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Monday afternoon on the Western Slope

63° and light rain across the Slope, with 14 things still on today. Little storm risk on the trails today, and US-6E is closed.

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Weather63° light rain64° Grand Junction · 50° Telluride Alerts6 advisoriesUS-6E closed TrailsGoodLittle storm risk on the trails today. Good conditions from the rivers to the high country.Roads2 delaysUS-6E closed Open now6,657 placesOpen right now

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Yappy Hour at Riverside Pub

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Sunday is the day to be outside. 58° with storm chance near 11%. Friday runs to 35% after noon, so keep that one for town.

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Shop Sundays MontroseFree

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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Montrose · Moderate

Only a 11% storm chance, so the day stays open.

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2:00pEat after

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Cimarron Coffee Roasters

Montrose · Food & Drink · open till 3:00p · 5.0 (146)

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Vail Bike Tech

Vail · wheelchair accessible · parking available

Since 1987, Vail Bike Tech has served as Lionshead’s full-service bicycle rental and repair hub, positioned…

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Monday afternoon on the Western Slope