Grand Junction, Colorado – Crisp air bites early this morning as clear skies settle over western Colorado, leaving parked cars frosted and sidewalks stiff with cold. Temperatures hover in the teens at daybreak, but brighter skies later today offer a brief break before winter hints at a return.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, no hazardous weather is expected today or tonight, though a weak weather disturbance may bring light mountain snow beginning late Wednesday and continuing into Thursday. Another, stronger system could follow closely behind, increasing snow chances for northern Colorado mountains by Thursday night into Friday.
Across western Colorado, travel conditions remain quiet for now. U.S. Highway 50, Interstate 70 through Glenwood Canyon, and higher passes stay dry early, though nighttime refreezing remains a concern. Melting snow during the day can quickly turn slick after sunset, a classic setup for flash freezing this time of year.
In Grand Junction, afternoon temperatures climb into the low 40s today with calm winds, making it feel almost mild under the sun. By midweek, highs push into the mid-40s before cooler air filters back in late week. Mountain communities from the Elkhead Range to the Park Range should monitor road conditions as light snow develops.
Looking ahead, broader NOAA outlooks suggest colder air persisting across much of the central and eastern U.S. into early February, while precipitation trends ease next week. For western Colorado, winter remains close at hand.
Plan ahead if traveling late week, especially at night. How cold did it feel where you stepped outside this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for Grand Junction, Colorado
- Today: Mostly cloudy early, clearing later. High near 43.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny. High around 45.
- Thursday: Sunny. High near 46.
- Friday: Sunny. High near 48.
- Saturday: Sunny. High near 51.
