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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.

Mist

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 11:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ENE Olathe CO

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

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

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. 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 west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, 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. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
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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:
9:02 pm MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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