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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Montrose, Montrose Regional Airport (KMTJ)

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

Clear

39°F

4°C

Humidity 32%
Wind Speed NW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.49 in (1032.51 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 30 Dec 12:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles N Ridgway CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

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

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly 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. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
New Year's Day
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers 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 49.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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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:
10:06 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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