FXUS65 KGJT 261636

AFDGJT



Area Forecast Discussion

National Weather Service Grand Junction CO

1036 AM MDT Thu Jun 26 2025



.KEY MESSAGES...



- Warm and dry conditions dominates the forecast through the

  weekend.



- An influx in moisture leads to increasing precipitation

  chances early next week.



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.SHORT TERM /THROUGH FRIDAY/...

Issued at 258 AM MDT Thu Jun 26 2025



Rising upper-level heights and a weak gradient aloft will 

generally lead to warm and dry conditions with light, terrain-

driven winds today and tomorrow. Temperatures warm a few 

degrees each afternoon.



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.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...

Issued at 242 PM MDT Wed Jun 25 2025



Going into this weekend conditions remain dry as a ridge of high 

pressure builds over the Intermountain West. In addition to a dry 

pattern temperatures climb to 5-10 degrees above normal for the 

weekend. Under the ridge winds relax so critical fire weather is not 

much of a concern although localized red flag is possible in spots. 

Early next week we see signs of the high pulling in moisture from 

the south, which will result in a uptick in afternoon convection. A 

trough over SoCal will also work together with the high to funnel 

moisture into the area. Eventually it may track over the region and 

provide extra lift for more widespread showers, but being so far out 

these details are unknown. The increase in showers and storms early 

next week could mean cooler temperatures due to the rain and clouds 

especially in the mountains.



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.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/...

Issued at 1036 AM MDT Thu Jun 26 2025



VFR conditions continue. Predominantly diurnal influences with

wind speeds and directions, generally around 5 to 10 kts with 

occasional gusts to 20 kts through the afternoon becoming light 

overnight. A few high clouds may persist through the afternoon,

mainly across the mountain terrain as well as VEL.



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.GJT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...



CO...None.

UT...None.



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SHORT TERM...KAA

LONG TERM...KJS

AVIATION...TGJT

