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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 >

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Clear

62°F

17°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed ESE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Mar 12:53 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Orchard Mesa CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 56. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, 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)
Last Update:
12:31 am MDT Mar 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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