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Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. 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

51°F

11°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed ENE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Apr 11:53 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Orchard Mesa CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the morning.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 74. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 74. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Orchard Mesa CO
 39.04°N 108.56°W (Elev. 4649 ft)
Last Update:
10:16 pm MDT Apr 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am MDT May 1, 2026-6pm MDT May 7, 2026
 
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