Heavy Rain and Mountain Snow Lingers in California; Winter Storm Impacting the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.

An atmospheric river will wind down through today across California with lingering heavy rainfall, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds. A wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow will cause hazardous travel conditions for the Great Lakes into the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England today through Saturday morning. Areas of tree damage and power outages are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Montrose, Montrose Regional Airport (KMTJ)

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

Clear

41°F

5°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed SE 6 MPH
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 26 Dec 08:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Montrose CO

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 54. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain showers before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers.  High near 47. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 54. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Rain showers before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. High near 47. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Montrose CO
 38.45°N 107.83°W (Elev. 5997 ft)
6:53 am MST Dec 26, 2025
8am MST Dec 26, 2025-6pm MST Jan 1, 2026
 
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