Fire Weather Conditions in the Northwest U.S.; Heavy Rain in the West and South-central U.S.

Extreme heat is waning over the Pacific Northwest. Dry, gusty winds, and isolated dry thunderstorms will bring critical fire weather to the Pacific Northwest and Intermountain West. Heavy rain and thunderstorms continue across portions of the Great Basin, Rockies, and central/southern Plains into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and strong winds to southwest Alaska. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Vernal Airport (KVEL)

Lat: 40.44295° N Lon: 109.51273° W Elev: 5262.0 ft.

Rain

61°F

16°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Aug 03:53 AM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Eastern Uinta Basin

Today
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms late, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the 50s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the 50s. Chance of rain 10 percent.
Saturday Through Labor Day
Mostly clear. Highs 75 to 85. Lows in the 50s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the 50s.
Tuesday
Sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 75 to 85. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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