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Heavy Lake Effect Snow; Subfreezing Temperatures in the Eastern U.S.

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. The Arctic front will continue to bring increasing winds to the Northeast that will remain gusty. Subfreezing overnight low temperatures will be found as far south as the Gulf Coast. Read More >

Current conditions at

Montrose, Montrose Regional Airport (KMTJ)

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

Clear

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SSE 10 MPH
Barometer 30.53 in (1033.86 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 30 Dec 01:53 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles N Ridgway CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 23. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 46. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then rain showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 23. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then rain showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles N Ridgway CO
 38.33°N 107.75°W (Elev. 6798 ft)
Last Update:
1:37 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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