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Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the Southern Plains; Showers and Thunderstorms Linger Over Florida

Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies. A cold front will linger over Florida through Tuesday, bringing widespread showers and thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding concerns. Showers and thunderstorms will be most widespread across eastern and central Florida. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Clear

75°F

24°C

Humidity 10%
Wind Speed WNW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 06 Apr 04:20 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NNE Fruita CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NNE Fruita CO
 39.35°N 108.62°W (Elev. 6795 ft)
Last Update:
4:32 pm MDT Apr 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm MDT Apr 6, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 13, 2026
 
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