GRAND JUNCTION, CO — A thin layer of fog clings to the Grand Valley this morning, while low clouds drift lazily across the mesas. It’s a quiet, gray start to the weekend — but subtle changes in the air signal that a shift is coming for western Colorado.
The National Weather Service in Grand Junction reports that isolated showers could develop late Sunday, bringing a brief spell of moisture before the region dries out for the Thanksgiving travel rush. Rainfall will be light, with limited impact expected for local roads. Still, early travelers on I-70 or mountain routes should stay alert for reduced visibility or slick pavement during brief showers Sunday afternoon.
After the system passes, sunshine returns by Monday, kicking off a stretch of calm, crisp late-fall weather. Highs will hover in the low to mid-50s through midweek, with cool, clear nights dipping into the 20s. Light winds from the west will keep conditions pleasant for travel and outdoor plans.
The mild pattern holds through Thanksgiving Day, when sunny skies and highs near 50°F are expected — ideal for regional travel, early holiday decorating, or outdoor gatherings. Nationally, a major cold front is expected to bring snow and travel disruptions to parts of the Midwest and East by November 25–December 3, but western Colorado should stay quiet through the holiday.
Five-Day Outlook (Grand Junction, CO)
- Sunday: Isolated showers, high 53°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 52°F
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 46°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 47°F
- Thanksgiving Day: Clear and mild, high 50°F
