Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 04:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Orchard Mesa CO

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 04:35am until January 2, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 04:35am until January 2, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers between 2pm and 4pm.  High near 41. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely before 11am, then a chance of rain showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Low around 33. West northwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain and snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers between 2pm and 4pm. High near 41. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Snow showers likely before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Orchard Mesa CO
 39°N 108.61°W (Elev. 5997 ft)
2:22 am MST Jan 2, 2026
4am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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