Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

Lat: 39.13389°NLon: 108.53861°WElev: 4859.0ft.

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	W 6 MPH
Barometer	30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint	28°F (-2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	39°F (4°C)
Last update	24 Dec 04:20 AM MST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNE Grand Junction CO

Today
High: 59 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tonight
Low: 46 °F
Showers
Likely
Christmas Day
High: 58 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 41 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 56 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 38 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 47 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 28 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Sunday
High: 42 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers before 10pm, then showers likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Christmas Day

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 58. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday Night

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday

Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.