Highlighting specific activities your local National Weather Service office in Grand Junction was engaged in during 2022
NWS Grand Junction
Photo of a sunset over the Colorado National Monument.
Photo of a lake on the Grand Mesa with snow covered ground and trees around its banks. Golden leaves from aspen trees in the fall are also seen in the foreground against the white snow backdrop.
Photo of smoke column produced from the Simms Fire located over the Uncompahgre Plateau.
Photo of fog across mountain valleys in western Colorado
Photo of cloud to ground lightning strikes over Canyonlands National Park at night.
Photo of a sunset behind a mountain peak in western Colorado with a lake and wildflowers in the foreground.
Photo of a smoky sunset due to nearby wildfire smoke over a flowing stream in front of a mountain range in western Colorado
Image of the DOW7 mobile radar truck
Various images of the DOW operating from Lookout Mountain above Glenwood Springs, Colorado, overseeing the Glenwood Canyon area during a 7 day period in which the WSR-88D in Grand Junction was temporarily out of service.
Various images of the DOW operating from Lookout Mountain above Glenwood Springs, Colorado, overseeing the Glenwood Canyon area during a 7 day period in which the WSR-88D in Grand Junction was temporarily out of service.
View over Lookout Mountain where the mobile DOW radar was positioned.
Various images of the DOW operating from Lookout Mountain above Glenwood Springs, Colorado, overseeing the Glenwood Canyon area during a 7 day period in which the WSR-88D in Grand Junction was temporarily out of service.
Various images of the DOW operating from Lookout Mountain above Glenwood Springs, Colorado, overseeing the Glenwood Canyon area during a 7 day period in which the WSR-88D in Grand Junction was temporarily out of service.
Another view of the location for the mobile DOW radar operating over Lookout Mountain with virga rain showers overhead.
Various images of the DOW operating from Lookout Mountain above Glenwood Springs, Colorado, overseeing the Glenwood Canyon area during a 7 day period in which the WSR-88D in Grand Junction was temporarily out of service.
Graphic slide of the Top 10 weather events of 2022.
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Photo of dense fog filling in the Grand Valley which is surrounded by snow covered ground. Image taken from an overlook over the Colorado National Monument with red rock cliffs standing out against the snow covered ground and peaks.
Graphic showing the planned radar upgrades and dates of occurrence of when the radar would be unavailable. Image is of dome removal to perform the pedestal SLEP work.
Photo of a sunset over a snow covered field in the Colorado National Monument with fog in the distance and some hoar frost on the plants due to extreme cold.
Photo of a sunset over Douglas Pass as it overlooks the Grand Valley below.
Photo of the Ute Mountain Workshop group consisting of climate partners from state, regional and national organizations along with a couple NWS Grand Junction employees. Image is taken in Towaoc, Colorado showing the backdrop of a desert canyon like landscape.
Photo of a sunset across a vast Utah desert landscape with mountain peak in the distance.
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Fun Outside the Office...
Annual Christmas Tree Cutting Ceremony on the Grand Mesa
Various photos of the Office Christmas Tree Cutting ceremony and decorating in the office. Pictured outdoors on the Grand Mesa selecting and cutting down the tree: Erin Walter, Brianna Bealo, Megan Stackhouse and Bandit (Erin's dog).
Various photos of the Office Christmas Tree Cutting ceremony and decorating in the office. Pictured outdoors on the Grand Mesa selecting and cutting down the tree: Erin Walter, Brianna Bealo, Megan Stackhouse and Bandit (Erin's dog).
Various photos of the Office Christmas Tree Cutting ceremony and decorating in the office. Pictured outdoors on the Grand Mesa selecting and cutting down the tree: Erin Walter, Brianna Bealo, Megan Stackhouse and Bandit (Erin's dog).
Various photos of the Office Christmas Tree Cutting ceremony and decorating in the office. Pictured outdoors on the Grand Mesa selecting and cutting down the tree: Erin Walter, Brianna Bealo, Megan Stackhouse and Bandit (Erin's dog).
Various photos of the Office Christmas Tree Cutting ceremony and decorating in the office. Pictured outdoors on the Grand Mesa selecting and cutting down the tree: Erin Walter, Brianna Bealo, Megan Stackhouse and Bandit (Erin's dog).
Various photos of the Office Christmas Tree Cutting ceremony and decorating in the office. Pictured outdoors on the Grand Mesa selecting and cutting down the tree: Erin Walter, Brianna Bealo, Megan Stackhouse and Bandit (Erin's dog).
The group enjoying hot cocoa after successfully selecting and cutting down the office Christmas Tree.
Various photos of decorating the tree in the office. Pictured in the office decorating the tree: Erin Walter, Norv Larson, Scott Stearns and Bandit.
Various photos of decorating the tree in the office. Pictured in the office decorating the tree: Erin Walter, Norv Larson, Scott Stearns and Bandit.
Various photos of decorating the tree in the office. Pictured in the office decorating the tree: Erin Walter, Norv Larson, Scott Stearns and Bandit.
Pictured outdoors on the Grand Mesa selecting and cutting down the tree: Erin Walter, Brianna Bealo, Megan Stackhouse and Bandit (Erin's dog). Pictured in the office decorating the tree: Erin Walter, Norv Larson, Scott Stearns and Bandit.
