Grand Junction, CO — A powerful cold snap will sweep into western Colorado Tuesday night, triggering a Freeze Watch for Grand Junction and the surrounding Grand Valley region. Overnight lows are expected to plummet into the mid-20s, threatening crops, exposed plumbing, and sensitive vegetation.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, the Freeze Watch goes into effect Tuesday at 10 p.m. and lasts until 10 a.m. Wednesday. Cities including Fruita, Palisade, and Whitewater are under the alert, with wind gusts up to 25 mph compounding the cold. Residents are urged to cover plants, drain outdoor pipes, and avoid unnecessary outdoor exposure overnight.
Rain and snow showers will begin Tuesday afternoon, with a chance of thunderstorms before 9 p.m. By late evening, precipitation will taper off, but skies will clear and allow rapid temperature drops. Although snowfall is not expected to accumulate, slick roads remain a possibility on major routes such as Interstate 70.
Wednesday will bring mostly sunny skies and a rebound in temperatures to the low 50s. However, cooler-than-normal weather continues through the week.
5-Day Weather Outlook for Grand Junction:
- Tuesday: Rain/snow showers, high 51°F, low 24°F. Breezy.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 52°F, low 30°F.
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, high 54°F, low 31°F. Chance of rain/snow overnight.
- Friday: Partly sunny, high 59°F, low 33°F.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high near 62°F.
