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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 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 04:05 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles N Fruitvale CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow showers. Low around 30. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers, mainly before 10am. High near 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Low around 30. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers, mainly before 10am. High near 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. North wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind around 5 mph becoming south in the evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles N Fruitvale CO
 39.32°N 108.51°W (Elev. 7398 ft)
Last Update:
2:22 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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