textproduct: Grand Junction

KEY MESSAGES

- Warmer, drier conditions return to the region. Temperatures surge well above normal Friday, and approach record values next week.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 1116 AM MDT Thu May 7 2026

WARMING UP:

A weak system is moving over the northern and central mountains. Any accumulations are expected to be minor if any. Elsewhere will dry.

HERE COMES THE HEAT:

High pressure slides into the driver seat Friday and temperatures surge upward in excess of 10 degrees above average. As high pressure continues to amplify across the West this weekend and beyond, afternoon highs will likely surpass 20 degrees above normal. In fact, highs on Monday and Tuesday are currently surpassing the records values.

Sensible weather will be hard to come by during this stretch with broad subsidence under high pressure, but we will continue to monitor for weak systems moving through the upper-level flow.

AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/

Issued at 516 AM MDT Thu May 7 2026

VFR conditions will prevail through the TAF period. Winds will be gusty at some terminals into the afternoon hours. Gusts are expected to be in the 15-20 kt range, with locally higher gusts (up to 25 kts) possible. After this period of higher winds, winds will be light and terrain driven into the overnight period. High clouds are around currently and will stay around through the afternoon, with some mid level clouds also developing into the afternoon, but nothing of concern.

GJT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

CO...None. UT...None.