Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 4 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 8.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 03 Dec 08:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NE Fruita CO

  • Today

    Today: A chance of snow showers before 3pm, then a chance of snow showers after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 26. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. South wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of snow showers before 3pm, then a chance of snow showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 26. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. South wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NE Fruita CO
 39.36°N 108.54°W (Elev. 7694 ft)
5:46 am MST Dec 3, 2025
8am MST Dec 3, 2025-6pm MST Dec 9, 2025
 
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