Grand Junction, Colorado – Red flag warnings and critical fire danger will stretch into the weekend for Grand Junction as dry heat and gusty winds return Saturday.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, a Red Flag Warning remains in effect Saturday, April 26, from noon to 8 p.m. MDT, as relative humidity dips below 10% and winds gust up to 35 mph. A Fire Weather Watch is also in place Sunday, with continued breezy, dry conditions expected through early next week. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged.
Saturday’s high reaches 81°F, with south winds at 10–15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph, increasing wildfire potential along I-70, particularly near open spaces and foothills. Sunday stays breezy and warm, peaking near 74°F, as southwest winds increase again to 20 mph with gusts near 30 mph.
Prepare now: Avoid campfires, use caution with power tools, and keep vehicles off dry grass. If driving along I-70 or rural roads, remain alert for low visibility due to blowing dust or potential flare-ups. No rain is in the forecast to ease conditions.
Looking ahead, Monday and Tuesday will bring more spring warmth and wind, with highs in the upper 60s to mid-70s. Winds ease by Wednesday, but dry air persists.
🔥 Five-Day Forecast for Grand Junction
- Saturday: Sunny, high 81°F, windy
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 74°F, breezy
- Monday: Partly sunny, high 68°F
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 74°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 75°F
