FXUS65 KGJT 221743

AFDGJT



Area Forecast Discussion

National Weather Service Grand Junction CO

1143 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.



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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 /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...

Issued at 1139 AM MDT Sun Mar 22 2026



VFR conditions are forecast through the TAF period with

terrain-driven winds. Afternoon gusts up to 20 knots are 

expected at most terminals. 



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.GJT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...



CO...None.

UT...None.



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DISCUSSION...BGB

AVIATION...TGJT