Autumn Temperatures for Eastern Third of the Country; Developing Offshore Coastal Storm

Cooler and less humid conditions for most of the eastern third of the nation as high pressure dominates the weather pattern. Otherwise, rather tranquil weather for most of the nation for the end of the weekend into the start of this week. We continue to monitor a developing coastal storm offshore of the Carolinas; Coastal flooding and beach erosion possible along portions of the Mid-Atlantic. Read More >

Current conditions at

Window Rock, Window Rock Airport (KRQE)

Lat: 35.65°NLon: 109.06667°WElev: 6742.0ft.

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.32 in (1026.75 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Oct 09:15 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Fort Defiance AZ

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers between midnight and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Patchy fog before 9am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers after midnight.  Patchy fog after 3am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Patchy fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Patchy fog before 9am. High near 65. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Patchy Fog
    then Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 62. Light and variable wind becoming south 12 to 17 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of showers between midnight and 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Patchy fog after 3am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 6 to 11 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Patchy fog before 9am. High near 65. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 62. Light and variable wind becoming south 12 to 17 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 43. South wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 7 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon.
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Point Forecast:
Fort Defiance AZ
 35.73°N 109.06°W (Elev. 6847 ft)
4:11 am MDT Oct 18, 2026
9am MDT Oct 18, 2026-6pm MDT Oct 24, 2026
 
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