Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Delta/Blake Field Airport (KAJZ)

Lat: 38.78688°NLon: 108.06584°WElev: 5154.0ft.

Clear

84°F

29°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed W 8 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 24 Mar 06:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Delta CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 86. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Delta CO
 38.75°N 108.06°W (Elev. 5000 ft)
4:07 pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
6pm MDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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