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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Clear

37°F

3°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.41 in (1029.8 mb)
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Jan 02:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Fruita CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 44. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 44. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Fruita CO
 39.14°N 108.77°W (Elev. 4882 ft)
Last Update:
1:29 pm MST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm MST Jan 27, 2026-6pm MST Feb 2, 2026
 
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