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.

Overcast

66°F

19°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed S 16 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Apr 11:05 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNE Fruitvale CO

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 64. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Breezy. Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain showers before 3am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 64. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Rain showers before 3am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNE Fruitvale CO
 39.19°N 108.43°W (Elev. 6598 ft)
10:12 am MDT Apr 11, 2026
11am MDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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