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

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. Gusty winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern Plains and southern Rockies through Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Clear

50°F

10°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed E 6 MPH
Barometer 30.2 in (1022.69 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 05 Apr 11:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NNE Fruita CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.
Tuesday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NNE Fruita CO
 39.35°N 108.62°W (Elev. 6795 ft)
9:57 pm MDT Apr 5, 2026
11pm MDT Apr 5, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 12, 2026
 
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