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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity	44%
Wind Speed	SSE 9 MPH
Barometer	30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint	39°F (4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	24 Dec 10:05 PM MST

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Fruita CO

Tonight
Low: 45 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Showers
Christmas Day
High: 60 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 38 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 57 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 38 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday
High: 49 °F
Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 25 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Sunday
High: 41 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 19 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers, mainly after 3am. Low around 45. South southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Christmas Day

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. South southwest wind 10 to 15 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. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 10 mph.

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. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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 20.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 44.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 22.