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

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Dec 09:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNE Fruitvale CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers between 2am and 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain showers before 2am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Low around 38. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8am.  High near 43. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers between 2am and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of rain showers before 2am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Low around 38. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8am. High near 43. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNE Fruitvale CO
 39.19°N 108.43°W (Elev. 6598 ft)
8:47 pm MST Dec 25, 2025
9pm MST Dec 25, 2025-6pm MST Jan 1, 2026
 
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