Colorado – A cool, crisp start greets Grand Junction this early Friday as clouds linger west of town and a subtle November shift approaches. Light winds move over the valley, and the air feels calmer than earlier this week, but changes line up for the weekend. Residents planning travel or outdoor cleanup should prepare for wet pavement and slower movement by Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, today stays mostly sunny with highs near the upper 60s as winds ease toward midday. Conditions stay steady into Saturday, which looks pleasant for errands, leaf work, or early holiday decoration. Southeast winds remain light, but forecasters urge residents to watch for thicker clouds building late in the afternoon.
Showers grow more likely Sunday as a broad Pacific disturbance pushes across Utah into western Colorado. According to NWS meteorologists, rain should begin during the day with a 70 percent chance of precipitation. A few rumbles of thunder could appear after 5 p.m., though severe weather remains unlikely. Travel along I-70 from Fruita to De Beque may slow during the wettest period. Keep phones charged and avoid fast driving on slick stretches.
Sunday night turns wetter with an 80 percent chance of showers and a drop into the upper 30s. To be fair, this system is mild, but models hint at a subtle “winter tease” next week as colder air edges into the Rockies. No snow issues are expected yet in the Grand Valley, though higher terrain east of town could see a light mix later this month as Thanksgiving nears.
A quieter pattern returns Monday and Tuesday, but clouds may still deliver brief showers. November keeps shifting, and early-season mood swings usually grow sharper from here.
Five-Day Forecast for Grand Junction, CO:
Fri: 68/40 – Mostly sunny; light winds and pleasant November air.
Sat: 67/43 – Partly sunny; clouds thicken late with calm winds.
Sun: 63/39 – Showers likely; a few storms possible after 5 p.m.
Mon: 53/35 – Mostly cloudy; slight shower chance late day.
Tue: 53/35 – Mostly cloudy; brief showers possible west of town.
