GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. – A crisp start to Thursday in western Colorado comes with clear skies and that telltale November bite. Morning commuters will feel the calm before a late-week shift, as a colder and drier air mass slides in by Saturday, ending a brief stretch of mild fall afternoons.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, light winds and sunny skies today will give way to a steady cooling trend through the weekend. Highs will fall from the mid-60s to the lower 60s Friday, and then near 60 by Saturday before dropping closer to freezing each night. The shift marks one of the season’s first sustained cool spells — a sign winter’s early influence is creeping into the Rockies.
For those traveling across I-70 or preparing for Veterans Day events this weekend, expect crisp mornings, bright afternoons, and falling evening temperatures. The air will stay dry for now, though forecasters note early signs of a broader pattern change by mid-November that could bring snow chances north of the Colorado Plateau.
Residents planning outdoor leaf cleanup or holiday decorating should aim for midday warmth and protect pipes, plants, and pets as nighttime lows dip toward the mid-30s. Power crews and farmers alike are watching next week’s setup closely as Arctic air deepens across the Plains — a system that could eventually spill into the Rockies just before the Veterans Day holiday.
Five-Day Forecast for Grand Junction, CO:
Thu: 65/41 – Mild sunshine; light east wind.
Fri: 61/35 – Mostly sunny; cooler breeze by afternoon.
Sat: 60/35 – Sunny, crisp; falling temps late.
Sun: 60/36 – Clear, chilly morning; calm evening.
Mon: 62/36 – Bright and mild; light winds continue.
