Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Fire Concerns in the Southern High Plains and Southwest; Late-Season Mountain Snow

Severe storms, including large hail, wind, and perhaps a couple of tornadoes, are possible in the central Plains. Dry, windy conditions and lightning from dry thunderstorms may produce hazardous fire conditions in the Southwest and southern High Plains. Late-season snow is expected in the Northwest and the Great Basin. Heat is spreading across the eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Cortez-Montezuma County Airport (KCEZ)

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

Clear

81°F

27°C

Humidity	11%
Wind Speed	S 18 MPH
Barometer	29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint	23°F (-5°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	16 May 04:35 PM MDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NNE Mesa Verde National Park CO

Tonight
Low: 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
and Breezy
then Mostly
Clear
Sunday
High: 66 °F
Sunny then
Mostly Sunny
and Breezy
Sunday Night
Low: 46 °F
Breezy.
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 52 °F
Breezy.
Rain/Snow
then Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 37 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 58 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 40 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 66 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 44 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

Sunday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Monday

Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 9am, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. High near 52. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 58.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 66.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 69.