Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall for the Southwest; Heat Spreads Across the Center of the Nation

Moisture will continue to move into areas of the West. This will increase showers and thunderstorms coverage and intensity, with the risk of flash flooding and damaging wind gusts. Meanwhile, heat across the Southwest will expand into the center of the nation this weekend into early next week. Trends favor this heat will spread across the Ohio Valley, mid-Atlantic next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Clear

79°F

26°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed ESE 9 MPH
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 29 Aug 09:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Grand Junction CO

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers between 11am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers after midnight.  Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers between 11am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers after midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grand Junction CO
 39.07°N 108.56°W (Elev. 4587 ft)
6:52 am MDT Aug 29, 2026
9am MDT Aug 29, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 4, 2026
 
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