Gunnison River near Grand Junction
9.6 mi- Level
- 5.4 ft
- Flow
- 4,300 cfs
Forecast peak 6.1 ft Sat 5 AM
Reading from Sat 3:30 AM · NWS gauge page
Appearance
Observed 5:53 AM MDT at KGJT
Mostly cloudy and 44°7°, rain ~3–11 PM (92%).
Today: low 44°7° (likely 39°4° to 45°7°), high 61°16° (likely 56°13° to 61°16°).
Now 44°7°
Mostly cloudy
No precipitation expected in the next 2 hours.
From forecast models
| Hour | Conditions | Temperature | Feels like | Precipitation | Wind | Humidity | Cloud cover | UV index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 6a | Mostly cloudy | 44°7° (likely 40°4° to 45°7°) | 45°7° | 10% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 81% | 50% | 0 |
| Sat 7a | Showers | 44°7° (likely 40°4° to 45°7°) | 42°6° | 20% | 5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 6 mph9 km/h | 80% | 57% | 0 |
| Sat 8a | Showers | 44°7° (likely 40°4° to 46°8°) | 40°4° | 30% | 5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 11 mph17 km/h | 78% | 70% | 0 |
| Sat 9a | Mostly cloudy | 47°8° (likely 42°6° to 48°9°) | 44°7° | 10% | 5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 76% | 66% | 0 |
| Sat 10a | Drizzle | 51°11° (likely 46°8° to 51°11°) | 51°11° | 5% | 5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 5 mph8 km/h | 68% | 72% | 1 |
| Sat 11a | Cloudy | 55°13° (likely 49°9° to 55°13°) | 55°13° | 20% | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 7 mph12 km/h | 61% | 80% | 3 |
| Sat 12p | Cloudy | 56°13° (likely 51°11° to 57°14°) | 56°13° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 4 mph7 km/h | 58% | 86% | 4 |
| Sat 1p | Drizzle | 57°14° (likely 54°12° to 59°15°) | 57°14° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 9 mph14 km/h | 60% | 90% | 4 |
| Sat 2p | Cloudy | 60°16° (likely 56°13° to 61°16°) | 60°16° | 20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 9 mph15 km/h | 55% | 80% | 4 |
| Sat 3p | Cloudy | 58°14° (likely 55°13° to 61°16°) | 58°14° | 50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 11 mph17 km/h | 58% | 89% | 2 |
| Sat 4p | Cloudy | 58°14° (likely 55°13° to 60°16°) | 58°14° | 50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 7 mph12 km/h | 59% | 90% | 2 |
| Sat 5p | Drizzle | 57°14° (likely 54°12° to 57°14°) | 57°14° | 50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 12 mph19 km/h | 62% | 97% | 1 |
| Sat 6p | Rain | 57°14° (likely 49°9° to 57°14°) | 57°14° | 90%, 0.12 in3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 12 mph20 km/h | 64% | 96% | 1 |
| Sat 7p | Rain | 55°13° (likely 49°9° to 55°13°) | 55°13° | 80%, 0.12 in3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SSE, gusts 13 mph20 km/h | 70% | 88% | 0 |
| Sat 8p | Cloudy | 52°11° (likely 48°9° to 52°11°) | 52°11° | 80%, 0.12 in3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SSW, gusts 8 mph13 km/h | 75% | 90% | 0 |
| Sat 9p | Showers | 51°11° (likely 47°8° to 52°11°) | 51°11° | 70%, 0.12 in3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from WSW, gusts 8 mph12 km/h | 78% | 88% | 0 |
| Sat 10p | Showers | 50°10° (likely 48°9° to 50°10°) | 47°8° | 50%, 0.12 in3 mm | 10 mph16 km/h from SW, gusts 11 mph18 km/h | 80% | 87% | 0 |
| Sat 11p | Drizzle | 49°9° (likely 48°9° to 49°9°) | 47°8° | 50%, 0.12 in3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SSE, gusts 12 mph19 km/h | 82% | 88% | 0 |
| Sun 12a | Cloudy | 49°9° (likely 47°8° to 49°9°) | 46°8° | 30%, 0.12 in3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 10 mph15 km/h | 81% | 88% | 0 |
| Sun 1a | Partly cloudy | 49°9° (likely 46°8° to 49°9°) | 46°8° | 40%, 0.12 in3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h | 80% | 62% | 0 |
| Sun 2a | Drizzle | 48°9° (likely 46°8° to 49°9°) | 45°7° | 30%, 0.12 in3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 8 mph13 km/h | 81% | 86% | 0 |
| Sun 3a | Partly cloudy | 48°9° (likely 45°7° to 48°9°) | 45°7° | 50%, 0.12 in3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 7 mph11 km/h | 82% | 70% | 0 |
| Sun 4a | Cloudy | 46°8° (likely 45°7° to 48°9°) | 43°6° | 50%, 0.12 in3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 8 mph13 km/h | 85% | 62% | 0 |
| Sun 5a | Showers | 46°8° (likely 44°7° to 47°8°) | 42°6° | 30%, 0.12 in3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 6 mph9 km/h | 87% | 72% | 0 |
| Sun 6a | Showers | 45°7° (likely 44°7° to 47°8°) | 42°6° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 8 mph12 km/h | 86% | 65% | 0 |
| Sun 7a | Showers | 45°7° (likely 44°7° to 46°8°) | 41°5° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 6 mph9 km/h | 86% | 71% | 0 |
| Sun 8a | Showers | 45°7° (likely 44°7° to 46°8°) | 41°5° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 6 mph9 km/h | 87% | 70% | 0 |
| Sun 9a | Drizzle | 48°9° (likely 46°8° to 48°9°) | 45°7° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 7 mph12 km/h | 85% | 69% | 1 |
| Sun 10a | Mostly sunny | 52°11° (likely 49°9° to 52°11°) | 52°11° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h | 75% | 43% | 2 |
| Sun 11a | Mostly sunny | 54°12° (likely 52°11° to 54°12°) | 54°12° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 8 mph13 km/h | 69% | 54% | 3 |
| Sun 12p | Sunny | 56°13° (likely 53°12° to 57°14°) | 56°13° | 60%, 0.03 in0.8 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from SW, gusts 5 mph9 km/h | 64% | 30% | 4 |
| Sun 1p | Mostly sunny | 56°13° (likely 56°13° to 58°14°) | 56°13° | 60%, 0.03 in0.8 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from WSW, gusts 4 mph7 km/h | 66% | 38% | 5 |
| Sun 2p | Mostly sunny | 56°13° (likely 56°13° to 58°14°) | 56°13° | 60%, 0.03 in0.8 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from W, gusts 7 mph11 km/h | 65% | 41% | 4 |
| Sun 3p | Mostly sunny | 57°14° (likely 56°13° to 58°14°) | 57°14° | 50%, 0.03 in0.8 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from WNW, gusts 6 mph10 km/h | 59% | 63% | 3 |
| Sun 4p | Thunderstorms | 56°13° (likely 53°12° to 56°13°) | 56°13° | 50%, 0.03 in0.8 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from WNW, gusts 12 mph19 km/h | 63% | 57% | 2 |
| Sun 5p | Sunny | 55°13° (likely 52°11° to 55°13°) | 55°13° | 50%, 0.03 in0.8 mm | 5 mph8 km/h from WNW, gusts 11 mph17 km/h | 64% | 60% | 2 |
| Sun 6p | Partly cloudy | 55°13° (likely 50°10° to 55°13°) | 55°13° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 11 mph17 km/h | 62% | 80% | 0 |
| Sun 7p | Cloudy | 52°11° (likely 49°9° to 52°11°) | 52°11° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 8 mph12 km/h | 69% | 94% | 0 |
| Sun 8p | Partly cloudy | 50°10° (likely 48°9° to 50°10°) | 50°10° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 5 mph7 km/h | 71% | 76% | 0 |
| Sun 9p | Showers | 49°9° (likely 47°8° to 49°9°) | 49°9° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 4 mph6 km/h | 72% | 65% | 0 |
| Sun 10p | Showers | 48°9° (likely 46°8° to 49°9°) | 48°9° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 4 mph6 km/h | 73% | 73% | 0 |
| Sun 11p | Drizzle | 47°8° (likely 45°7° to 49°9°) | 47°8° | 30%, 0.01 in0.3 mm | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 4 mph6 km/h | 74% | 75% | 0 |
| Mon 12a | Cloudy | 47°8° (likely 45°7° to 49°9°) | 47°8° | 10% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 5 mph7 km/h | 76% | 75% | 0 |
| Mon 1a | Mostly cloudy | 46°8° (likely 44°7° to 51°11°) | 46°8° | 10% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 2 mph3 km/h | 78% | 54% | 0 |
| Mon 2a | Mostly cloudy | 45°7° (likely 43°6° to 50°10°) | 45°7° | 10% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 2 mph3 km/h | 80% | 78% | 0 |
| Mon 3a | Partly cloudy | 45°7° (likely 43°6° to 50°10°) | 45°7° | 10% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 2 mph3 km/h | 82% | 65% | 0 |
| Mon 4a | Partly cloudy | 44°7° (likely 43°6° to 49°9°) | 44°7° | 10% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 2 mph4 km/h | 83% | 49% | 0 |
| Mon 5a | Partly cloudy | 43°6° (likely 42°6° to 49°9°) | 43°6° | 10% | 0 mph0 km/h, gusts 3 mph6 km/h | 84% | 49% | 0 |
Morning
6 AM–noon
30% chance
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
50% chance · 0.06 in1.5 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
90% chance · 0.72 in18 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
50% chance · 0.72 in18 mm
Official NWS forecast
Today: A chance of rain showers between 7am and noon, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. East southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
30% chance · 0.06 in1.5 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
60% chance · 0.18 in4.6 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
30% chance · 0.06 in1.5 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 0 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Forecasts agreeIndependent forecasts are close; the range is narrow.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind 0 to 5 mph.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 62.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 63.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
Dry
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
Dry
Evening
6 PM–midnight
Dry
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Night: A slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
20% chance
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
40% chance
Evening
6 PM–midnight
40% chance · 0.02 in0.6 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
40% chance · 0.05 in1.2 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Night: Rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
40% chance · 0.09 in2.2 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
50% chance · 0.05 in1.2 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
50% chance · 0.03 in0.7 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
40% chance · 0.03 in0.8 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
Morning
6 AM–noon
40% chance · 0.04 in0.9 mm
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
40% chance
Evening
6 PM–midnight
40% chance · 0.08 in2 mm
Overnight
midnight–6 AM
40% chance · 0.06 in1.5 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
Morning
6 AM–noon
40% chance
Afternoon
noon–6 PM
40% chance · 0.04 in1.1 mm
Evening
6 PM–midnight
30% chance · 0.01 in0.3 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Mostly agreeIndependent forecasts are fairly close; small surprises are possible.
54% chance of rain, high 61°, low 44°.
62% chance of rain, high 59°, low 42°.
Dry, high 59°, low 40°.
Highs 54–65°; chance of precipitation on Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
Want the meteorologists’ reasoning? Read the NWS forecast discussion (GJT) (opens in a new tab)
No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.
Forecast peak 6.1 ft Sat 5 AM
Reading from Sat 3:30 AM · NWS gauge page
Forecast peak 3.7 ft Sat 6 AM
Reading from Sat 4 AM · NWS gauge page
Forecast peak 4.0 ft Sat 6 AM
Reading from Sat 4:30 AM · NWS gauge page
Forecast peak 6.3 ft Sat 6 AM
Reading from Sat 4:45 AM · NWS gauge page
What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.
About 76% less heating than a typical week.
Heating degree days, base 65°F
47, 17 and 5°F are the test points heat pumps are rated at.
Dry air outside (dew point 40°F).
No stretch in the next few days is comfortable enough outside, by temperature, dew point and air quality.
Today’s expected high is 2°1° colder than typical.
On average 4°2° warmer than normal (daily mean temperature).
Grand Junction weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates
Sunrise 7:33 AM, sunset 6:23 PM.
Clouds most of the night (about 53% cover).
Waxing gibbous
96% lit · growing
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