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Heavy Snow in the Central/Southern Rockies; Below Average Temperatures in the Central and Eastern US

Moderate to heavy snowfall is expected in the central/southern Rockies and adjacent High Plains today. Lake-enhanced snowfall is expected downwind of the Great Lakes today. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible this evening into tonight across the western Gulf Coast states. Temperatures across much of the central and eastern CONUS will remain below average and chilly to end the week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cortez-Montezuma County Airport (KCEZ)

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

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NW 5 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 03 Dec 05:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles NNE Mesa Verde National Park CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the morning.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 33. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the morning.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 33. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles NNE Mesa Verde National Park CO
 37.29°N 108.45°W (Elev. 7507 ft)
Last Update:
4:11 pm MST Dec 3, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm MST Dec 3, 2025-6pm MST Dec 10, 2025
 
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