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KEY MESSAGES

- More record highs expected this afternoon as well as Friday.

- Breezy afternoon winds with gusts of 25-35 mph through Saturday.

- Slight cool down Saturday and mountain precipitation chances return this weekend with more significant cooling Sunday.

DISCUSSION

Issued at 113 PM MDT Thu Mar 19 2026

Main impact will be record heat both today and Friday as well as Saturday. Will get a cold frontal passage and expect breeziest conditions Saturday in the short term period. High temperatures Friday in the upper 70s to lower 80s valleys and mainly 60s to lower 70s mountains. Slightly cooler conditions Saturday as cold front works east with highs mid 50s to lower 60s mountains and lower to mid 70s valleys. Extensive 25 to 35 mph wind gusts Saturday afternoon. Will see significant cooling Sunday with highs 40s to mid 50s mountains and upper 50s to mid 60s valleys. Warm temperatures return Monday through Wednesday with the potential for strong winds Wednesday with another cold frontal passage. Highs Monday through Wednesday 50s and 60s mountains and 60s to mid 70s valleys with near normal temperatures returning behind the cold front Thursday. Generally dry conditions are expected through the entire forecast period with grids only having a very slight chance in mountains Saturday, then again with the next front Tuesday into Wednesday.

AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/

Issued at 1120 AM MDT Thu Mar 19 2026

VFR conditions remain in place into Friday. Gusty winds will be possible briefly this afternoon, then once again Friday. A southwest crosswind is expected for SUN during the afternoon hours. Otherwise expect light winds.

PIH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

None.