Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Overcast

63°F

17°C

Humidity	36%
Wind Speed	SSE 14 MPH
Barometer	30.19 in (1022.35 mb)
Dewpoint	35°F (2°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Last update	24 Dec 12:35 PM MST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NE Fruita CO

This Afternoon
High: 50 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tonight
Low: 44 °F
Showers
Likely and
Breezy
Christmas Day
High: 47 °F
Showers and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 38 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 44 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Saturday
High: 37 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 27 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Sunday
High: 32 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. South wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers before 10pm, then showers likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Christmas Day

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 47. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday Night

A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday Night

A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 32.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 35.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 27.