Grand Junction, CO – Residents are experiencing unseasonably warm weather this weekend, with temperatures five to ten degrees above average today. The mostly sunny skies will linger as scattered afternoon thunderstorms are expected to develop in the mountains.
According to the National Weather Service, storm coverage is forecasted to increase between Monday and Wednesday. Thunderstorms are likely, especially across the northern regions, accompanied by gusty winds. This week’s weather pattern is projected to bring a noticeable change, with cooler temperatures and drier conditions expected by late Thursday.
Residents should be prepared for potentially severe conditions on Monday, including gusty outflow winds and isolated storms. The temperature is expected to remain high, hitting 90°F, before gradually cooling by midweek. Wednesday’s temperatures will drop into the mid-80s, with storm chances decreasing but not disappearing.
Grand Junction’s unseasonably warm conditions serve as a reminder to stay prepared for changing weather patterns and potential storms early in the week.