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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.

light rain,mist

37°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.12 in (1019.98 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 01 Jan 11:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Towaoc CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 34. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 38 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 34. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Towaoc CO
 37.26°N 108.81°W (Elev. 8645 ft)
Last Update:
9:03 pm MST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm MST Jan 1, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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