Heat Across the Center of the Nation; Severe Thunderstorms Across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley

Heat expands across the Desert Southwest, Plains, Mississippi Valley and Midwest into Monday. Fire weather concerns continue for portions of the Intermountain West. Active monsoonal moisture fuels thunderstorms over the Southwest with possible flash flooding. Tropical cyclone Fausto in the Pacific, should weaken as it approaches Hawaii; Dangerous surf, swells and rip currents are expected. Read More >

Current conditions at

Montrose, Montrose Regional Airport (KMTJ)

Lat: 38.505°NLon: 107.8975°WElev: 5758.0ft.

thunder

90°F

32°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed NW 11 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 26 Jul 04:53 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles N Ridgway CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  High near 89. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. East wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers between 11pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers between 9pm and 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. High near 89. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles N Ridgway CO
 38.24°N 107.74°W (Elev. 6936 ft)
3:48 pm MDT Jul 26, 2026
5pm MDT Jul 26, 2026-6pm MDT Aug 2, 2026
 
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