Grand Junction, Colo. – Clear skies in western Colorado will give way to a stormier pattern beginning Friday night, with the potential for isolated showers and thunderstorms through Sunday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Grand Junction, Friday will stay mostly sunny with highs near 82, but clouds will increase in the evening. A slight chance of storms develops after 9 p.m. Friday, carrying over into Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Storms are expected to remain scattered, but gusty winds, brief downpours, and lightning could affect outdoor events and travel.
The greatest impacts are likely for areas along U.S. Highway 50 and Interstate 70 corridors, including Grand Junction, Fruita, and Palisade. Visitors heading into the Colorado National Monument and Grand Mesa should be prepared for sudden weather changes in higher elevations.
Drivers are urged to use caution on wet roads during evening hours, and residents should secure outdoor items that could be blown around by strong storm outflows. While chances remain low, the NWS notes lightning and brief heavy rain will be the main threats.
Conditions are expected to clear by Monday, with highs in the low 80s and mostly sunny skies returning to start the new week.
Five Day Forecast for Grand Junction, CO
- Friday: Partly sunny, high near 82. Showers and storms possible late.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny with a 20% chance of storms, high near 82.
- Sunday: 20% chance of storms in the afternoon, high near 83.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 82.
- Tuesday: Sunny, high near 83.
