Grand Junction, Colorado – Thunderstorms and spring snow are poised to disrupt parts of western Colorado this weekend, including the I-70 corridor near Grand Junction.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, isolated thunderstorms could return Friday afternoon across the southern Colorado mountains and nearby valleys. The most active window stretches from Saturday through Wednesday, when daily storm chances return amid a stalled weather pattern. Expect high elevation snow above timberline, with little impact expected at lower elevations.
Drivers along I-70, especially east of Grand Junction near Glenwood Canyon, should stay alert Saturday night into Sunday as a slight chance of thunderstorms builds. Rain and cooler temps will linger into Monday, with showers likely to develop again Tuesday and Wednesday.
Communities across Mesa, Delta, and Montrose counties can expect highs near 78–80°F through Saturday before showers and storms push back temperatures into the upper 60s by Monday.
Anyone headed into the high country this weekend should prepare for rapidly changing conditions, carry extra layers, and check local alerts before travel. Although no spotter activation is expected, lightning and slick mountain roads remain a concern.
🌤️ 5-Day Spring Forecast for Grand Junction:
- Friday: Sunny, high 78°F
- Saturday: Slight chance of showers after 2 p.m., high near 80°F
- Sunday: 60% chance of rain, high 76°F
- Monday: Showers and storms likely, high 67°F
- Tuesday: Showers likely, high 68°F
