE ISSUED THE AFTERNOON OF FRIDAY  
OCTOBER 16. AN AUTOMATED VERSION OF THE FIRE WEATHER FORECAST  
WILL CONTINUE TO BE ISSUED THROUGHOUT THE COOL SEASON FOR  
PLANNING PURPOSES. SPOT FORECASTS WILL REMAIN AVAILABLE  
AT ANY TIME THROUGH THE NORMAL SPOT FORECAST REQUEST PROCEDURES.  
   
..COOL AND STABLE CONDITIONS TODAY FOLLOWED BY A WARMING TREND  
 
   
BROADCAST DISCUSSION  
A COOL AND STABLE AIRMASS IN THE WAKE OF  
A DEPARTING LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL SETTLE ACROSS THE STATE  
TODAY. HIGH PRESSURE WILL BRING A WARMING AND DRYING TREND HEADING  
INTO THE UPCOMING WEEKEND. THE NEXT STORM SYSTEM LOOKS TO MOVE  
INTO THE REGION DURING THE MIDDLE PORTION OF NEXT WEEK.  
   
DISCUSSION  
THE LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WHICH HAS BEEN SLOWLY  
CROSSING THE REGION OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF DAYS WILL FINALLY  
MOVE EAST TODAY, LEAVING A COOL AND STABLE AIRMASS IN ITS WAKE.  
INCREASED SUNSHINE WILL ALLOW TEMPERATURES TO TREND WARMER TODAY,  
BUT REMAIN A FEW DEGREES BELOW NORMAL. STRENGTHENING HIGH  
PRESSURE WILL BRING A WARMING AND DRYING TREND HEADING INTO THE  
WEEKEND RESULTING IN SEASONAL TEMPERATURES FOR MID-OCTOBER. A  
WEATHER SYSTEM WILL BRING A FEW SHOWERS TO SOUTHERN UTAH SUNDAY,  
HOWEVER THE NEXT SIGNIFICANT STORM SYSTEM TO IMPACT THE REGION  
WILL ARRIVE DURING THE MIDDLE TO LATTER PORTION OF NEXT WEEK.  
 
***THUNDERSTORMS IMPLY STRONG, GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS***  
***ALL WINDS ARE 20 FOOT, 10-MINUTE AVERAGES***  
 
UTZ478-160030-  
SALT LAKE DESERT-  
218 AM MDT THU OCT 15 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (10-20% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....56-65 NEAR 5000 FEET.  
44-50 NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........45-55%.  
24 HR TREND......6% DRIER NEAR 5000 FEET.  
20% DRIER NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST 25-30 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3700 FT AGL (20-30TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......340.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....37-47 NEAR 5000 FEET.  
35-41 NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........67-77%.  
24 HR TREND......4% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST AROUND 20 MPH.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (35-45% CLOUD COVER) UNTIL 1200,  
THEN SUNNY (10-20% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-68 NEAR 5000 FEET.  
47-53 NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........38-48% NEAR 5000 FEET.  
42-52% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......7% DRIER NEAR 5000 FEET.  
12% DRIER NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....EAST AROUND 15 MPH BECOMING SOUTHEAST IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2800 FT AGL (10-20TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......170.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 40. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S  
IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE LOWER 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS  
GENERALLY LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
60S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE LOWER 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS  
GENERALLY LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
60S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE LOWER 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS  
GENERALLY LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID  
40S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE LOWER 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS  
IN THE LOWER 60S IN THE VALLEYS AND AROUND 50 IN THE MOUNTAINS.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 40S IN THE VALLEYS AND AROUND  
40 IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS AROUND 60 IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE  
UPPER 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS.  
=  
 
 
 
UTZ479-160030-  
WASATCH MOUNTAINS-  
218 AM MDT THU OCT 15 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (20-30% CLOUD COVER) UNTIL 1200,  
THEN SUNNY (5-15% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....57-67 NEAR 5000 FEET.  
47-57 NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......10 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........40-50% NEAR 5000 FEET.  
45-55% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......17% DRIER NEAR 5000 FEET.  
36% DRIER NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST 20-25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4400 FT AGL (30-40TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......490.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....31-41 NEAR 5000 FEET.  
27-37 NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
MAX HUMIDITY........75-85% NEAR 5000 FEET.  
69-79% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......14% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST 15-20 MPH.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (10-20% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-68 NEAR 5000 FEET.  
50-60 NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........29-39%.  
24 HR TREND......8% DRIER NEAR 5000 FEET.  
17% DRIER NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH BECOMING SOUTH IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH IN THE MORNING BECOMING  
LIGHT AND VARIABLE.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL (20-30TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......320.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
60S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE MID 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS  
GENERALLY LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S  
IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE MID 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS  
GENERALLY LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S  
IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE MID 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS  
GENERALLY LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S IN THE  
VALLEYS AND IN THE MID 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S IN  
THE VALLEYS AND IN THE LOWER 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS.  
=  
 
 
 
UTZ480-160030-  
UINTA MOUNTAINS-  
218 AM MDT THU OCT 15 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (65-75% CLOUD COVER) UNTIL 1200,  
THEN SUNNY (15-25% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....54-60 NEAR 7000 FEET.  
44-51 NEAR 9000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......11 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........38-42% NEAR 7000 FEET.  
41-51% NEAR 9000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......41% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
25 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST AROUND 30 MPH BECOMING AROUND 20 MPH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3600 FT AGL (30-40TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......470.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (5-15% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....28-34 NEAR 7000 FEET.  
22-29 NEAR 9000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........63-73%.  
24 HR TREND......26% DRIER NEAR 7000 FEET.  
32% DRIER NEAR 9000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST 15-20 MPH.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (10-20% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-64 NEAR 7000 FEET.  
50-57 NEAR 9000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......6 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........28-38%.  
24 HR TREND......5% DRIER NEAR 7000 FEET.  
10% DRIER NEAR 9000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH BECOMING WEST IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....LIGHT AND VARIABLE.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3100 FT AGL (30-40TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......260.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 30S IN THE VALLEYS AND  
AROUND 30 IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S IN THE VALLEYS  
AND IN THE MID 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S IN THE VALLEYS AND  
IN THE LOWER 30S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S IN THE  
VALLEYS AND IN THE MID 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS GENERALLY LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S IN THE VALLEYS AND  
AROUND 30 IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S IN THE VALLEYS  
AND IN THE MID 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS, SNOW SHOWERS  
AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S IN THE VALLEYS  
AND IN THE MID 30S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S IN  
THE VALLEYS AND IN THE LOWER 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS, SNOW SHOWERS  
AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S IN THE VALLEYS  
AND IN THE MID 30S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S IN  
THE VALLEYS AND IN THE UPPER 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS.  
=  
 
 
 
UTZ481-160030-  
WESTERN ASHLEY NATIONAL FOREST-  
218 AM MDT THU OCT 15 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY (70-80% CLOUD COVER) UNTIL 1200,  
THEN SUNNY (10-20% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....50-56 NEAR 7000 FEET.  
38-44 NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........40-50% NEAR 7000 FEET.  
47-57% NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......12% DRIER NEAR 7000 FEET.  
23% DRIER NEAR 10000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST AROUND 30 MPH BECOMING AROUND 20 MPH  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3600 FT AGL (30-40TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......410.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....28-34 NEAR 7000 FEET.  
20-27 NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........53-62% NEAR 7000 FEET.  
57-67% NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......15% DRIER NEAR 7000 FEET.  
25% DRIER NEAR 10000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST 10-15 MPH.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (5-15% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....52-58 NEAR 7000 FEET.  
42-48 NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........29-39% NEAR 7000 FEET.  
33-43% NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......12% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTH WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....LIGHT AND VARIABLE.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2600 FT AGL (30-40TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......190.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 30S IN THE VALLEYS AND  
IN THE UPPER 20S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S IN THE  
VALLEYS AND IN THE UPPER 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS GENERALLY  
LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S IN THE VALLEYS AND  
IN THE UPPER 20S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S IN THE  
VALLEYS AND IN THE MID 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS GENERALLY LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S IN THE VALLEYS AND  
IN THE UPPER 20S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S IN THE  
VALLEYS AND IN THE MID 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS GENERALLY LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS, SNOW SHOWERS  
AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS AROUND 40 IN THE VALLEYS AND IN  
THE LOWER 30S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S IN THE  
VALLEYS AND IN THE LOWER 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS.    
WEDNESDAY  
NUMEROUS SNOW SHOWERS, RAIN SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS AROUND 40 IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE LOWER 30S  
IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 50S IN THE VALLEYS AND  
AROUND 40 IN THE MOUNTAINS.  
=  
 
 
 
UTZ482-160030-  
WESTERN UINTAH BASIN-  
218 AM MDT THU OCT 15 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (45-55% CLOUD COVER) UNTIL 1200,  
THEN SUNNY (5-15% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-59 NEAR 6000 FEET.  
45-51 NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........52-62% NEAR 6000 FEET.  
48-58% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......3% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH BECOMING  
SOUTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST AROUND 30 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL (30-40TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......550.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20% CLOUD COVER). PATCHY FROST  
AFTER 2400.  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....26-36.  
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........65-75% NEAR 6000 FEET.  
56-66% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......12% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST  
AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST 20-25 MPH.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (5-15% CLOUD COVER). AREAS OF FROST UNTIL  
1200.  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-59 NEAR 6000 FEET.  
48-54 NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
MIN HUMIDITY........45-53% NEAR 6000 FEET.  
33-43% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......9% DRIER NEAR 6000 FEET.  
18% DRIER NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH BECOMING SOUTHEAST  
IN THE AFTERNOON.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH IN THE MORNING BECOMING  
LIGHT AND VARIABLE.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2800 FT AGL (20-30TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......190.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 50S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE MID 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS.  
WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
50S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE MID 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS  
GENERALLY LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
50S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE LOWER 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS  
GENERALLY LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS AROUND 40. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S IN THE  
VALLEYS AND IN THE LOWER 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S IN  
THE VALLEYS AND IN THE UPPER 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS.  
=  
 
 
 
UTZ483-160030-  
SOUTHERN ASHLEY NATIONAL FOREST-  
218 AM MDT THU OCT 15 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (25-35% CLOUD COVER) UNTIL 1200,  
THEN SUNNY (10-20% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....49-55 NEAR 7000 FEET.  
39-45 NEAR 9000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........53-63% NEAR 7000 FEET.  
64-74% NEAR 9000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......2% DRIER NEAR 7000 FEET.  
10% DRIER NEAR 9000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST AROUND 35 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4100 FT AGL (30-40TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......860.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (5-15% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....27-35.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........67-77%.  
24 HR TREND......10% DRIER NEAR 7000 FEET.  
17% DRIER NEAR 9000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST AROUND 30 MPH BECOMING EAST AROUND 20  
MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (5-15% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....51-57 NEAR 7000 FEET.  
43-49 NEAR 9000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-47% NEAR 7000 FEET.  
41-51% NEAR 9000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......15% DRIER NEAR 7000 FEET.  
24% DRIER NEAR 9000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....EAST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3100 FT AGL (20-30TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......270.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
50S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE UPPER 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS  
GENERALLY LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
50S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE UPPER 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS  
GENERALLY LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
50S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE UPPER 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS  
GENERALLY LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE  
UPPER 30S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S IN THE VALLEYS  
AND IN THE MID 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 40S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE  
UPPER 30S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S IN THE VALLEYS  
AND IN THE MID 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS.  
=  
 
 
 
UTZ484-160030-  
TAVAPUTS PLATEAU-  
218 AM MDT THU OCT 15 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY SUNNY (60-70% CLOUD COVER) UNTIL 1200,  
THEN PARTLY CLOUDY (25-35% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....52-58 NEAR 6000 FEET.  
44-50 NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........55-65%.  
24 HR TREND......8% DRIER NEAR 6000 FEET.  
13% DRIER NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 35 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST AROUND 40 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4800 FT AGL (30-40TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......960.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....33-39 NEAR 6000 FEET.  
29-36 NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........70-80%.  
24 HR TREND......13% DRIER NEAR 6000 FEET.  
19% DRIER NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST 25-30 MPH.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (10-20% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-59 NEAR 6000 FEET.  
49-55 NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........41-51% NEAR 6000 FEET.  
33-43% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......11% DRIER NEAR 6000 FEET.  
21% DRIER NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH BECOMING EAST IN THE  
AFTERNOON.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....EAST AROUND 15 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3200 FT AGL (20-30TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......300.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
50S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE LOWER 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS  
GENERALLY LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN THE  
UPPER 50S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE LOWER 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS.  
WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S IN THE VALLEYS AND  
IN THE UPPER 30S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS AROUND 60 IN THE VALLEYS  
AND IN THE LOWER 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS AROUND 60 IN THE  
VALLEYS AND IN THE LOWER 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE  
LOWER 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S IN THE VALLEYS  
AND AROUND 50 IN THE MOUNTAINS.  
=  
 
 
 
UTZ488-160030-  
MANTI NATIONAL FOREST-  
218 AM MDT THU OCT 15 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (25-35% CLOUD COVER) UNTIL 1200,  
THEN SUNNY (5-15% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....53-63 NEAR 6500 FEET.  
43-52 NEAR 8500 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......12 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........36-46% NEAR 6500 FEET.  
44-54% NEAR 8500 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......24% DRIER NEAR 6500 FEET.  
34% DRIER NEAR 8500 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 25 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST AROUND 30 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4100 FT AGL (30-40TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......710.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (5-15% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....31-39 NEAR 6500 FEET.  
27-35 NEAR 8500 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
MAX HUMIDITY........56-66% NEAR 6500 FEET.  
60-70% NEAR 8500 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......28% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....EAST AROUND 25 MPH.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (5-15% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....57-67 NEAR 6500 FEET.  
47-57 NEAR 8500 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........22-32%.  
24 HR TREND......15% DRIER NEAR 6500 FEET.  
21% DRIER NEAR 8500 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......SOUTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....EAST 15-20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL (30-40TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......320.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S IN THE VALLEYS  
AND IN THE LOWER 30S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S IN  
THE VALLEYS AND IN THE MID 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS GENERALLY  
LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 30S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
60S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE LOWER 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS  
GENERALLY LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS AROUND 40 IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE  
MID 30S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S IN THE VALLEYS  
AND IN THE LOWER 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE  
UPPER 30S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S IN THE VALLEYS  
AND IN THE LOWER 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS.    
WEDNESDAY  
SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS, NUMEROUS SNOW SHOWERS AND  
ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 40S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN  
THE UPPER 30S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE MID 50S IN THE  
VALLEYS AND IN THE UPPER 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS.  
=  
 
 
 
UTZ489-160030-  
SAN RAFAEL SWELL-  
218 AM MDT THU OCT 15 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50% CLOUD COVER) UNTIL 1200,  
THEN SUNNY (0-10% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-65 NEAR 5000 FEET.  
50-56 NEAR 7000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......7 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........43-53%.  
24 HR TREND......10% DRIER NEAR 5000 FEET.  
3% DRIER NEAR 7000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
35 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST AROUND 40 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5300 FT AGL (30-40TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......1000+.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (5-15% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....33-43.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........60-70% NEAR 5000 FEET.  
50-60% NEAR 7000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......21% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....EAST 25-30 MPH.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (5-15% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-65 NEAR 5000 FEET.  
53-59 NEAR 7000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........32-42%.  
24 HR TREND......9% DRIER NEAR 5000 FEET.  
14% DRIER NEAR 7000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH BECOMING EAST IN  
THE AFTERNOON.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....EAST 15-20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3300 FT AGL (20-30TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......310.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 60S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE MID 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS.  
WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
60S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE MID 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS  
GENERALLY LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
60S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE UPPER 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS  
GENERALLY LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 40S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S IN THE  
VALLEYS AND IN THE UPPER 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S IN THE  
VALLEYS AND IN THE MID 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS.  
=  
 
 
 
UTZ492-160030-  
CENTRAL UTAH WEST DESERT-  
218 AM MDT THU OCT 15 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (10-20% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....57-65 NEAR 5000 FEET.  
45-54 NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......8 DEGREES WARMER NEAR 5000 FEET.  
13 DEGREES WARMER NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........44-54%.  
24 HR TREND......2% DRIER NEAR 5000 FEET.  
24% DRIER NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST AROUND 30 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4800 FT AGL (20-30TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......650.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....33-43 NEAR 5000 FEET.  
30-39 NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........66-76%.  
24 HR TREND......3% DRIER NEAR 5000 FEET.  
14% DRIER NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....EAST 25-30 MPH.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40% CLOUD COVER) UNTIL 1200,  
THEN SUNNY (5-15% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....59-68 NEAR 5000 FEET.  
49-59 NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........31-41%.  
24 HR TREND......14% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 5 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....EAST 15-20 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3300 FT AGL (20-30TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......200.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
60S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE MID 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS  
GENERALLY LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S IN THE VALLEYS AND  
IN THE UPPER 30S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S IN THE  
VALLEYS AND IN THE MID 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS GENERALLY LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S IN THE VALLEYS AND  
IN THE UPPER 30S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S IN THE  
VALLEYS AND IN THE MID 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS GENERALLY LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE MID  
40S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE LOWER 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS  
IN THE MID 60S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE MID 50S IN THE  
MOUNTAINS.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE  
MID 40S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE LOWER 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS.  
HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE LOWER 50S IN THE  
MOUNTAINS.  
=  
 
 
 
UTZ493-160030-  
CENTRAL UTAH MOUNTAINS-  
218 AM MDT THU OCT 15 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (35-45% CLOUD COVER) UNTIL 1200,  
THEN SUNNY (10-20% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....60-66 NEAR 5000 FEET.  
46-55 NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......13 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........42-46% NEAR 5000 FEET.  
45-55% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......23% DRIER NEAR 5000 FEET.  
34% DRIER NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 35 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST 30-35 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4800 FT AGL (30-40TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......830.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (5-15% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....32-38 NEAR 5000 FEET.  
27-37 NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........52-62%.  
24 HR TREND......35% DRIER NEAR 5000 FEET.  
29% DRIER NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....EAST 35-40 MPH.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (10-20% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....64-70 NEAR 5000 FEET.  
49-59 NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........28-38%.  
24 HR TREND......19% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....EAST 20-25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4200 FT AGL (30-40TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......400.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 30S. HIGHS AROUND  
70 IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE UPPER 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS  
GENERALLY LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS AROUND  
70 IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE MID 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS  
GENERALLY LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER  
70S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE UPPER 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS  
GENERALLY LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS AROUND 40.  
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE MID 50S IN THE  
MOUNTAINS.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS, SNOW SHOWERS  
AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS AROUND 40. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S  
IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE LOWER 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS.  
=  
 
 
 
UTZ494-160030-  
HENRY MOUNTAINS-  
218 AM MDT THU OCT 15 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40% CLOUD COVER) UNTIL 1200,  
THEN SUNNY (5-15% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....57-63 NEAR 5000 FEET.  
41-51 NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......6 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........43-53% NEAR 5000 FEET.  
48-56% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......1% DRIER NEAR 5000 FEET.  
16% DRIER NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS AROUND 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
35 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST 40-45 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5700 FT AGL (30-40TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......1000+.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (5-15% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....36-45 NEAR 5000 FEET.  
34-40 NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........58-68% NEAR 5000 FEET.  
48-57% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......17% DRIER NEAR 5000 FEET.  
26% DRIER NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS AROUND 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
35 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST AROUND 35 MPH BECOMING EAST AROUND 25  
MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (5-15% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....57-63 NEAR 5000 FEET.  
43-53 NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
MIN HUMIDITY........33-43% NEAR 5000 FEET.  
42-49% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......10% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS AROUND 15 MPH BECOMING NORTHEAST  
AROUND 5 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....EAST AROUND 25 MPH BECOMING SOUTHEAST AROUND 15  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3600 FT AGL (20-30TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......370.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 60S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE UPPER 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS.  
WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE  
LOWER 60S IN THE VALLEYS AND AROUND 50 IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS  
GENERALLY LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID  
60S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE LOWER 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS  
GENERALLY LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE LOWER 40S IN THE  
MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE LOWER  
50S IN THE MOUNTAINS.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE  
MID 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S IN THE VALLEYS AND  
IN THE UPPER 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS.  
=  
 
 
 
UTZ495-160030-  
COLOR COUNTRY WEST DESERT-  
218 AM MDT THU OCT 15 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (5-15% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-64 NEAR 5000 FEET.  
49-57 NEAR 7000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......7 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........47-56% NEAR 5000 FEET.  
51-61% NEAR 7000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......6% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 35 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST AROUND 35 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL (20-30TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......940.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....36-46.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........71-81% NEAR 5000 FEET.  
61-71% NEAR 7000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......5% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTH WINDS AROUND 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
40 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....EAST AROUND 40 MPH.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (25-35% CLOUD COVER) UNTIL 1200,  
THEN SUNNY (5-15% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....62-68 NEAR 5000 FEET.  
53-63 NEAR 7000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........33-43%.  
24 HR TREND......14% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....EAST 25-30 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4800 FT AGL (20-30TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......510.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 30S IN THE VALLEYS AND  
IN THE UPPER 30S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S IN THE  
VALLEYS AND AROUND 60 IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S IN THE VALLEYS AND  
IN THE LOWER 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S IN THE  
VALLEYS AND IN THE UPPER 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS GENERALLY  
LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER  
60S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE UPPER 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS  
GENERALLY LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE  
LOWER 40S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE MID 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS.  
HIGHS IN THE MID 60S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE UPPER 50S IN THE  
MOUNTAINS.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S IN  
THE VALLEYS AND IN THE LOWER 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS.  
=  
 
 
 
UTZ496-160030-  
COLOR COUNTRY MOUNTAINS-  
218 AM MDT THU OCT 15 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (5-15% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....55-64 NEAR 6000 FEET.  
49-56 NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......9 DEGREES WARMER NEAR 6000 FEET.  
15 DEGREES WARMER NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........44-54%.  
24 HR TREND......7% DRIER NEAR 6000 FEET.  
24% DRIER NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 35 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST AROUND 35 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4800 FT AGL (30-40TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......920.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (5-15% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....33-43.  
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........54-64%.  
24 HR TREND......26% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 35 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....EAST 40-45 MPH.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (10-20% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....58-68 NEAR 6000 FEET.  
52-60 NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........31-41%.  
24 HR TREND......13% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND  
25 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....EAST 30-35 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4800 FT AGL (30-40TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......620.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 30S IN THE VALLEYS  
AND IN THE MID 30S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S IN THE  
VALLEYS AND IN THE MID 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS GENERALLY LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S IN THE VALLEYS AND  
IN THE UPPER 30S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S IN THE  
VALLEYS AND IN THE MID 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS GENERALLY LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE LOWER 40S IN THE VALLEYS AND  
IN THE MID 30S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S IN THE  
VALLEYS AND IN THE MID 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS GENERALLY LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 40S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE  
UPPER 30S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 60S IN THE VALLEYS  
AND IN THE LOWER 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS.    
WEDNESDAY  
NUMEROUS RAIN SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS.  
LOWS IN THE MID 40S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE UPPER 30S IN THE  
MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 50S IN THE VALLEYS AND AROUND 50 IN  
THE MOUNTAINS.  
=  
 
 
 
UTZ497-160030-  
MOJAVE DESERT-  
218 AM MDT THU OCT 15 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....70-76 NEAR 3000 FEET.  
54-64 NEAR 6000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......7 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........35-43% NEAR 3000 FEET.  
44-53% NEAR 6000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......1% DRIER NEAR 3000 FEET.  
9% DRIER NEAR 6000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST AROUND 25 MPH BECOMING EAST AROUND 35  
MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5600 FT AGL (20-30TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......1000.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (5-15% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....51-61 NEAR 3000 FEET.  
45-52 NEAR 6000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......5 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........47-57%.  
24 HR TREND......12% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 45 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....EAST AROUND 45 MPH.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (5-15% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....73-79 NEAR 3000 FEET.  
59-67 NEAR 6000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........25-33% NEAR 3000 FEET.  
33-39% NEAR 6000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......10% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......EAST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 35  
MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....EAST 30-35 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5300 FT AGL (20-30TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......1000+.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 50S IN THE VALLEYS AND  
IN THE UPPER 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S IN THE  
VALLEYS AND IN THE LOWER 60S IN THE MOUNTAINS. EAST WINDS AROUND  
15 MPH.    
SUNDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE MID 50S IN THE VALLEYS AND  
IN THE UPPER 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S IN THE  
VALLEYS AND IN THE LOWER 60S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS GENERALLY  
LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 50S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN  
THE UPPER 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE MID 70S IN THE  
VALLEYS AND IN THE LOWER 60S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS GENERALLY  
LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS. LOWS IN THE  
UPPER 50S IN THE VALLEYS AND AROUND 50 IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN  
THE LOWER 70S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE UPPER 50S IN THE  
MOUNTAINS.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE MID 50S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE  
UPPER 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS AROUND 70 IN THE VALLEYS AND IN  
THE MID 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS.  
=  
 
 
 
UTZ498-160030-  
GRAND STAIRCASE-  
218 AM MDT THU OCT 15 2026  
   
TODAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (20-30% CLOUD COVER) UNTIL 1200,  
THEN SUNNY (5-15% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....62-72 NEAR 4000 FEET.  
56-66 NEAR 6000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......7 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........42-52%.  
24 HR TREND......3% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS 15 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 35 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHEAST 35-40 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5400 FT AGL (30-40TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......1000+.  
   
TONIGHT  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (5-15% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....40-50.  
24 HR TREND......4 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........47-57%.  
24 HR TREND......15% DRIER NEAR 4000 FEET.  
26% DRIER NEAR 6000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 40 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....EAST 30-35 MPH.  
   
FRIDAY  
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (5-15% CLOUD COVER).  
CHANCE LIGHTNING....0%.  
CWR.................0%.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....63-73 NEAR 4000 FEET.  
57-67 NEAR 6000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........34-44%.  
24 HR TREND......8% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 30 MPH.  
12K FT MSL WINDS....EAST 25-30 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4400 FT AGL (20-30TH PERCENTILE).  
CLEARING INDEX......570.  
   
FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7  
   
SATURDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 40S IN THE VALLEYS AND  
AROUND 40 IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE MID 60S IN THE VALLEYS  
AND AROUND 60 IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 15 MPH.   
SUNDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S IN THE VALLEYS AND  
IN THE LOWER 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S IN THE  
VALLEYS AND IN THE LOWER 60S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS GENERALLY  
LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
MONDAY  
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S IN THE VALLEYS AND  
IN THE LOWER 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S IN THE  
VALLEYS AND IN THE LOWER 60S IN THE MOUNTAINS. WINDS GENERALLY  
LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY  
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE  
MID 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE LOWER 70S IN THE VALLEYS  
AND IN THE LOWER 60S IN THE MOUNTAINS.    
WEDNESDAY  
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS IN THE LOWER 50S IN THE VALLEYS AND IN THE  
MID 40S IN THE MOUNTAINS. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 60S IN THE VALLEYS  
AND IN THE UPPER 50S IN THE MOUNTAINS.  
=  
 
 
 
.8-14 DAY OUTLOOK FOR THURSDAY OCTOBER 22 TO WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28  
TEMPERATURE... NEAR NORMAL  
PRECIPITATION... ABOVE NORMAL  
=  
 
 
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