Jr. Forecaster

Hey kids, have you ever wanted to become a television weather forecaster?  If you are in 3rd, 4th or 5th Grade... now is your chance.

Every Friday NewsChannel Five will give you the opportunity to be part of the daily weather show from the Storm Center Five weather center.  To become a Jr. Forecaster, just click on the "Raindrop" and follow the instructions.  

All you need to do is print out the coloring book page, color it any way you like, then on the back tell us a quick weather story.  The story can be about a snow storm, some scary lightning or just a pleasant sunny day that you remember.  When you are finished drop off the artwork and essay page at:

News Channel 5
345 Hillcrest Manor
Grand Junction

And don't forget to visit Robbie the Raindrop's very own web site...

We want your weather pics!!
Have you captured a lightning show from your backyard? Or a heavy afternoon thunderstorm? Or a beautiful sunrise or sunset? We want to see your weather photos. Your photo could be featured in our on-line weather gallery and may even be aired in the weather segment during the News Channel 5 newscast. Click Here to submit your own pictures.
click for story Palisade, Central, Grand Junction Football Preview
September 01, 2010/8:06 PM
By: Jason Snavely
We head to Palisade where they are known for their sweet and succulent peaches and also the bitter bite of their Bulldogs.  » read more
click for story Lincecum finally wins again for Giants
September 01, 2010/10:06 PM
By JANIE McCAULEY - AP Sports Writer
Pinch-runner Darren Ford scored the go-ahead run from second base on a wild pitch and throwing error in the eighth inning, helpi  » read more
click for story Rockies reliever Corpas to have elbow surgery
September 01, 2010/8:03 PM
Associated Press
Colorado Rockies right-handed reliever Manuel Corpas needs reconstructive Tommy John elbow surgery.  » read more
click for story Clifton Teen Dead in Shooting
September 01, 2010/7:06 PM
By: Matt Kroschel
A normally quiet neighborhood in Clifton is in shock after a teen is shot and killed.  » read more
click for story Medical Marijuana Ban Looming
September 01, 2010/7:00 PM
By: Hilary Martin
The Grand Junction City Council moves to draft an ordinance banning medical marijuana dispensaries within city limits.  » read more
click for story “Out of Control” Man Causes Grand Junction School Lockdown
September 01, 2010/6:56 PM
By: Maura Kennedy
Mesa County students are put on lockdown after a man goes out of control.  » read more
click for story Controversial Drilling Pad Under Investigation
September 01, 2010/6:55 PM
By: John Dzenitis
A Battlement Mesa drilling pad is under investigation for alleged violations.  » read more
click for story Mesa County Sees Increase in Infant Deaths
September 01, 2010/6:50 PM
By: Maura Kennedy
Mesa County has seen an increase in the number of infants who have died while they slept.  » read more
click for story Foster Kids: National Numbers Down, Mesa County Up
September 01, 2010/6:43 PM
By: Maura Kennedy
New federal figures show that the number of U.S. kids in foster care has dropped 8% in just one year.  » read more
click for story Mesa County Sees Four New Cases of West Nile Virus
September 01, 2010/6:35 PM
By: Maura Kennedy
Mosquitoes trapped in the Grand Junction area have tested positive for West Nile Virus.  » read more
All Quiet on the Western Slope
09/01/10 - 10:41 PM
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Each day we seem to get a little bit warmer and a little bit drier as the weather pattern in the region has not changed much since Monday.  Look for more of the same through the end of the week and into the weekend as the clouds stay north of the state and the dry air filters in from the northwest, west and southwest.  There will be a chance for the northern corner of the state to get some below freezing temperatures Thursday night into Friday as well as Friday night into Saturday, but the temps will only be below 32 degrees for a short while, therefore most crops and tender vegetation will not suffer.  As far as the Labor Day weekend is concerned, look for the weather to be quiet, warm and dry to start, then a few thunderstorms may pop up over the high country Monday afternoon.  Drier and cooler air is set to arrive next week as we kick off the meteorological autumn.

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