Colorado – Frost clings to windshields at sunrise, breath hangs in the air, and boots crunch across frozen pavement as winter keeps its grip early today. The cold start is brief but sharp, and slick spots remain a concern where snowmelt refroze before dawn.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, clear skies and dry air dominate through the end of the workweek, allowing cold nights and steady daytime warming. Morning lows hover in the teens and lower 20s, while afternoon temperatures rebound into the mid and upper 40s by Friday under abundant sunshine.
Across Mesa County, commuters should watch for patchy ice during early drives, especially on untreated neighborhood roads and shaded stretches near the Colorado River. Calm winds and sunny afternoons will help melt lingering ice, but refreezing after sunset keeps the flash-freeze risk in play. Residents are urged to slow down during early travel hours and allow extra stopping distance.
By the weekend, the pattern shifts noticeably. High pressure strengthens, skies stay mostly clear, and temperatures climb quickly. Saturday brings highs near 50 degrees, with Sunday pushing into the mid-50s, a dramatic change from the biting mornings earlier in the week. Outdoor plans look favorable, though cold mornings will still require winter layers.
Looking beyond the weekend, NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook signals drier conditions for much of the central U.S. while above-normal warmth expands across the southern and eastern states into early February. Western Colorado stays on the quieter side, with no major storms indicated for now.
Conditions can change fast this time of year. Check back for updates, and if you’re traveling early or late, plan for icy patches. How cold did it feel where you live this morning?
Five Day Forecast for Grand Junction, Colorado
- Today: Partly sunny, high near 44°F
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 46°F
- Friday: Sunny, high near 48°F
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 51°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 54°F
