Grand Junction, Colorado – Sunshine, rising temps, and gusty winds will define the week ahead in western Colorado as dry air settles in after Monday’s lingering mountain showers. Grand Junction residents should prepare for summerlike highs reaching 90°F by Thursday, alongside wind gusts that may elevate fire weather concerns across the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, rain and snow showers will taper off Monday across the high country, with 2–4 inches of new accumulation possible in central Colorado’s higher elevations. Grand Junction itself will remain dry under mostly sunny skies, with a high near 66°F and northwest wind gusts up to 20 mph.
By Tuesday, expect clear skies and a high near 75°F, with southerly winds gusting again near 20 mph—particularly along CO-340 and other east-west roadways. While showers may redevelop in the northern mountains, they’ll be scattered and brief, posing minimal impact.
Looking ahead, Wednesday through Friday features a sharp warming trend, pushing Grand Junction’s highs to 90°F by both Thursday and Friday. These back-to-back summer-style days mark the first near-90s of the season, especially for lower desert valleys. Winds will persist through midweek, prompting residents to avoid outdoor burning and stay alert for fire weather updates.
Extended 5-Day Forecast:
- Tuesday: Sunny, 75°F high, gusts to 20 mph
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 82°F
- Thursday: Sunny, 90°F high, breezy
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 90°F
- Saturday: High near 87°F, mild winds
