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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cortez-Montezuma County Airport (KCEZ)

Lat: 37.30706°NLon: 108.62644°WElev: 5902.0ft.

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SW 11 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 07:11 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles S Towaoc CO

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 11am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 51. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 52. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 57. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers between 11am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 51. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 52. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 57. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A chance of snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles S Towaoc CO
 37.05°N 108.7°W (Elev. 5161 ft)
Last Update:
6:47 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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