Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mississippi Valley; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms will persist tonight across the Middle Mississippi Valley, producing damaging winds, large to very large hail and several tornadoes. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed NW 14 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 28 Apr 03:05 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NNE Fruita CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph becoming west.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 5pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming north northeast in the evening.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. North wind around 5 mph becoming west. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 5pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming north northeast in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles NNE Fruita CO
 39.4°N 108.6°W (Elev. 7848 ft)
1:31 am MDT Apr 28, 2026
3am MDT Apr 28, 2026-6pm MDT May 4, 2026
 
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