Colorado wakes up to a sharp 21-degree freeze across Grand Junction, and slick patches could linger on shaded roads this morning. The air feels crisp and dry, and wind chills hover in the teens. Any moisture left on bridges or overpasses could refreeze, creating brief flash-freeze spots for early drivers.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, skies stay sunny today with a high near 39 degrees. Light southeast winds shift north this afternoon. Clear skies tonight will allow temperatures to fall to around 15 degrees, keeping icy patches possible again by early Sunday.
By Sunday afternoon, conditions moderate quickly. Highs climb to 44 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Snowpack and puddles will melt during peak heating, then refreeze after sunset as temperatures dip into the lower 20s. Plan extra time if traveling early.
The warming trend accelerates Monday. Highs reach the lower 50s with mostly sunny skies. By Tuesday and Wednesday, Grand Junction pushes into the mid to upper 50s. That’s a 35-degree swing from this morning’s freeze.
Road conditions improve each afternoon, but mornings remain cold enough for slick spots through the weekend. Keep coats handy at sunrise, and watch for shaded ice along I-70 and neighborhood side streets.
Longer range signals show above-normal temperatures building late next week. Early hints of spring warmth could carry readings into the 60s by the end of the 6- to 10-day window.
Five Day Outlook for Grand Junction, Colorado:
Today: Sunny, high near 39.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 44.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 51.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 53.
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 58.
