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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 02 Jan 11:38 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Grand Junction CO

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Snow showers likely before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
Grand Junction CO
 39.07°N 108.56°W (Elev. 4587 ft)
Last Update:
9:38 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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