Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Clear

57°F

14°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed E 8 MPH
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Apr 12:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Orchard Mesa CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 65. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east northeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, mainly after 4am.  Low around 47. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am.  High near 56. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 65. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east northeast in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Showers, mainly after 4am. Low around 47. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. High near 56. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Orchard Mesa CO
 39°N 108.61°W (Elev. 5997 ft)
12:31 am MDT Apr 25, 2026
12am MDT Apr 25, 2026-6pm MDT May 1, 2026
 
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