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FNUS55 KGJT 211846  
FWFGJT  
 
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR WRN COLORADO AND ERN UTAH  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE GRAND JUNCTION CO  
1146 AM MST SAT FEB 21 2026  
   
DISCUSSION
 
 
THIS IS AN AUTOMATICALLY GENERATED FORECAST WITH NO DISCUSSION.  
THE NORMAL FIRE WEATHER FORECAST WILL RESUME IN ITS ENTIRETY IN  
THE SPRING.  
 
...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS  
OR THUNDERSTORMS...   
..THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL
 
 
COZ200-212300-  
LITTLE SNAKE FORECAST AREA-  
1146 AM MST SAT FEB 21 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%). NEAR 6000 FEET, PATCHY  
FOG UNTIL 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....28-38 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
16-26 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........30-40% NEAR 6000 FEET  
42-52% 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....NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL UNTIL 1700, THEN 3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR UNTIL 0900. FAIR AFTER 1200.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....11-21 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........60-75% NEAR 6000 FEET  
57-67% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%) NEAR 6000 FEET AND  
MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%) NEAR 8000 FEET.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....35-45 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
26-36 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........27-37% NEAR 6000 FEET  
37-47% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED  
GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 17-27. HIGHS 43-53. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 22-32. HIGHS 47-57. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS NEAR 6000 FEET AND  
SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS  
29-39. HIGHS 47-57. WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
40 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS NEAR 6000 FEET. LOWS  
21-31. HIGHS 46-56.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 22-32. HIGHS 50-60.  
 

 
 
COZ201-212300-  
ROUTT FORECAST AREA-  
1146 AM MST SAT FEB 21 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (40-50%). PATCHY FOG UNTIL 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....22-32 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........39-49%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED  
GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 30 TO 40 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL UNTIL 1700, THEN 2500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....6-16 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........59-74%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....31-41 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........29-39%.  
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.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 14-24. HIGHS 38-48. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 20-30. HIGHS 38-48. SOUTHWEST  
WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 30 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 28-38.  
HIGHS 35-45. WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 16-26. HIGHS 35-45.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 19-29. HIGHS 38-48.  
 

 
 
COZ202-212300-  
WHITE RIVER FORECAST AREA-  
1146 AM MST SAT FEB 21 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%). NEAR 6000 FEET, PATCHY  
FOG UNTIL 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....30-40 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
20-30 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........31-41% NEAR 6000 FEET  
41-51% 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....NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......5000 FT AGL UNTIL 1700, THEN 3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....9-19 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........61-76% NEAR 6000 FEET  
55-65% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....38-48 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
29-39 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.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL UNTIL 1700, THEN 1500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 15-25. HIGHS 44-54. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 21-31. HIGHS 49-59. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS NEAR 6000 FEET AND  
NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS  
29-39. HIGHS 50-60. WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO  
30 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS NEAR 6000 FEET AND  
SCATTERED SHOWERS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 21-31. HIGHS 47-57.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 22-32. HIGHS 52-62.  
 

 
 
COZ203-212300-  
LOWER COLORADO RIVER-  
1146 AM MST SAT FEB 21 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%). PATCHY FOG UNTIL 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....30-40 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
23-33 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........36-46%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....14-24 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........56-66%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....37-47 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
32-42 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........28-38%.  
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.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 19-29. HIGHS 44-54. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 23-33. HIGHS 46-56. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 31-41. HIGHS 48-58. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 24-34. HIGHS  
47-57.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 26-36. HIGHS 50-60.  
 

 
 
COZ205-212300-  
COLORADO RIVER HEADWATERS-  
1146 AM MST SAT FEB 21 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%). PATCHY FOG UNTIL 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....25-35 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........34-44%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....9-19 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........56-66%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%) UNTIL 1200, THEN PARTLY  
CLOUDY (30-40%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....37-47 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........26-36%.  
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.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 13-23. HIGHS 40-50. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 19-29. HIGHS 41-51. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 28-38. HIGHS 38-48. WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH  
WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS. LOWS 18-28. HIGHS 37-47.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 19-29. HIGHS  
41-51.  
 

 
 
COZ290-212300-  
PARADOX VALLEY FORECAST AREA-  
1146 AM MST SAT FEB 21 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%). NEAR 6000 FEET, PATCHY  
FOG UNTIL 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....28-38 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
24-34 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........26-36% NEAR 6000 FEET  
33-43% 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....NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....12-22 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
10-20 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MAX HUMIDITY........53-63% NEAR 6000 FEET  
59-74% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....40-50 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
34-44 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
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 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 22-32. HIGHS 48-58. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 25-35. HIGHS 51-61. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY NEAR 6000 FEET AND MOSTLY CLOUDY NEAR  
8000 FEET AND ISOLATED SHOWERS NEAR 6000 FEET AND SCATTERED  
SHOWERS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 30-40. HIGHS 53-63. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS NEAR 6000 FEET AND  
SCATTERED SHOWERS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS 26-36. HIGHS 50-60.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 26-36. HIGHS 53-63.  
 

 
 
COZ291-212300-  
NORTHERN SAN JUAN FORECAST AREA-  
1146 AM MST SAT FEB 21 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....23-33 F.  
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....NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL UNTIL 1700, THEN 2500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN NORTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........CLEAR (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....8-18 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 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....32-42 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........25-35%.  
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.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 17-27. HIGHS 43-53. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 22-32. HIGHS 45-55. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 28-38. HIGHS  
44-54. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 21-31. HIGHS  
42-52.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 21-31. HIGHS 46-56.  
 

 
 
COZ292-212300-  
NORTH FORK FORECAST AREA-  
1146 AM MST SAT FEB 21 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%). PATCHY FOG UNTIL 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....32-42 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
24-34 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
MIN HUMIDITY........31-41%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN NORTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....10-20 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........56-71%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....42-52 F NEAR 6000 FEET  
34-44 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
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 20 TO 30 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 19-29. HIGHS 48-58. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 24-34. HIGHS 51-61. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 31-41. HIGHS  
52-62. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 25-35. HIGHS  
50-60.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 25-35. HIGHS 53-63.  
 

 
 
COZ293-212300-  
GUNNISON BASIN FORECAST AREA-  
1146 AM MST SAT FEB 21 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%). PATCHY FOG UNTIL 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....27-37 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........34-44%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 25 TO 35 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....8-18 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........55-70%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....36-46 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........26-36%.  
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.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 10 ABOVE-20. HIGHS 39-49. WINDS  
LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 15-25. HIGHS 42-52. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 26-36. HIGHS  
40-50. WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 35 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 18-28. HIGHS  
39-49.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 17-27. HIGHS 42-52.  
 

 
 
COZ207-212300-  
SOUTHWEST COLORADO LOWER FORECAST AREA-  
1146 AM MST SAT FEB 21 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%). PATCHY FOG UNTIL 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....32-42 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........31-41%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....13-23 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........65-80%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....42-52 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 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 18-28. HIGHS 49-59. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 22-32. HIGHS 52-62. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 28-38. HIGHS  
56-66. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 26-36. HIGHS 54-64.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 25-35. HIGHS 57-67.  
 

 
 
COZ294-212300-  
SOUTHWEST COLORADO UPPER WEST FORECAST AREA-  
1146 AM MST SAT FEB 21 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....28-38 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........35-45%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....9-19 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........61-76%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHEAST 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....36-46 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........30-40%.  
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.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 16-26. HIGHS 42-52. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 21-31. HIGHS 44-54. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS. LOWS 26-36. HIGHS  
45-55. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 23-33. HIGHS  
44-54.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 23-33. HIGHS 47-57.  
 

 
 
COZ295-212300-  
SOUTHWEST COLORADO UPPER EAST FORECAST AREA-  
1146 AM MST SAT FEB 21 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY (0-10%). PATCHY FOG UNTIL 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....30-40 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........30-40%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....NORTHWEST 20 TO 30 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN WEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....10-20 F.  
MAX HUMIDITY........61-76%.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
15K FT MSL WINDS....WEST 20 TO 25 MPH.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTH 5 MPH.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....38-48 F.  
MIN HUMIDITY........25-35%.  
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.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST.  
SMOKE DISPERSAL.....POOR.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 15-25. HIGHS 44-54. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 17-27. HIGHS 45-55. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 23-33. HIGHS  
46-56. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 21-31. HIGHS  
46-56.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 20-30. HIGHS 49-59.  
 

 
 
UTZ485-212300-  
EASTERN ASHLEY NATIONAL FOREST-  
1146 AM MST SAT FEB 21 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....26-36 F NEAR 7000 FEET  
20-30 F NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......9 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........40-50%.  
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.......4000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....9-19 F NEAR 7000 FEET  
2-12 F NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......7 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........56-71% NEAR 7000 FEET  
64-79% NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....34-44 F.  
24 HR TREND......2 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........37-47% NEAR 7000 FEET  
31-41% NEAR 10000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 18-28. HIGHS 39-49. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 23-33. HIGHS 43-53. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS NEAR 7000 FEET AND  
SNOW SHOWERS NEAR 10000 FEET. LOWS 28-38. HIGHS 42-52. WEST  
WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS NEAR 7000 FEET AND  
SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS NEAR 10000 FEET. LOWS 21-31. HIGHS 41-51.   
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 23-33. HIGHS 45-55.  
 

 
 
UTZ486-212300-  
EASTERN UINTA BASIN-  
1146 AM MST SAT FEB 21 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%). NEAR 5000 FEET, PATCHY  
FOG UNTIL 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....28-38 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
15-25 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES COOLER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........40-50% NEAR 5000 FEET  
48-58% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......5% WETTER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....11-21 F.  
24 HR TREND......6 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........55-70%.  
24 HR TREND......31% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....WEST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%) UNTIL 1200, THEN MOSTLY  
SUNNY (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....34-44 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
22-32 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......6 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........35-45% NEAR 5000 FEET  
42-52% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......7% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......2500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 19-29. HIGHS 39-49. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY NEAR 6000 FEET AND MOSTLY CLOUDY NEAR  
8000 FEET. LOWS 23-33. HIGHS 44-54. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SHOWERS . LOWS 29-39. HIGHS  
47-57. WEST WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS NEAR 6000 FEET. LOWS  
23-33. HIGHS 44-54.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 25-35. HIGHS 48-58.  
 

 
 
UTZ487-212300-  
BOOK CLIFFS-  
1146 AM MST SAT FEB 21 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....31-41 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
24-34 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......1 DEGREE WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........25-35% NEAR 5000 FEET  
42-52% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......4% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY WINDS 4 TO 8 MPH. LOCALIZED  
GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....13-23 F.  
24 HR TREND......7 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........52-62%.  
24 HR TREND......17% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....38-48 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
33-43 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......7 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........22-32% NEAR 5000 FEET  
32-42% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......4% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTHWEST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 19-29. HIGHS 46-56. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 24-34. HIGHS 50-60. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
MOSTLY CLOUDY NEAR 6000 FEET AND PARTLY CLOUDY NEAR  
8000 FEET AND ISOLATED SHOWERS . LOWS 32-42. HIGHS 53-63. WEST  
WINDS 10 TO 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS  
25-35. HIGHS 50-60.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 26-36. HIGHS 54-64.  
 

 
 
UTZ490-212300-  
COLORADO RIVER BASIN-  
1146 AM MST SAT FEB 21 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%). NEAR 5000 FEET, PATCHY  
FOG UNTIL 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....30-40 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
23-33 F NEAR 7000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
MIN HUMIDITY........35-45%.  
24 HR TREND......18% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3500 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....16-26 F.  
24 HR TREND......8 DEGREES WARMER.  
MAX HUMIDITY........60-75% NEAR 5000 FEET  
51-61% NEAR 7000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......30% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 5000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%). NEAR  
7000 FEET, MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%) UNTIL 1200,  
THEN PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....39-49 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
31-41 F NEAR 7000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......7 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........26-36%.  
24 HR TREND......9% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....NORTHEAST 5 MPH UNTIL 1200, THEN SOUTHWEST.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 20-30. HIGHS 45-55. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 24-34. HIGHS 50-60. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS NEAR 7000 FEET.  
LOWS 31-41. HIGHS 55-65. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS. LOWS 29-39. HIGHS  
52-62.    
FRIDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 29-39. HIGHS 55-65.  
 

 
 
UTZ491-212300-  
SOUTHEAST UTAH-  
1146 AM MST SAT FEB 21 2026  
   
TODAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY (10-20%). NEAR 5000 FEET, PATCHY  
FOG UNTIL 1200.  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....37-47 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
25-35 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......3 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........23-33% NEAR 5000 FEET  
38-48% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......21% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......4000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
TONIGHT
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MIN TEMPERATURE.....19-29 F.  
24 HR TREND......UNCHANGED.  
MAX HUMIDITY........60-75% NEAR 5000 FEET  
52-62% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......31% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING  
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BY SUNSET.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......1000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
SUNDAY
 
 
SKY/WEATHER.........NEAR 5000 FEET, PARTLY CLOUDY (30-40%) UNTIL  
1200, THEN MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%). NEAR 8000  
FEET, MOSTLY SUNNY (20-30%).  
CHC OF LIGHTNING....0 PERCENT.  
MAX TEMPERATURE.....44-54 F NEAR 5000 FEET  
31-41 F NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......8 DEGREES WARMER.  
MIN HUMIDITY........21-31% NEAR 5000 FEET  
31-41% NEAR 8000 FEET.  
24 HR TREND......2% DRIER.  
20-FOOT WINDS.......DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 3 TO 6 MPH BECOMING  
UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BY 1100.  
CWR.................0 PERCENT.  
MIXING HEIGHT.......3000 FT AGL.  
TRANSPORT WINDS.....EAST 5 MPH.  
CLEARING INDEX......LESS THAN 500.  
   
FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7
 
   
MONDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS 21-31. HIGHS 50-60. WINDS LESS THAN  
15 MPH.    
TUESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 25-35. HIGHS 55-65. WINDS LESS  
THAN 15 MPH.    
WEDNESDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. ISOLATED SHOWERS NEAR 8000 FEET.  
LOWS 32-42. HIGHS 60-70. WINDS LESS THAN 15 MPH.    
THURSDAY
 
MOSTLY CLEAR. ISOLATED SHOWERS NEAR 8000 FEET. LOWS  
31-41. HIGHS 58-68.    
FRIDAY
 
PARTLY CLOUDY. LOWS 30-40. HIGHS 60-70.  
 

 
 
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