Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

Lat: 39.13389°NLon: 108.53861°WElev: 4859.0ft.

Clear

54°F

12°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 May 11:00 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Orchard Mesa CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 3am, then a slight chance of showers after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly before noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 3am, then a slight chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly before noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Orchard Mesa CO
 39°N 108.61°W (Elev. 5997 ft)
10:36 pm MDT May 2, 2026
11pm MDT May 2, 2026-6pm MDT May 9, 2026
 
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