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 >

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Clear

43°F

6°C

Humidity	52%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint	26°F (-3°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	23 Dec 09:05 PM MST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Grand Junction CO

Tonight
Low: 42 °F
Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 61 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
Wednesday Night
Low: 45 °F
Showers
Likely
Christmas Day
High: 60 °F
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 40 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 56 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 34 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 48 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 25 °F
Slight Chance
Rain/Snow
then Mostly
Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday

Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Christmas Day

Showers. High near 60. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

A chance of rain showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

Saturday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 44.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 24.