Grand Junction Sees Continued Warm Temperatures, But Cooler Weather on the Way

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Grand Junction has seen high temperatures in the 80s, just shy of record highs, but the area is expected to start cooling down over the next week. Temperatures will drop closer to average in the 60s, and the region will see more rainfall starting on Sunday and continuing through Wednesday.

Why it matters

The unseasonably warm weather in Grand Junction has been unusual for this time of year, but the return to more typical spring temperatures and rainfall will be welcomed by residents after a prolonged dry spell.

The details

Grand Junction has seen high temperatures in the 80s, just one degree shy of the record of 80 degrees. However, the area will begin to gradually cool down, with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s over the next few days. By early next week, temperatures are expected to drop to the upper 60s and low 70s, which is closer to average for this time of year. The change in weather patterns will also bring more rainfall, with disturbances in the atmosphere leading to scattered showers starting on Sunday and becoming more significant on Monday and Tuesday.

• On Monday, scattered rainfall is expected, mainly near the San Juan mountains.
• On Tuesday, rain is forecast to arrive in the Grand Valley and continue into Wednesday.

What’s next

As the high pressure dome moves out of the area, the weather pattern is expected to shift, bringing more typical spring conditions with cooler temperatures and increased rainfall to the Grand Junction region.