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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.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 02 Jan 10:05 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Fruita CO

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 8pm and 2am, then a chance of snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Snow showers likely before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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Point Forecast:
Fruita CO
 39.16°N 108.74°W (Elev. 4498 ft)
Last Update:
9:38 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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