Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Montrose, Montrose Regional Airport (KMTJ)

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

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity	88%
Wind Speed	NNW 5 MPH
Barometer	29.81 in (1009.48 mb)
Dewpoint	29°F (-2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	27°F (-3°C)
Last update	06 Mar 05:53 AM MST

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Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Ridgway CO

Winter Weather Advisory March 6, 06:07am until March 7, 12:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory March 6, 06:07am until March 7, 12:00am
NOW until 12:00am Sat
Winter Weather Advisory
Today
High: 35 °F
Heavy Snow
Tonight
Low: 17 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Saturday
High: 43 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 18 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 51 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 24 °F
Clear
Monday
High: 57 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 30 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow showers, mainly before 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 35. North northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Tonight

Snow showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 17. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 18. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 51. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the morning.

Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 24.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 57.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 30.