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Heavy Lake Effect Snow; Subfreezing Temperatures in the Eastern U.S.

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. The Arctic front will continue to bring increasing winds to the Northeast that will remain gusty. Subfreezing overnight low temperatures will be found as far south as the Gulf Coast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Clear

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed E 5 MPH
Barometer 30.54 in (1034.2 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 29 Dec 08:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NNE Fruita CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 26. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 40. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers likely before 11am, then rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 26. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 40. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
Snow showers likely before 11am, then rain and snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NNE Fruita CO
 39.35°N 108.62°W (Elev. 6795 ft)
Last Update:
8:02 pm MST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8pm MST Dec 29, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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