Grand Junction, Colo. – Fire danger and frost threats are colliding across western Colorado this week, raising red flags for farmers, drivers, and outdoor workers.
A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for the Grand Junction area from Monday afternoon through Monday evening, as gusty winds up to 35 mph and humidity as low as 10% sweep across the Lower Colorado River Basin. According to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, any spark could rapidly ignite dry fuels, especially below 7,000 feet along corridors like Highway 50 and Interstate 70. Outdoor burning is discouraged, and residents are urged to delay yard work and stay alert to local fire restrictions.
Meanwhile, sub-freezing temperatures are expected to return Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, with another cold pocket dipping into the Grand Valley. Sensitive vegetation, unprotected plumbing, and budding trees remain at risk. Gardeners should cover tender plants and disconnect hoses before dusk Tuesday.
Looking ahead, Monday will be sunny with highs near 74°F, but gusty conditions return in the afternoon. Tuesday brings calmer, warmer air with a high of 76°F, while Wednesday pushes into the upper 70s, ushering in a warmer pattern through the end of the week. Dry weather prevails, but fire risk remains elevated until overnight recovery improves.
📅 5-Day Extended Forecast for Grand Junction:
- Monday: Sunny, high 74°F, wind gusts to 25 mph
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, low 42°F
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 76°F
- Tuesday Night: Low 46°F, frost possible
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 79°F
- Thursday: High 81°F, partly sunny
- Friday: Sunny, high 83°F
