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

Grants, Grants-Milan Municipal Airport (KGNT)

Lat: 35.17° N Lon: 107.9° W Elev: 6522 ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity 6%
Wind Speed N 17 G 29 mph
Barometer 30.15 in
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 3:55 pm MDT
Detailed forecast for

West Central Mountains

Rest Of Today
Windy and not as cool. Sunny. Highs around 70. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Caution advised on area lakes.
Tonight
Windy. Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. North winds around 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 30s. North winds around 15 mph in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Thursday Night Through Saturday
Clear. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the lower 80s.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s.
Sunday Through Monday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Lows in the lower 40s.



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1232 PM MDT Tue Mar 17 2026
 
 

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