Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

La Junta Municipal Airport (KLHX)

Lat: 38.05°NLon: 103.51°WElev: 4193ft.

A Few Clouds

N/A

Humidity	NA
Wind Speed	W 7 mph
Barometer	29.96 in
Dewpoint	N/A
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 Mar 11:53 am MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Ordway CO

Today
High: 75 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 36 °F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 81 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 39 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 85 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 43 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 43 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 75. West southwest wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 81. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 39. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the evening.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 85. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the morning.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 43. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 88. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 43. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 42. Southeast wind around 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy, with an east wind 15 to 20 mph.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind around 15 mph.

Additional Forecasts and Information

Zone Area Forecast for Crowley County, CO

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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

Point Forecast:

3 Miles ESE Ordway CO
38.2°N 103.71°W (Elev. 4249 ft)

8:48 am MDT Mar 17, 2026

Forecast Valid:

11am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026

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