FXUS65 KGJT 220408

AFDGJT



Area Forecast Discussion

National Weather Service Grand Junction CO

1008 PM MDT Sat Mar 21 2026



.KEY MESSAGES...



- Hot and dry weather continues through the seven-day forecast

  with the chance to set daily high temperature records each

  afternoon.



- Hot, dry, and windy conditions will lead to critical weather

  concerns this afternoon in areas where fuels are deemed

  critical.



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.DISCUSSION...

Issued at 1005 PM MDT Sat Mar 21 2026



There is little change expected through the coming week. High 

pressure continues to dominate the southwest, and the jet remains to 

our north. Moisture and the occasional wave moving through that jet 

will bring passing high clouds, and perhaps a light shower or two to 

the northern mountains during the afternoons. Any showers that 

develop will most likely be virga, thanks to very dry surface 

levels. In addition, breezy winds are expected most afternoons 

which, when combined with the already hot and dry airmass, will lead 

to the potential for critical fire weather conditions where fuels 

are deemed critical. Highs tomorrow "cool" 5-10 degrees, though

they remain 10-15 degrees above normal. Overall, temperatures

will remain 15-25 degrees above normal, with record high 

temperatures being challenged daily.



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.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z MONDAY/...

Issued at 550 PM MDT Sat Mar 21 2026



Gusty winds will remain through the rest of the daylight hours

with gusts 25 to 40 mph at times. Winds will subside near dusk 

this evening with light terrain driven winds overnight. VFR

conditions will prevail under partly to mostly clear skies with

some scattered/broken high clouds streaming through. Winds on

Sunday afternoon will be breezy at times but overall much

lighter than today.



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.GJT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...



CO...None.

UT...None.



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DISCUSSION...BGB

AVIATION...TGJT