GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – Clear skies stretch across the Grand Valley this morning, with the faint glow of sunrise catching the Book Cliffs and a crisp, dry chill in the air. Temperatures hover in the low 40s before another mild November day unfolds — but by midweek, that easy warmth begins to fade.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, highs near 70 today will slide back into the 60s by Wednesday as a drier, cooler airmass pushes east of the Rockies. Winds from the southeast early will turn northwest midweek, signaling the start of a subtle but steady fall transition. Nights will cool sharply, with lows dipping into the upper 30s to near 40 through Thursday.
While no rain or snow is expected through the week, this dry stretch offers a window for last-minute leaf cleanup or early holiday decorating before temperatures begin a more noticeable drop this weekend. Residents planning Veterans Day travel should take note: models hint at a possible pattern change next week, with colder air spilling south and the first mountain snow chances reemerging.
For now, travelers along I-70 can expect dry pavement and clear skies, though brisk afternoon winds may kick up some dust on open stretches east of Fruita. Keep jackets handy for late evenings, and prepare for colder mornings heading into Friday and Saturday.
Five-Day Forecast for Grand Junction, CO:
Mon: 70/40 – Mostly sunny; light winds turning west in afternoon.
Tue: 68/40 – Sunny, dry; cooler breeze develops late.
Wed: 70/42 – Mostly clear; mild afternoon, cooler night.
Thu: 64/37 – Mostly sunny; light northwest breeze.
Fri: 62/38 – Partly cloudy; cooler start, brisk evening air.
