Grand Junction Weather

It sure seems like we are experiencing some unusually nice weather in the Grand Valley as we get into December, but it's really not unusual at all.

The Grand Valley will be cooling down significantly beginning Tuesday.

The Old Farmer's Almanac is predicting typical snowfall for the 2020 winter in Western Colorado.

Strong winds are blowing through the Grand Valley today prompting warnings from the National Weather Service.

You may or may not believe in global warming, but 2015 is on the verge of going down as the hottest year in centuries.

Snow in April, two days before your first golf outing of the year is not alarming - especially if it snows for just a short time. But, when huge snowflakes are still falling three hours later, there is cause for concern - and panic.

You never know what to expect when it comes to January weather in Western Colorado, which means we should be thankful for temperatures in the 40s.

You can't seem to talk to anyone in Grand Junction these days without the subject of how cold this winter has been being part of the conversation. So, just how cold is it?

It is no secret that the current weather pattern in Grand Junction is well below normal. While we have been "enjoying" daytime highs in the 20s, the normal high this time of year is around 35 degrees.  The normal low is about 14 degrees but we have been seeing those overnight temperatures dipping below zero. It could be worse. A lot worse.

OK, I know that Labor Day is the signal that Summer is ending, and it is time to get ready for fall. However, looking at the calender, Fall does not officially arrive until September 22nd. Mother Nature even knows this, looking at the forecasted temperatures of the 90's all this week. So why is it the national retailers have already pulled ALL of their summer stuff? Let me tell you why I am asking