Fire Weather Concerns in the Intermountain West into the Plains

Anomalously warm, dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the Intermountain West into the Plains though early this week. Another elevated risk is possible across the central Appalachians. A rapid warm-up is in the forecast beginning Monday across the central and eastern U.S.. Read More >

Current conditions at

Montrose, Montrose Regional Airport (KMTJ)

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

Clear

64°F

18°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed E 8 MPH
Barometer 30.08 in (1018.63 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Mar 10:00 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles S Montrose CO

Red Flag Warning March 30, 12:00pm until March 30, 08:00pm
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Red Flag Warning
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers, mainly after midnight.  Low around 43. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers after noon.  Sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday
Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph becoming south after midnight.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers, mainly after midnight. Low around 43. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers after noon. Sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles S Montrose CO
 38.47°N 107.88°W (Elev. 5801 ft)
9:27 pm MDT Mar 29, 2026
10pm MDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 5, 2026
 
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