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KEY MESSAGES

- A few rivers and waterways across southeast Utah are still elevated due to runoff. Flood Warnings remain in effect for those areas.

- A quick system moves through tomorrow possibly bringing an isolated shower or two to the higher terrain.

- Warmer and drier conditions highlight the remainder of the seven-day forecast.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 1046 AM MST Thu Nov 5 2026

DRY WEATHER RETURNS:

A quick, transitory ridge will build over the area today though some high clouds will start infiltrating the region from west to east ahead of the next shortwave. As the wave moves through on Friday, some very isolated showers may occur over the higher terrain with maybe some light snow at the highest elevations. Do not anticipate any accumulations, maybe a light dusting, as the wave moves through. As we head towards the evening hours, clouds will lift from west to east. After that, high pressure builds back in Sunday and persists for much of next week. High temperatures will start inching up above seasonal norms next week. This will be welcome relief after all the rain and unsettled weather we've seen recently.

AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/

Issued at 1044 AM MST Thu Nov 5 2026

The low stratus clouds from this morning have mostly lifted, although FEW low cloud coverage may linger at some sites for the next hour or two. Increased mid and high level cloud coverage will move across the region this evening and overnight. Winds will generally be light.

HYDROLOGY

Issued at 1118 AM MST Wed Nov 4 2026

Flooding concerns remain heightened across southwest Colorado and southeast Utah. While many rivers continue to recede and have fallen below minor flood and action stage, low lying areas are still saturated and some rivers and creeks still remain in minor to moderate flood stage. Locations further downstream will see delayed impacts with some having only recently crested and others yet to crest over the next 24 hours. The San Juan River through the Four Corners and towards Bluff and Mexican Hat are still expected to remain above flood stage through at least this evening. Please continue to heed any remaining road closures. Visit water.noaa.gov for the latest river forecasts in your area.

GJT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

CO...None. UT...None.