Weather for Burns, Colorado
Current Weather
Five Day Weather Forecast
Thu
H: 48°F
L: 31°F
Fri
H: 35°F
L: 21°F
Sat
H: 45°F
L: 22°F
Sun
H: 55°F
L: 25°F
Mon
H: 56°F
L: 31°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 112 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:33 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 1:15 AM
Moonset: 6:50 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:45 AM - 3:15 AM10:47 AM - 1:17 PM
Minor Periods
8:05 PM - 9:35 PM6:20 AM - 7:50 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Freeze Watch issued April 1 at 9:52PM MDT until April 3 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Effective: Wed April 1, 2026, 9:52 PM
Expires: Thu April 2, 2026, 6:00 PM
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures possible. * WHERE...In Colorado, Lower Yampa River Basin, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, and Grand Valley. In Utah, Arches/Grand Flat, Eastern Uinta Basin, and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Wind Advisory issued April 1 at 9:52PM MDT until April 2 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Effective: Wed April 1, 2026, 9:52 PM
Expires: Thu April 2, 2026, 6:00 PM
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING... * WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures possible. * WHERE...In Colorado, Lower Yampa River Basin, Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River, Central Colorado River Basin, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, and Grand Valley. In Utah, Arches/Grand Flat, Eastern Uinta Basin, and Canyonlands/Natural Bridges. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 11 AM to 9 PM MDT Thursday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Thursday night through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Winter Weather Advisory issued April 2 at 12:26PM MDT until April 3 at 3:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Effective: Thu April 2, 2026, 12:26 PM
Expires: Fri April 3, 2026, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Elkhead and Park Mountains and Flat Tops. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 AM MDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds will produce blowing snow and temporary whiteout conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Wind Advisory issued April 2 at 11:31AM MDT until April 2 at 9:00PM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Effective: Thu April 2, 2026, 11:31 AM
Expires: Fri April 3, 2026, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 14 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20 possible. * WHERE...Central Yampa River Basin and Upper Yampa River Basin. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM MDT Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Freeze Watch issued April 2 at 11:31AM MDT until April 4 at 10:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Effective: Thu April 2, 2026, 11:31 AM
Expires: Fri April 3, 2026, 12:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 14 expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 20 possible. * WHERE...Central Yampa River Basin and Upper Yampa River Basin. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 9 PM MDT this evening. For the Freeze Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 AM MDT Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.18 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.92 μg/m3
Ozone: 99.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:33 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 1:15 AM
Moonset: 6:50 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:45 AM - 3:15 AM10:47 AM - 1:17 PM
Minor Periods
8:05 PM - 9:35 PM6:20 AM - 7:50 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 114.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:34 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 1:58 AM
Moonset: 7:13 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 96.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:28 AM - 3:58 AM11:31 AM - 2:01 PM
Minor Periods
9:08 PM - 10:38 PM6:43 AM - 8:13 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.99 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Ozone: 101.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:10 PM
Sunset: 7:35 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 2:42 AM
Moonset: 7:39 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 91.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:12 AM - 4:42 AM12:16 AM - 2:46 PM
Minor Periods
10:13 PM - 11:43 PM7:09 AM - 8:39 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.11 μg/m3
Ozone: 110.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:36 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 51 mins
Moon Transit: 3:29 AM
Moonset: 8:10 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 83.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:59 AM - 5:29 AM1:04 PM - 3:34 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:40 AM - 9:10 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.92 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 110.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:09 PM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 4:18 AM
Moonset: 8:47 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 74.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:48 AM - 6:18 AM1:53 PM - 4:23 PM
Minor Periods
8:17 AM - 9:47 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5