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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 10:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NE Fruita CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
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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:
9:03 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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