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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cortez-Montezuma County Airport (KCEZ)

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

Overcast

57°F

14°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed SSE 6 MPH
Barometer 30.3 in (1026.08 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 12:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Cortez CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers before 3pm, then a chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers before 3pm, then a chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Christmas Day
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 5pm. High near 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cortez CO
 37.35°N 108.57°W (Elev. 6020 ft)
Last Update:
8:57 am MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 30, 2025
 
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