Fire Weather Conditions Persist in the Southern Plains; Heavy Rain and Mountain Snow in the Pacific Northwest

A Pacific system will continue to bring moderate to heavy low elevation rain from northern California to western Washington, and heavy snow to the Cascades and Intermountain West over the next several days. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and Southern Plains through Wednesday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue across the region. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed NW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Feb 08:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNE Fruitvale CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers after 9am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers before 8am, then a slight chance of showers after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain showers before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNE Fruitvale CO
 39.19°N 108.43°W (Elev. 6598 ft)
6:04 pm MST Feb 24, 2026
9pm MST Feb 24, 2026-6pm MST Mar 3, 2026
 
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