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.

Mostly Cloudy

50°F

10°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed NNW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 24 Feb 07:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NE Fruita CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles NE Fruita CO
 39.29°N 108.56°W (Elev. 7057 ft)
6:04 pm MST Feb 24, 2026
7pm MST Feb 24, 2026-6pm MST Mar 3, 2026
 
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