Grand Junction, CO – Warmer, dry conditions will hold for one more day, but a significant shift arrives Sunday as a new storm system moves across western Colorado, bringing mountain snow and valley rain through Monday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, precipitation will begin Sunday morning, with the most intense snowfall expected Sunday afternoon into early Monday. Snow accumulations will primarily impact high-elevation areas, while lower valleys see periods of rain. Forecasters note some uncertainty remains regarding when snow levels will drop low enough to affect major mountain passes, but travel effects are possible through Monday morning.
The heaviest bands of snow are projected across the central and southern Colorado mountains, including areas near Telluride, Ouray, Crested Butte, Aspen, and Vail. The storm’s timing could create reduced visibility and slick conditions for drivers heading over higher passes such as Red Mountain, McClure, and Vail Pass, especially late Sunday into Monday.
Meteorologists say precipitation will taper off gradually by Monday afternoon before another system approaches midweek, bringing the potential for a second round of snow and rain.
Residents and travelers across western Colorado are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts, prepare for changing road and weather conditions, and give themselves extra travel time beginning Sunday morning.
