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

Vernal Airport (KVEL)

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

Clear

76°F

24°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 02 Aug 08:53 AM MDT
Detailed forecast for

Eastern Uinta Basin

Today
Sunny. Highs around 100. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Lows in the 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the evening, becoming light.
Monday
Sunny. Highs 95 to 100.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 55 to 65. North winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the 90s.
Tuesday Night Through Friday
Mostly clear. Lows in the 60s. Highs 95 to 100.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the 60s.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs 95 to 100.



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630 AM MDT Sun Aug 2 2026
 
 

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