448 FNUS55 KGJT 170800 FWFGJT Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Wrn Colorado and Ern Utah National Weather Service Grand Junction CO 200 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024 .DISCUSSION...Warmer and drier today with clouds and winds increasing this afternoon. Areas north of I-70 will see gusts of 25 to 35 mph. Humidities will remain in the low to mid teens. A series of systems will impact the region this weekend with scattered showers and storms each afternoon. Gusty outflow winds will be the main threat from storms with notable wetting rains not likely. Cooler and wetter conditions return at the beginning of next week. ...GUSTY ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED NEAR ANY SHOWERS OR THUNDERSTORMS... ...THE SMOKE DATA IS CALCULATED FROM AN AVERAGE AT 6000 FEET MSL... COZ200-180000- Little Snake Forecast Area- 200 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%) until 1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Max temperature.....69-79 F near 6000 feet 59-69 F near 8000 feet. Min humidity........11-21%. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900. 13500 ft AGL after 1000. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 20 to 25 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%) until 2400, then clear (0-10%). Min temperature.....37-47 F. Max humidity........42-52%. 20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph. Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Northwest 15 to 20 mph until 2400, then north 5 to 10 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor. .SATURDAY... Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%) until 1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 6000 feet, isolated showers after 1200. Near 8000 feet, isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet 54-64 F near 8000 feet. Min humidity........12-17%. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph. Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 10000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15 to 20 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1500. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 42-52. Highs 70-80. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. .MONDAY...Cooler. Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near 8000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 38-48. Highs 57-67. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 32-42. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 64-74. .THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 65-75. $$ COZ201-180000- Routt Forecast Area- 200 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Max temperature.....59-69 F. Min humidity........17-27%. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph. Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 11000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 20 to 25 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Min temperature.....32-42 F. Max humidity........43-53%. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph. Localized gusts up to 35 mph in the evening. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph increasing to 35 to 45 mph after midnight. Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 1900, then 2000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 to 10 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Fair until 2100, then poor. .SATURDAY... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Max temperature.....57-67 F. Min humidity........17-27%. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100. CWR.................20 percent. LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Mixing Height.......7500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15 to 20 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows 37-47. Highs 59-69. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph. .MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows 34-44. Highs 55-65. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .TUESDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows 30-40. Highs 44-54. Winds less than 15 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 27-37. Highs 51-61. .THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 32-42. Highs 55-65. $$ COZ202-180000- White River Forecast Area- 200 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%). Near 8000 feet, sunny (0-10%) until 1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Max temperature.....69-79 F near 6000 feet 58-68 F near 8000 feet. Min humidity........12-17%. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 14000 ft AGL after 1000. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 20 to 25 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Min temperature.....37-47 F. Max humidity........45-55%. 20-foot winds.......West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph increasing to 30 to 40 mph after midnight. Mixing Height.......10500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then northeast. Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor. .SATURDAY... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Max temperature.....68-78 F near 6000 feet 58-68 F near 8000 feet. Min humidity........11-21% near 6000 feet 17-27% near 8000 feet. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 30 to 40 mph decreasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 1000, then 8000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southeast 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 41-51. Highs 71-81. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. .MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 62-72. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows 32-42. Highs 56-66. Winds less than 15 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 32-42. Highs 65-75. .THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 66-76. $$ COZ203-180000- Lower Colorado River- 200 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Max temperature.....72-82 F near 6000 feet 62-72 F near 8000 feet. Min humidity........11-16%. 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. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph. Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 14500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15 to 20 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Min temperature.....47-57 F near 6000 feet 39-49 F near 8000 feet. Max humidity........33-43%. 20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph. Mixing Height.......13000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then north 5 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor. .SATURDAY... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Max temperature.....71-81 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.................10 percent. LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph becoming southwest 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 9500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 10 to 15 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 46-56. Highs 72-82. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. .MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 44-54. Highs 68-78. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. .TUESDAY...Cooler. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows 39-49. Highs 58-68. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 37-47. Highs 65-75. .THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 42-52. Highs 68-78. $$ COZ205-180000- Colorado River Headwaters- 200 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%) until 1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Max temperature.....63-73 F. Min humidity........16-26%. 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. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph. Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 11000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15 to 20 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Min temperature.....39-49 F. Max humidity........48-58%. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph. Localized gusts up to 30 mph in the evening. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph after midnight. Mixing Height.......8500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....West 5 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor. .SATURDAY... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Max temperature.....63-73 F. Min humidity........20-30%. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100. CWR.................20 percent. LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4. Haines Index........4 or low. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 25 to 35 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Mixing Height.......7000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Good after 1200. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 37-47. Highs 61-71. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph. .MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 35-45. Highs 59-69. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. .TUESDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows 31-41. Highs 47-57. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 27-37. Highs 53-63. .THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 32-42. Highs 57-67. $$ COZ290-180000- Paradox Valley Forecast Area- 200 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Sunny (0-10%). Max temperature.....72-82 F near 6000 feet 65-75 F near 8000 feet. Min humidity........8-13%. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph. Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 14500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then west 15 to 20 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Min temperature.....46-56 F near 6000 feet 40-50 F near 8000 feet. Max humidity........31-41%. 20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph. Mixing Height.......13000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 2400, then north. Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor. .SATURDAY... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Max temperature.....72-82 F near 6000 feet 66-76 F near 8000 feet. Min humidity........11-21%. 20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................10 percent. LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph. Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000. 11000 ft AGL after 1200. Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then southwest 15 to 20 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 47-57. Highs 73-83. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. .MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 45-55. Highs 71-81. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. .TUESDAY...Cooler. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 40-50. Highs 61-71. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 68-78. .THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 70-80. $$ COZ291-180000- Northern San Juan Forecast Area- 200 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Max temperature.....62-72 F. Min humidity........12-22%. 20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph. Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1000, then 12500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15 to 20 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Min temperature.....37-47 F. Max humidity........38-48%. 20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph. Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor. .SATURDAY... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Max temperature.....63-73 F. Min humidity........17-27%. 20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................10 percent. LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 20 to 25 mph. Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 0900, then 11000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 40-50. Highs 62-72. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. .MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 37-47. Highs 61-71. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. .TUESDAY...Cooler. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 51-61. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 28-38. Highs 56-66. .THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 59-69. $$ COZ292-180000- North Fork Forecast Area- 200 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Max temperature.....72-82 F near 6000 feet 64-74 F near 8000 feet. Min humidity........10-15%. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph. Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900. 15000 ft AGL after 1000. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15 to 20 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Min temperature.....43-53 F. Max humidity........33-43%. 20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph. Mixing Height.......12500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor. .SATURDAY... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly cloudy (50-60%). Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Max temperature.....72-82 F near 6000 feet 64-74 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.................10 percent. LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph. Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000. 11000 ft AGL after 1200. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 46-56. Highs 72-82. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph. .MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 45-55. Highs 71-81. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph. .TUESDAY...Cooler. Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 40-50. Highs 60-70. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers near 6000 feet and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 36-46. Highs 67-77. .THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 69-79. $$ COZ293-180000- Gunnison Basin Forecast Area- 200 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Max temperature.....64-74 F. Min humidity........13-23%. 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. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph. Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 12500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15 to 20 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Min temperature.....38-48 F. Max humidity........47-57%. 20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph. Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then northwest 5 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor. .SATURDAY... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Max temperature.....64-74 F. Min humidity........18-28%. 20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................20 percent. LAL.................1 until 1200, then 4. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 30 mph. Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 9500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Very good after 1200. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .SUNDAY...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 36-46. Highs 62-72. West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. .MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 34-44. Highs 62-72. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph. .TUESDAY...Cooler. Partly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms and showers. Lows 32-42. Highs 51-61. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 26-36. Highs 56-66. .THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 31-41. Highs 60-70. $$ COZ207-180000- Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area- 200 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Max temperature.....73-83 F. Min humidity........9-14%. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph. Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 14500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....South 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1500. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%). Min temperature.....45-55 F. Max humidity........33-43%. 20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph. Mixing Height.......13000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then northwest 5 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Very good until 2100, then poor. .SATURDAY... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Max temperature.....74-84 F. Min humidity........11-16%. 20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph. Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000. 12500 ft AGL after 1200. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 44-54. Highs 74-84. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .MONDAY...Clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 73-83. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. .TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 64-74. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 35-45. Highs 69-79. .THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 39-49. Highs 71-81. $$ COZ294-180000- Southwest Colorado Upper West Forecast Area- 200 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Max temperature.....62-72 F. 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. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph. Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 12000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Min temperature.....40-50 F. Max humidity........37-47%. 20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph. Mixing Height.......10000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then northwest. Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor. .SATURDAY... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Max temperature.....63-73 F. Min humidity........14-24%. 20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................10 percent. LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....Southwest 15 to 20 mph. Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0800. 10500 ft AGL after 0900. Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15 to 20 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 38-48. Highs 61-71. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. .MONDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 60-70. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. .TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 32-42. Highs 52-62. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 57-67. .THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 33-43. Highs 59-69. $$ COZ295-180000- Southwest Colorado Upper East Forecast Area- 200 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Isolated showers after 1200. Max temperature.....61-71 F. Min humidity........15-25%. 20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....Northwest 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Mixing Height.......3000 ft AGL until 1000, then 12500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Northwest 5 mph until 1200, then west 15 to 20 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1500. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Min temperature.....36-46 F. Max humidity........44-54%. 20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 20 to 25 mph. Mixing Height.......9000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....West 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then north 5 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Good until 2100, then poor. .SATURDAY... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Max temperature.....65-75 F. Min humidity........12-22%. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100. CWR.................10 percent. LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2. Haines Index........5 or moderate. 15K Ft MSL Winds....West 15 to 20 mph. Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 0900, then 11000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph. Smoke dispersal.....Poor until 0900. Excellent after 1200. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 38-48. Highs 64-74. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. .MONDAY...Clear. Lows 34-44. Highs 63-73. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph. .TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 33-43. Highs 56-66. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 29-39. Highs 60-70. .THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 32-42. Highs 62-72. $$ UTZ485-180000- Eastern Ashley National Forest- 200 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 10000 feet, isolated showers after 1200. Max temperature.....63-73 F near 7000 feet 51-61 F near 10000 feet. 24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler. Min humidity........15-25%. 24 hr trend......3% drier. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. Mixing Height.......2000 ft AGL until 0900, then 11000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 20 to 30 mph. Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%). Min temperature.....34-44 F near 7000 feet 24-34 F near 10000 feet. 24 hr trend......7 degrees cooler. Max humidity........43-53%. 24 hr trend......9% wetter. 20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 40 mph in the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Northwest 15 to 20 mph until 2400, then 5 to 10 mph. Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100. .SATURDAY... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Max temperature.....62-72 F near 7000 feet 51-61 F near 10000 feet. 24 hr trend......1 degree warmer. Min humidity........13-23%. 24 hr trend......1% drier. 20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2. Haines Index........5 or moderate. Mixing Height.......8000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph. Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms . Lows 42-52. Highs 62-72. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. .MONDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms near 7000 feet and isolated showers and scattered thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 47-57. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms near 7000 feet and scattered snow showers and thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 30-40. Highs 48-58. Winds less than 15 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near 7000 feet and isolated thunderstorms near 10000 feet. Lows 31-41. Highs 55-65. .THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows 36-46. Highs 55-65. $$ UTZ486-180000- Eastern Uinta Basin- 200 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Near 6000 feet, mostly sunny (20-30%). Near 8000 feet, mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Max temperature.....70-80 F near 6000 feet 56-66 F near 8000 feet. 24 hr trend......2 degrees warmer. Min humidity........11-21%. 24 hr trend......2% drier. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900. 13500 ft AGL after 1000. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 20 to 30 mph. Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (10-20%). Min temperature.....37-47 F near 6000 feet 32-42 F near 8000 feet. 24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler. Max humidity........38-48%. 24 hr trend......2% drier. 20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. Mixing Height.......9500 ft AGL until 2000, then 2000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Northwest 15 to 20 mph until 2400, then north 5 to 10 mph. Clearing Index......1050 until 2000. Less than 500 after 2100. .SATURDAY... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%) until 1200, then partly cloudy (30-40%). Near 8000 feet, isolated showers after 1200. Max temperature.....67-77 F near 6000 feet 54-64 F near 8000 feet. 24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler. Min humidity........12-17%. 24 hr trend......Unchanged. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. Mixing Height.......3500 ft AGL until 1100, then 8000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph. Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1100. 1050 after 1200. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy near 6000 feet and mostly cloudy near 8000 feet and isolated showers and thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 44-54. Highs 69-79. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. .MONDAY...Cooler. Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms near 6000 feet and numerous showers and scattered thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 41-51. Highs 55-65. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 35-45. Highs 55-65. Winds less than 15 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows 35-45. Highs 63-73. .THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows 40-50. Highs 64-74. $$ UTZ487-180000- Book Cliffs- 200 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Max temperature.....73-83 F near 6000 feet 65-75 F near 8000 feet. 24 hr trend......3 degrees warmer. Min humidity........9-14%. 24 hr trend......1% wetter. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 4 to 8 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900. 15000 ft AGL after 1000. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 20 to 25 mph. Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 0900. 1050 after 1000. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Mostly clear (20-30%). Min temperature.....45-55 F. 24 hr trend......Unchanged. Max humidity........37-47%. 24 hr trend......2% wetter. 20-foot winds.......Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 35 mph in the evening becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........5 or moderate. Mixing Height.......12000 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then 5 mph. Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500. .SATURDAY... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Max temperature.....69-79 F near 6000 feet 63-73 F near 8000 feet. 24 hr trend......2 degrees cooler. Min humidity........11-21%. 24 hr trend......3% wetter. 20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................10 percent. LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2. Haines Index........5 or moderate. Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900, then 8000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....West 5 mph until 1200, then 10 to 15 mph. Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1000 after 1100. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 44-54. Highs 71-81. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. .MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 41-51. Highs 63-73. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 6000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 34-44. Highs 58-68. Winds less than 15 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 36-46. Highs 66-76. .THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near 6000 feet and isolated showers near 8000 feet. Lows 42-52. Highs 67-77. $$ UTZ490-180000- Colorado River Basin- 200 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (10-20%). Max temperature.....80-90 F near 5000 feet 66-76 F near 7000 feet. 24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer. Min humidity........6-11%. 24 hr trend......2% drier. 20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. Mixing Height.......1500 ft AGL until 0900. 16000 ft AGL after 1000. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then west 15 to 20 mph. Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Min temperature.....50-60 F. 24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer. Max humidity........29-39%. 24 hr trend......2% drier. 20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph becoming downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph by sunset. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. Mixing Height.......14500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....Northwest 10 to 15 mph until 2400, then north. Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500. .SATURDAY... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (40-50%). Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Max temperature.....79-89 F near 5000 feet 68-78 F near 7000 feet. 24 hr trend......3 degrees cooler. Min humidity........10-15%. 24 hr trend......4% wetter. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley 3 to 6 mph becoming upslope/upvalley 4 to 8 mph by 1100. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2. Haines Index........5 or moderate. Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000, then 12000 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....North 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then southwest 15 to 20 mph. Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1200. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows 50-60. Highs 78-88. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. .MONDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 49-59. Highs 74-84. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .TUESDAY...Cooler. Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near 5000 feet and scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms near 7000 feet. Lows 42-52. Highs 64-74. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 72-82. .THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 48-58. Highs 73-83. $$ UTZ491-180000- Southeast Utah- 200 AM MDT Fri May 17 2024 .Today... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%). Max temperature.....78-88 F near 5000 feet 63-73 F near 8000 feet. 24 hr trend......5 degrees warmer. Min humidity........7-12%. 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. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. Mixing Height.......1000 ft AGL until 0900. 15000 ft AGL after 1000. Transport Winds.....South 5 mph until 1200, then west 10 to 15 mph. Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100. .TONIGHT... Sky/weather.........Partly cloudy (30-40%). Min temperature.....53-63 F near 5000 feet 42-52 F near 8000 feet. 24 hr trend......6 degrees warmer. Max humidity........28-38%. 24 hr trend......2% wetter. 20-foot winds.......Downslope/downvalley winds 3 to 6 mph. Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the evening. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1. Haines Index........6 or high. Mixing Height.......14500 ft AGL until 2000, then 1500 ft AGL. Transport Winds.....West 5 to 10 mph. Clearing Index......1050 until 2000, then less than 500. .SATURDAY... Sky/weather.........Mostly sunny (20-30%) until 1200, then partly cloudy (40-50%). Near 8000 feet, isolated showers and thunderstorms after 1200. Max temperature.....79-89 F near 5000 feet 63-73 F near 8000 feet. 24 hr trend......Unchanged. Min humidity........8-13% near 5000 feet 13-23% near 8000 feet. 24 hr trend......1% wetter. 20-foot winds.......Upslope/upvalley winds 4 to 8 mph. Localized gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. CWR.................0 percent. LAL.................1 until 1200, then 2. Haines Index........6 or high. Mixing Height.......2500 ft AGL until 1000. 13000 ft AGL after 1200. Transport Winds.....Southwest 5 to 10 mph until 1200, then 15 to 20 mph. Clearing Index......Less than 500 until 1000. 1050 after 1100. .FORECAST FOR DAY 3 THROUGH 7... .SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms near 8000 feet. Lows 50-60. Highs 78-88. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. .MONDAY...Clear. Lows 49-59. Highs 76-86. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. .TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Isolated showers and thunderstorms . Lows 43-53. Highs 67-77. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. .WEDNESDAY...Clear. Lows 42-52. Highs 73-83. .THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Lows 47-57. Highs 75-85. $$