GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – The early morning sky hangs low and gray, cool air spilling quietly through the Grand Valley. At 45°F, the pavement still holds a trace of last night’s dampness — a subtle reminder that the first in a series of weak November systems brushed the region.
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction says a final push of Pacific moisture may bring a 20% chance of light rain through early Sunday morning, but no major accumulation is expected. The rest of the weekend looks calm, with highs in the mid-50s and only patchy clouds drifting over the Book Cliffs. Winds stay light, mostly under 5 mph, keeping conditions stable for travelers along I-70 and the surrounding high desert roads.
Saturday will be the best day for outdoor errands and early Thanksgiving prep — dry, sunny, and seasonably mild. Sunday brings a weak disturbance, but most of the valley will stay dry after dawn. Roads may see brief dampness, but no weather-related travel impacts are likely across western Colorado.
Looking ahead, Monday through Thanksgiving Day trends clear and cooler, with highs near 50°F and lows dipping into the upper 20s. It’s a stretch of ideal travel weather across the Western Slope before national patterns turn wintry.
Meteorologists are watching a stronger system that could drop 3–10 inches of snow across the Midwest and Great Lakes between November 25 and December 3, hinting at a broader winter shift just as December begins. For now, Grand Junction gets a peaceful break — dry skies, light winds, and a late-autumn calm before the country’s next big weather turn.
Five-Day Forecast for Grand Junction, CO:
Fri: 53/33 – Clearing skies; calm winds.
Sat: 56/35 – Mostly sunny, light breeze.
Sun: 55/31 – Spotty morning showers; mild.
Mon: 53/27 – Sunny and calm.
Tue: 45/22 – Clear and cool; dry travel.
