GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Gray clouds and damp streets greet much of western Colorado early this Thursday as the region shakes off a chilly, rain-soaked night. Temperatures hover in the low 50s at sunrise, but skies will gradually brighten as a drier air mass pushes in from Utah, setting up a calm but cool end to the workweek.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms will taper through midday, with partial clearing expected by late afternoon. Southeast winds near 10 mph could make it feel brisk for those headed out early. Road surfaces along U.S. 50 and I-70 may remain slick through midmorning, especially across shaded canyon stretches.
By Friday, sunshine begins a steady return, though a chill will linger in the air. Highs will hold in the mid-60s before falling to the low 40s by nightfall. Clear skies and calm winds will allow for rapid cooling in low valleys—ideal conditions for patchy frost by early Saturday. Residents should protect garden plants, outdoor taps, and sensitive crops as this marks one of the season’s first true fall cooldowns.
The weekend itself looks spectacular: bright sun, dry air, and light winds, with highs near 68°F Saturday and mid-60s Sunday. It’s a perfect stretch for outdoor cleanup or early holiday decorating. Still, the pattern shift hints at the season ahead—colder air and possible early snow signals creeping toward the Rockies next week.
Five-Day Forecast for Grand Junction, CO:
Thu: 65/47 – Scattered showers, slight chance of thunder; partial clearing late.
Fri: 65/42 – Becoming sunny and calm; cooler by evening.
Sat: 68/44 – Sunny, crisp morning; patchy frost in valleys early.
Sun: 66/40 – Partly sunny; light breeze and dry air.
Mon: 62/41 – Mostly sunny; colder air builds east of the Divide.
