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Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Montrose, Montrose Regional Airport (KMTJ)

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

Clear

52°F

11°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Mar 03:35 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Montrose Co. Arpt CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the morning.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the morning.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Montrose Co. Arpt CO
 38.52°N 107.86°W (Elev. 5899 ft)
Last Update:
3:42 am MDT Mar 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am MDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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