Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. 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

59°F

15°C

Humidity	51%
Wind Speed	ESE 17 MPH
Barometer	30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint	41°F (5°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	25 Dec 12:20 AM MST

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

18 Miles NNE Fruita CO

Overnight
Low: 41 °F
Showers and
Breezy
Christmas Day
High: 44 °F
Showers and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 36 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 41 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Chance
Snow Showers
Friday Night
Low: 32 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 35 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 21 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 27 °F
Slight Chance
Snow Showers
then Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 17 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers, mainly after 2am. Low around 41. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Christmas Day

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. High near 44. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

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 36. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday Night

Snow showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday Night

Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday

A slight chance of snow showers before 11am. Sunny, with a high near 27.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 29.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 20.