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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.

&&

.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.

&&

.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.

&&

.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.

&&

.GJT WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...

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

&&

$$

SHORT TERM...KAA
LONG TERM...KJS
AVIATION...TGJT