Grand Junction Winter Forecast: Insights from the Farmer’s Almanac

If there is one thing Colorado wants for Christmas, it's snow. Snow and lots of it. After a scorching hot summer and very active wildfire season, it’s going to take a cold and snowy winter to get back on track.

Keep scrolling as we break down what the Farmer’s Almanac 2025–2026 Winter Weather Forecast means for Western Colorado. Zooming in on expected temperatures, snowfall & precipitation, and the timing of cold snaps on the way later this year.

What to Know: Temperatures & Trends

The Farmer’s Almanac 2025–2026 forecast says most of the state should expect a colder and snowier than average winter this year. Their forecast, found here, calls for extended periods of below-normal temperatures and frequent storms.

• Grand Junction is such a great place to live if you love the mountains, but not necessarily the snow. We still get snow, but it's usually up at Powderhorn on the Grand Mesa. The Rockies shield the Grand Valley most years, leaving us with milder temps and less snowfall than the ski towns. Icy mornings are still a regular thing, though, but at least it’s not winter in Gunnison.
• Like many years, parts of Colorado will be colder and snowier, and other parts will be mild yet unstable. The almanac’s forecast for Grand Junction points to below-average temperatures, with the coldest stretches hitting in mid-December, early January, and early February. Most winters, the temperature swings overnight are the most unpredictable part of the season.

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What’s Coming: Snow & Precipitation Details

The Farmer’s Almanac 2025-2026 hints that snowfall in Colorado is expected to be above average to wetter than normal. This could mean more precipitation than in recent years, not record-breaking, but perhaps requiring more snow removal than usual. A rain/snow mix might be more common, especially during the first few cold snaps.

Winter seems to be headed to Montrose, Delta, and Ouray earlier than usual, with some areas experiencing snow as early as late fall. Ouray can expect frequent snowstorms, while Montrose and Delta’s weather depends more on elevation and timing.

Critical Dates: Cold Snaps & Winter Milestones

In Western Colorado, you can feel the change from fall to winter by Thanksgiving. The rain in the Grand and Uncompahgre valleys starts to mix with snow on the plateau, the Douglas Pass, and on the Grand Mesa.

Deep cold is expected at times from mid-December through February, when Western Colorado will stand our best chance for snow. Some years, we get that late October winter storm or a sharp freeze, so make sure you have our station app on your phone with notifications on for updates.