Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cortez-Montezuma County Airport (KCEZ)

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

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 37%
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Apr 03:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Cortez CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers before 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 20 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 67. Breezy, with a southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a southeast wind 10 to 20 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 67. Breezy, with a southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cortez CO
 37.35°N 108.57°W (Elev. 6020 ft)
1:37 am MDT Apr 11, 2026
3am MDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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