Colorado wakes up under a clear, starlit sky as sharp cold pools in the Grand Valley and frost clings to parked cars. The air feels brittle early, but sunlight already hints at a quick turnaround.
A Weather Alert mindset remains important this morning across western Colorado as temperatures sit in the low 20s near Grand Junction. According to National Weather Service observations at Grand Junction Regional Airport, calm winds and clear skies allowed overnight temperatures to drop efficiently. Drivers should watch for slick patches on bridges, shaded roads, and residential streets during the early commute.
Conditions improve rapidly after sunrise. Sunshine dominates today, and temperatures surge into the mid-50s by afternoon. That swing can be deceiving. Melted frost and moisture may refreeze tonight as temperatures fall again below 30 degrees. Plan evening travel with winter habits in mind.
Tonight stays mostly quiet, with lows near the upper 20s. Calm winds help maintain stable conditions, but cold ground temperatures remain a factor. Early Monday travel could still encounter isolated slick spots, especially near irrigation ditches and low-lying areas.
Monday brings another mild afternoon. Clouds thin through the day, and highs climb back into the mid-50s. By Tuesday, full sunshine returns with similar warmth, pushing winter farther into the background for now.
Midweek looks calm and dry. Wednesday and Thursday stay sunny with highs in the mid to upper 50s, a notable February warm stretch for the Western Slope. To be fair, nights remain cold, dipping into the upper 20s, keeping pipes, pets, and plants vulnerable.
Meteorologists continue monitoring broader winter patterns across the Rockies and Plains. While no storms target Grand Junction right now, February can change quickly.
Dress in layers, allow extra morning travel time, and enjoy the warmer afternoons responsibly.
Five Day Outlook for Grand Junction, Colorado
Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 55, low around 26
Tuesday: Sunny, high near 55, low around 27
Wednesday: Sunny, high near 56, low around 29
Thursday: Sunny, high near 58, low around 30
Friday: Sunny, high near 59, low around 30
