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Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Clear

55°F

13°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed E 5 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Mar 03:00 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Grand Junction CO

Red Flag Warning March 29, 12:00pm until March 29, 08:00pm
Red Flag Warning March 30, 12:00pm until March 30, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 80. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 80. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grand Junction CO
 39.09°N 108.56°W (Elev. 4633 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 am MDT Mar 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am MDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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