Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Clear

47°F

8°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed E 9 MPH
Barometer 29.86 in (1011.18 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 12 Apr 05:53 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Fruita CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 10 percent chance of showers after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Monday
A 10 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain showers before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Fruita CO
 39.14°N 108.74°W (Elev. 4534 ft)
5:02 am MDT Apr 12, 2026
6am MDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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