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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.

Clear

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ENE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Last update 03 Jan 01:05 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Fruita CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 44 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Cloudy, then gradual clearing toward daybreak, with a low around 34. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Clearing Late

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the morning.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 44. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Saturday Night
Cloudy, then gradual clearing toward daybreak, with a low around 34. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the morning.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles S Fruita CO
 39.1°N 108.73°W (Elev. 5764 ft)
Last Update:
12:27 am MST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MST Jan 3, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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