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Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed WNW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 05:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NNE Fruita CO

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 31. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers. Low around 31. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. East wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the evening.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a high near 31. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Snow showers. Low around 31. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. East wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the evening.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. East wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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 29.
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Point Forecast:
17 Miles NNE Fruita CO
 39.38°N 108.57°W (Elev. 7661 ft)
Last Update:
3:56 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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