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Winter Storm Bringing Widespread Hazardous Weather to the Eastern U.S.

A rapidly-intensifying winter storm continues to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions over the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes through today. An Arctic front will lead in a period of gusty to high winds and sharply colder temperatures over the entire eastern U.S. Heavy lake effect snow is then expected from Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Clear

39°F

4°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed ESE 10 MPH
Barometer 30.53 in (1033.86 mb)
Dewpoint 6°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 29 Dec 12:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NE Fruita CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 32. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 25. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 37. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 32. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. North wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 37. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
New Year's Day
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NE Fruita CO
 39.36°N 108.54°W (Elev. 7694 ft)
Last Update:
10:07 am MST Dec 29, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm MST Dec 29, 2025-6pm MST Jan 4, 2026
 
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