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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 >

Current conditions at

DUCHESNE (KU69)

Lat: 40.1919°NLon: 110.38099°WElev: 5826.0ft.

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed W 19 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 17 Mar 04:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Altamont UT

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 67. West northwest wind 8 to 14 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 8 to 13 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73. North northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West wind 9 to 11 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 75. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 67. West northwest wind 8 to 14 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 8 to 13 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 73. North northwest wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West wind 9 to 11 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 75. North northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 42.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Altamont UT
 40.37°N 110.3°W (Elev. 6404 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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