Grand Junction and Mesa County residents should anticipate a period of wet weather, with showers and thunderstorms possible through Saturday. The forecast indicates potential for heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly in the afternoon and evening hours today and continuing into Friday morning. Temperatures across the region are expected to hover around normal for this time of year.
For today, conditions are forecast to be partly cloudy, with scattered showers and thunderstorms likely to develop this afternoon and evening. These storms are capable of producing heavy rain, which could lead to flash flooding in some areas. Gusty outflow winds and hail are also possible within these afternoon and evening weather systems. High temperatures across the Grand Valley are expected to range in the low to mid 70s. Overnight into tomorrow morning, low temperatures are anticipated to fall into the mid 40s to high 50s.
The chances for morning showers and thunderstorms will continue into Friday. While the morning may see persistent activity, the afternoon hours are expected to bring more isolated to scattered instances of showers and storms. Similar to today, Friday's weather systems are capable of producing heavy rain, gusty outflow winds, hail, and the threat of flash flooding. High temperatures for Friday will again range in the low to mid 70s, with overnight to morning low temperatures projected to be between the mid 40s and high 50s.
As the weekend begins, Grand Junction is expected to see mostly sunny skies on Saturday, offering a favorable start to the weekend, particularly for enjoying what are described as "some of the best peak fall foliage times." However, the clear weather will give way to partly cloudy conditions on Sunday, with a potential for overnight rain by the end of the weekend. High temperatures on Sunday will be near normal, generally ranging in the mid to high 70s, with some areas potentially reaching the low 80s.
Looking ahead to the start of next week, rain and mountain snow are likely for Monday and Tuesday. The snow level is expected to be above 12,000 feet during this period. By Wednesday, mostly sunny conditions are forecast to take over across the region. Temperatures during the latter half of next week are expected to average below normal following the early-week precipitation.
This period of unsettled weather means residents should stay alert to changing conditions, especially regarding potential heavy rainfall and associated flooding risks as storms move through the area.
