Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

HUNTSMAN MESA (HMEC2)

Lat: 38.33194° N Lon: 107.08889° W Elev: 9400.0 ft.

NA

82°F

28°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 01 Aug 01:48 PM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Upper Gunnison River Valley

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 95.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 55. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 95. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 55. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the evening, becoming light.
Monday
Sunny. Highs 85 to 95. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night Through Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 45 to 55. Highs 85 to 95.
Friday
Sunny. Slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs 85 to 95. Chance of rain 10 percent.



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1232 PM MDT Sat Aug 1 2026
 
 

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