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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Partly Cloudy

40°F

4°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Dec 01:53 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Orchard Mesa CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. High near 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind around 10 mph.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. High near 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Orchard Mesa CO
 39°N 108.61°W (Elev. 5997 ft)
Last Update:
1:37 am MST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am MST Dec 26, 2025-6pm MST Jan 1, 2026
 
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