Grand Junction, CO – Colorado residents can expect one more stretch of perfect fall weather before a wet pattern moves in late Thursday. Sunshine will dominate early this week across Mesa County, with warm afternoons ideal for outdoor plans, leaf viewing, and Halloween decorating.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, high temperatures will climb into the low 80s through Wednesday, keeping skies clear and winds light. However, a change is on the horizon as a fall cold front pushes toward western Colorado Thursday evening. Showers and possible thunderstorms could develop late Thursday night, bringing cooler conditions into Friday and the weekend.
Drivers along U.S. Highway 50 and I-70 should be alert for slick conditions by Friday morning as scattered showers move through. While flooding risks remain low, brief downpours and reduced visibility could affect early commuters.
Friday’s high is forecast near 70°F, followed by a gradual cool-down into the upper 60s by the weekend. Saturday may bring lingering light showers before sunnier, cooler weather returns for Sunday and Columbus Day, with highs in the mid-60s.
Five-Day Outlook (Grand Junction Area):
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 75°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny and warm, high 81°F.
- Thursday: Slight chance of storms late, high 81°F.
- Friday: Showers likely, high 70°F.
- Saturday: Cooler, scattered showers, high near 69°F.
