GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – A crisp, clear dawn breaks over the Western Slope this Saturday as a chill creeps back into the valleys and light snow continues to dust the northern mountains. Higher passes west of the Continental Divide could see another 2 to 3 inches through Sunday, prompting early travel slowdowns along I-70 and U.S. 550.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, snow bands will persist over the north-central Colorado ranges above 9,000 feet before tapering late Sunday. Drivers headed toward Vail Pass, Rabbit Ears, or Douglas Pass should plan for slick pavement, reduced visibility, and slower travel times—especially during the early morning hours. For the lower valleys, sunshine dominates with mild afternoons, though overnight readings continue to flirt with freezing.
By Monday, a drier airmass and light easterly winds will bring back mostly sunny skies. However, forecasters hint at a cooler push by midweek as the first widespread Arctic chill of the season deepens across the Plains and creeps toward the Rockies ahead of Veterans Day. That shift could mark the region’s first true winter pattern, with colder nights and early signs of mountain snow redeveloping later next week.
Residents are encouraged to keep travel kits stocked, protect outdoor plumbing, and prepare for expanding early-winter conditions through mid-November. For now, clear skies and crisp air make ideal conditions for outdoor events and early holiday errands across western Colorado and eastern Utah.
Five-Day Forecast for Grand Junction, CO:
Sat: 59/32 – Sunny, light breeze; cool evening air.
Sun: 61/34 – Bright and calm; light mountain snow north above 9,000 ft.
Mon: 63/36 – Mostly sunny; gradual cooling trend begins.
Tue (Veterans Day): 64/37 – Mild sunshine; cooler air approaches late.
Wed: 58/35 – Partly cloudy; breezy with early chill returning.
