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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Montrose, Montrose Regional Airport (KMTJ)

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

Clear

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed SSE 6 MPH
Barometer 30.54 in (1034.2 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 30 Dec 08:05 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ENE Olathe CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 45. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 45. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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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:
6:32 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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