GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Morning light glints off the Book Cliffs as calm, dry air settles across the valley floor. The Western Slope starts this week under a blanket of sunshine — a stretch of steady, comfortable warmth before a subtle cool-down later in the week.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, high pressure will keep skies clear and temperatures above normal through Tuesday. Afternoon highs will reach the upper 60s to near 70°F each day, with chilly nights dipping into the upper 30s and low 40s. Winds stay gentle, around 5 to 10 mph, though brief gusts may stir near the base of the Grand Mesa Monday afternoon.
Travelers along I-70 can expect ideal conditions — no rain, dry pavement, and excellent visibility through midweek. The mild, steady weather also offers a perfect stretch for outdoor projects, vineyard work, or early holiday decorating.
By Wednesday and Thursday, a modest dip in temperatures will bring highs into the mid-60s as weak northerly flow develops. No precipitation is expected, but a few clouds may drift over the valley midweek. Longer-range models show La Niña maintaining a dry pattern across western Colorado for now, though the second half of November could bring the season’s first mountain snow chances — likely after mid-month.
Residents should still prepare for chilly mornings and the possibility of frost in shaded low-lying areas. The growing season has ended, but fall remains firmly in place across the Grand Valley — crisp mornings, bright skies, and calm November afternoons.
Five-Day Outlook for Grand Junction, CO:
Mon: 69/40 – Mostly sunny; calm and mild.
Tue: 68/41 – Sunny; light east breeze.
Wed: 69/42 – Mostly sunny; cooler evening.
Thu: 64/34 – Bright skies; cool morning start.
Fri: 67/38 – Mostly sunny; tranquil and dry.
