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.

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SE 14 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Apr 02:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Grand Junction CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Cloudy, with a low around 51. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 63. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 63 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 51. South southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 63. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
A chance of showers before noon, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grand Junction CO
 39.07°N 108.56°W (Elev. 4587 ft)
12:31 am MDT Apr 26, 2026
2am MDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm MDT May 2, 2026
 
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