Well above normal temperatures are forecast to shift from the northern Plains through the Northeast U.S. over the long holiday weekend. A few strong to severe thunderstorm will be possible as well along with a potential for excessive rainfall. A tropical or subtropical depression could form off the Southeast U.S. coast over the weekend while drifting northward to northeastward. Read More >
Grand Junction, CO
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Intermountain West Precipitation Summary:
Colorado Precipitation Summary:
Observed 3 Month Precipitation Departure from Normal | Observed 6 Month Precipitation Departure from Normal | Observed 12 Month Precipitation Departure from Normal |
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Utah Precipitation Summary:
Observed 3 Month Precipitation Departure from Normal | Observed 6 Month Precipitation Departure from Normal | Observed 12 Month Precipitation Departure from Normal |
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