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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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed WNW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 02 Jan 12:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NNE Fruita CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. East 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. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
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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:
9:38 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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