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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

6 Miles NW Towaoc CO

  • Today

    Today: Snow showers, mainly before 9am. High near 35. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. East southeast 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 41. East southeast wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly before 9am. High near 35. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 38. East southeast 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 41. East southeast wind around 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
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 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Towaoc CO
 37.26°N 108.81°W (Elev. 8645 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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