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Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Montrose, Montrose Regional Airport (KMTJ)

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

Clear

63°F

17°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed ESE 8 MPH
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.34 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Mar 09:05 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Montrose Co. Arpt CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the morning.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Montrose Co. Arpt CO
 38.49°N 108°W (Elev. 5876 ft)
Last Update:
7:06 pm MDT Mar 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm MDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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