Grand Junction, CO – A fast-moving weather system is bringing the chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms to parts of western Colorado and northeast Utah on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Grand Junction.
Forecasters said the main concerns will be gusty winds and lightning, with a smaller chance of heavy rain. Breezy southwesterly winds are expected this afternoon, reaching speeds of 25–35 mph. The unsettled weather will primarily affect higher elevations, but conditions may shift rapidly in the valleys as well.
According to the NWS, temperatures will be running 3–5 degrees warmer than average today, with highs in the 70s and 80s across many areas. While the storms are expected to be scattered, residents and travelers are urged to remain alert, especially in the mountains and open areas where lightning and sudden wind gusts can create hazards.
The system is expected to move quickly, reducing the duration of storm activity but potentially intensifying short bursts of wind or lightning. Officials encourage outdoor recreationists, particularly hikers and campers in the high country, to monitor forecasts closely and seek shelter if storms develop.
Conditions are expected to stabilize later this week, though seasonal fluctuations in temperature and precipitation are likely to continue.
