Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity	52%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint	28°F (-2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	24 Dec 05:05 AM MST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NE Fruita CO

Today
High: 47 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Tonight
Low: 42 °F
Chance
Showers
Christmas Day
High: 45 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 37 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 42 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Snow Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 36 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 25 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Sunday
High: 32 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Christmas Day

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 45. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

A chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a chance of snow showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday Night

A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 32.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 35.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 25.