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Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 01 May 03:00 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NE Fruita CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northeast wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 60. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Northeast wind around 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 56. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 60. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles NE Fruita CO
 39.29°N 108.56°W (Elev. 7057 ft)
Last Update:
1:46 am MDT May 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am MDT May 1, 2026-6pm MDT May 7, 2026
 
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