Rain is on track to return late this weekend following a dry break from recent precipitation, according to a September 3 report.
While much of the area will experience dry conditions to start the weekend, scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to increase late Sunday and could persist through Monday morning.
Friday is forecast to be sunny or mostly sunny. A few stray showers or thunderstorms are possible around Cortez, Dove Creek, Dolores, and Durango, while some showers may occur in the mountains near the Continental Divide. Most areas across Western Colorado are expected to remain dry.
Afternoon high temperatures are projected to reach near 85 degrees in Grand Junction, 84 degrees in Montrose, 86 degrees in Delta, 81 degrees in Cortez, and 91 degrees in Moab. Morning lows are expected to be near 61 degrees in Grand Junction, 54 degrees in Montrose, 58 degrees in Delta, 52 degrees in Cortez, and 63 degrees in Moab.
Saturday is expected to be dry, making it the preferred day for outdoor activities. On Sunday, scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely to increase late in the day and during the evening, though many areas may miss the rain during the daylight hours.
Heavy storms could cause flash flooding. Wildfire burn areas from this summer or the previous three to four summers are especially prone to flash flooding and debris slides. Additionally, streams and creeks that empty into rocky canyons are highly prone to flash flooding, even if they are currently dry.
