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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Montrose, Montrose Regional Airport (KMTJ)

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

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 05:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Montrose CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow showers. Low around 34. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain showers after 9am, then gradually ending. High near 46. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

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

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely before 11am, then rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Low around 34. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain showers after 9am, then gradually ending. High near 46. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Snow showers likely before 11am, then rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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Point Forecast:
Montrose CO
 38.47°N 107.88°W (Elev. 5801 ft)
Last Update:
2:22 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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