Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Grand Junction Regional Airport (KGJT)

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

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed SE 12 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill45°F (7°C)
Last update 26 Apr 07:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Fruita CO

  • Today

    Today: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am.  High near 62. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

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

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. High near 62. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 9pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Fruita CO
 39.19°N 108.72°W (Elev. 4498 ft)
7:01 am MDT Apr 26, 2026
7am MDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm MDT May 2, 2026
 
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