Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. 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

68°F

20°C

Humidity 14%
Wind Speed NW 8 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 May 01:35 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NE Fruita CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 60. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: 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. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 56 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 60. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers between midnight and 3am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
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. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles NE Fruita CO
 39.29°N 108.56°W (Elev. 7057 ft)
12:31 pm MDT May 2, 2026
1pm MDT May 2, 2026-6pm MDT May 8, 2026
 
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