FXUS65 KGJT 221113

AFDGJT



Area Forecast Discussion

National Weather Service Grand Junction CO

513 AM MDT Sun Mar 22 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 /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/... 

Issued at 513 AM MDT Sun Mar 22 2026



Passing high cloudiness will keep VFR conditions in place 

over the next 24 hours. Overall winds will be light but a few afternoon

breezes up to 20 mph will be possible over some of the valley 

locations.



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.GJT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...



CO...None.

UT...None.



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DISCUSSION...BGB

AVIATION...TGJT