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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

63°F

17°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 03:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WNW Grand Junction CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 4am. 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%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 49 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 4am. 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 likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WNW Grand Junction CO
 39.11°N 108.59°W (Elev. 4580 ft)
Last Update:
2:21 pm MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3pm MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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