Grand Junction, Colorado – A sharp spring chill returns to western Colorado this weekend, as a Freeze Watch remains in effect through Sunday morning, threatening crops and sensitive plants in Grand Junction and surrounding areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21°F are possible Saturday morning, followed by another freeze event through 9 a.m. Sunday. The advisory affects Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, and surrounding communities, with travel impacts expected near U.S. Route 6 and Interstate 70 where low-lying valleys may trap cold air.
Residents are urged to protect tender plants, cover outdoor plumbing, and avoid exposing pets to prolonged cold during the early morning hours. Frost-sensitive vegetation and budding crops face a high risk of damage, especially in the Grand Valley and Central Gunnison River Basin.
Saturday will be mostly sunny but cool, with a high near 60°F. Sunday warms to 67°F under clear skies, offering some relief. However, another chill returns Monday night, with lows near 40°F, prompting continued caution for gardeners and growers.
🌤️ Extended 5-Day Spring Forecast for Grand Junction:
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 60°F. Freeze Watch until 9 a.m.
- Saturday Night: Clear, low around 33°F. Freeze Watch in effect until Sunday morning.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 67°F.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 75°F.
- Monday Night: Partly cloudy, low near 40°F. Frost still possible in sheltered areas.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 76°F.
