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

Montrose, Montrose Regional Airport (KMTJ)

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

Clear

62°F

17°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed SW 16 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Apr 09:53 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles N Ridgway CO

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph becoming south southeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain showers likely before midnight, then snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 36. South wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers before noon, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 50. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 50 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a chance of snow showers between 9pm and midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph becoming south southeast 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Rain showers likely before midnight, then snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 36. South wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Snow showers before noon, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 50. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a chance of snow showers between 9pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles N Ridgway CO
 38.33°N 107.75°W (Elev. 6798 ft)
8:57 am MDT Apr 12, 2026
10am MDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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