Grand Junction, Colorado – Colorado wakes to crisp air and clear skies, but winter is still shaping travel decisions. Pavement feels dry now, yet snow-packed mountain routes nearby remain slick. Drivers heading toward higher elevations may notice light flakes, gusty passes, and shaded stretches that refreeze quickly.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, snow showers continue today across northern Colorado mountain ranges. Additional accumulation of three to six inches remains possible at higher elevations, especially along routes crossing the Elk and West Elk Mountains. Lower valleys, including Grand Junction, stay dry but cold early, with icy patches lingering on untreated roads.
Across western Colorado, mornings start near 20 degrees, then rebound steadily. Afternoon sunshine pushes highs into the mid-40s today and upper 40s Friday. By Saturday and Sunday, temperatures climb into the low to mid-50s, encouraging snowmelt during daylight hours. That melt refreezes after sunset, increasing the risk of flash freezing on bridges, ramps, and rural roads.
Travelers heading toward Vail Pass, McClure Pass, or the Flat Tops should plan extra time. Visibility can drop quickly during passing snow bands, even as valley skies stay blue. For now, winter hazards remain localized but persistent in the high country.
Looking ahead, conditions stay quiet into early next week. Cold mornings continue, followed by mild afternoons. Broader national systems remain active elsewhere, but western Colorado avoids major impacts for now. Winter still demands attention.
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Five Day Outlook for Grand Junction, Colorado
Thursday: Mostly clear, low near 20, afternoon high near 44
Friday: Sunny, low near 22, high near 48
Saturday: Sunny, low near 24, high near 52
Sunday: Sunny, low near 26, high near 54
Monday: Partly sunny, low near 27, high near 54
