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Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Clear

68°F

20°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed SSW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.8 in (1009.14 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Mar 02:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Orchard Mesa CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 53. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the morning.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    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 66. Breezy.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 53. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
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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:
1:53 pm MDT Mar 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm MDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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