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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.

Rain

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 4 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 01 Jan 08:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NNE Fruita CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °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 36. West wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • 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 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 31. North wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 36. West wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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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:
8:27 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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