Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Montrose, Montrose Regional Airport (KMTJ)

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

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed SSE 6 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 27 Apr 02:53 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles N Ridgway CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of rain showers before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 9am, then a chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of rain showers before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 9am, then a chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles N Ridgway CO
 38.33°N 107.75°W (Elev. 6798 ft)
12:31 am MDT Apr 27, 2026
3am MDT Apr 27, 2026-6pm MDT May 3, 2026
 
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