Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mississippi Valley; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms will persist tonight across the Middle Mississippi Valley, producing damaging winds, large to very large hail and several tornadoes. Low humidity and windy conditions will continue to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions across the southern High Plains into midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Montrose, Montrose Regional Airport (KMTJ)

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

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Apr 03:05 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles N Ridgway CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers between noon and 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 58 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers between noon and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles N Ridgway CO
 38.33°N 107.75°W (Elev. 6798 ft)
1:31 am MDT Apr 28, 2026
3am MDT Apr 28, 2026-6pm MDT May 4, 2026
 
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