Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Saturday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Dangerous heat will build across the southern Plains again beginning this weekend. Heavy to excessive rain over the Carolinas Friday may lead to isolated areas of flash flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

CAPITOL REEF NP (CRN)

Lat: 38.2898°NLon: 111.2619°WElev: 5500.0ft.

NA

84°F

29°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed ENE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 28 Aug 10:00 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Fruita UT

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind 9 to 11 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers between 9am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 14 to 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 8 to 15 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. West wind 9 to 11 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers between 9am and noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 14 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 8 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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Point Forecast:
Fruita UT
 38.3°N 111.25°W (Elev. 6148 ft)
12:31 am MDT Aug 28, 2026
10am MDT Aug 28, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 3, 2026
 
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