Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Montrose, Montrose Regional Airport (KMTJ)

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

Rain

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 9 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 02 Jan 10:05 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles N Ridgway CO

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 10:22am until January 2, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 10:22am until January 2, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers before 11am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers between noon and 4pm. High near 43. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
A chance of snow showers before 11am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles N Ridgway CO
 38.33°N 107.75°W (Elev. 6798 ft)
9:38 am MST Jan 2, 2026
10am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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