Back-to-Back Storms for the Center of the Nation

These storm systems will bring late season snow, sleet and ice for portions of the northern Plains, upper Midwest and Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, where temperatures are warmer, severe thunderstorms are expected for areas of the Mississippi Valley into the southern Plains. Furthermore, combination of windy and dry conditions will raise fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Overcast

67°F

19°C

Humidity 23%
Wind Speed WSW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.61 in (1002.71 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Apr 05:53 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NE Fruita CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers likely before 8pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 8pm and 9pm, then snow showers likely after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph becoming west northwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 42. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. North northwest wind around 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 52. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the evening.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain showers likely before 8pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 8pm and 9pm, then snow showers likely after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph becoming west northwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 42. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. North northwest wind around 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 52. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles NE Fruita CO
 39.29°N 108.56°W (Elev. 7057 ft)
4:57 pm MDT Apr 2, 2026
6pm MDT Apr 2, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 9, 2026
 
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