Colorado — Clear skies hang over the Grand Valley as Monday begins with a sharp winter chill. Temperatures sit near 23 degrees early this morning, and frost glints on parked cars and quiet sidewalks.
Sunshine helps this afternoon, but warmth comes slowly. Highs reach only the low 40s, leaving a crisp feel in the air through midday. Roads remain dry, yet bridges and shaded ramps may stay slick until late morning. Drivers along I-70 should use caution early.
Tonight cools quickly again. Lows drop into the low 20s, setting the stage for refreezing wherever moisture lingers. This pattern keeps black ice concerns alive through Tuesday morning, especially near river-adjacent roads and rural routes.
Tuesday brings modest improvement. Skies stay sunny, and highs rise into the mid-40s, offering a better travel window for end-of-year errands. Winds remain light, which helps conditions feel calmer despite the cold mornings.
By Wednesday, clouds increase and temperatures climb near 48 degrees. The day stays mostly dry, but weather signals begin shifting. Meteorologists are now tracking moisture pushing into western Colorado as the week progresses.
Attention turns to New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day 2026. Rain showers become possible late Wednesday night, with New Year’s Day carrying a chance of rain mixed with snow, especially during the morning hours. Highs hover in the low 40s, placing temperatures close to freezing during precipitation windows. Even light snowfall could quickly create slick stretches on I-70, Highway 50, and local streets.
Thursday night remains unsettled, with lingering showers and lows near 32 degrees, raising renewed freezing concerns after sunset.
For now, enjoy the dry stretch, but plan ahead for holiday travel. Keep tires winter-ready and allow extra time later this week. Traveling for New Year’s? What are road conditions like where you are this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for Grand Junction, Colorado
- Monday: Sunny, high 42
- Monday Night: Mostly clear, low 21
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 46
- Wednesday: Partly sunny, high 48
- Thursday (New Year’s Day): Chance of rain and snow, high 43
