Fire Weather Concerns in the South-Central U.S.; Heavy Precipitation in Northern California and the Great Lakes

Strong winds and dry conditions will promote elevated to critical fire weather conditions across southeast Colorado into the southern Plains and extending into the Ozarks. An atmospheric river will bring heavy rain and a flash flood threat to northern California and heavy mountain snow in the Cascades and Northern Rockies. A clipper system will bring heavy snow to the Great Lakes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Clear

36°F

2°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Feb 09:05 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NNE Fruita CO

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 46. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 10am and 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 49. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 46. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers between 10am and 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 49. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NNE Fruita CO
 39.35°N 108.62°W (Elev. 6795 ft)
7:01 am MST Feb 24, 2026
9am MST Feb 24, 2026-6pm MST Mar 2, 2026
 
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