Fire Weather Concerns in the Intermountain West into the Plains

Anomalously warm, dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the Intermountain West into the Plains though early this week. Another elevated risk is possible across the central Appalachians. A rapid warm-up is in the forecast beginning Monday across the central and eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Clear

64°F

18°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Mar 09:05 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NNE Fruita CO

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

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers, mainly after midnight.  Low around 40. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers before noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers after 3pm.  High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, mainly after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight, then a chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.

    Low: 33 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Showers, mainly after midnight. Low around 40. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers before noon, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then showers after 3pm. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Thursday
A chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NNE Fruita CO
 39.38°N 108.57°W (Elev. 7661 ft)
8:22 pm MDT Mar 29, 2026
9pm MDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 5, 2026
 
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