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Colorado Weather Nov. 3-5: Mountain Snow Hits Passes Wednesday in Grand Junction
Grand Junction, CO – Western Colorado residents and mountain travelers face changing weather conditions Wednesday, Nov. 4, as a fast moving storm system brings snow to higher elevations, rain to lower
By Mason Reid · 2026-11-03T08:56:55.777Z
Grand Junction, CO – Western Colorado residents and mountain travelers face changing weather conditions Wednesday, Nov. 4, as a fast moving storm system brings snow to higher elevations, rain to lower valleys and a rain snow mix to some mountain communities.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, calmer conditions are expected Tuesday, Nov. 3, before a quick moving weather system arrives around sunrise Wednesday and continues through early Thursday.
Mountain Snow Could Affect Travel Wednesday Forecasters expect snow showers at elevations above 8,000 feet, including higher mountain passes across western Colorado.
Mountain valleys could experience a mixture of rain and snow, while lower elevation communities are more likely to receive rainfall.
The National Weather Service specifically identifies the Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 50 corridors as areas where rain is expected.
Drivers traveling through higher elevations should prepare for potentially changing road conditions as precipitation develops Wednesday.
Snow covered or slippery pavement could become a concern on mountain passes where temperatures are cold enough for accumulation.
The forecast does not specify expected snowfall totals or indicate that widespread road closures are anticipated.
Patchy Fog Possible Before Storm Arrives Before Wednesday's system moves in, Tuesday morning could bring patchy fog to several western Colorado valleys.
The fog may affect morning commuters around sunrise, particularly in locations where visibility becomes reduced.
Conditions are expected to improve through Tuesday, with mostly sunny skies developing during the afternoon.
The more active weather pattern begins Wednesday morning, with precipitation continuing into Thursday, Nov. 5.
Residents in Grand Junction, surrounding Mesa County communities and nearby mountain areas should monitor updated forecasts for changes in precipitation type and timing.
Travelers heading toward mountain passes should check current road conditions before departing, particularly during Wednesday's storm.
The National Weather Service encourages residents to remain aware of changing conditions as the system moves through western Colorado.