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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Clear

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed ENE 5 MPH
Barometer 30.42 in (1030.14 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 28 Jan 07:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Orchard Mesa CO

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 37. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 39. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 41. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 37. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 39. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 41. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Orchard Mesa CO
 39°N 108.61°W (Elev. 5997 ft)
Last Update:
6:37 am MST Jan 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am MST Jan 28, 2026-6pm MST Feb 3, 2026
 
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