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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.

light rain,mist

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 02 Jan 09:05 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ENE Olathe CO

  • Today

    Today: Showers, mainly before 11am. High near 46. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 46 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 50. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 50 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely before 11am, then rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    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 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers, mainly before 11am. High near 46. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 50. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Snow showers likely before 11am, then rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles ENE Olathe CO
 38.65°N 107.88°W (Elev. 5863 ft)
Last Update:
6:47 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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