Severe Weather in the Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys; Heat Wave in the Central U.S.
Numerous severe storms with a potential for severe wind gusts, tornadoes (some potentially strong), and very large hail are expected in parts of the central and northern Plains. Heavy rainfall may bring a flooding threat to parts of the northern Plains and from the Ohio Valley to the Southeast. Fire weather concerns persist in the Four Corners Region. Hot and humid expected in the central U.S.. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: West Elk and Sawatch Mountains Issued by: National Weather Service Grand Junction, CO Last Update: 511 AM MDT Tue Jun 9 2026 |  |
Today: Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs 65 to 75. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent. Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 45. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the evening, becoming light. Wednesday: Sunny. Highs 65 to 75. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Wednesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 35 to 45. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the evening, becoming light. Thursday: Sunny. Highs 65 to 75. West winds 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 mph. Thursday Night Through Friday Night: Clear. Lows 35 to 45. Highs in the 70s. Saturday And Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Highs in the 70s. Lows 35 to 45. Sunday: Sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 65 to 75. Chance of rain 10 percent. Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the 30s. Monday: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of showers in the morning, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 65 to 75. Chance of rain 20 percent. | |
| Zone Forecast: West Elk and Sawatch Mountains | |
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