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Above Average Temperatures for the West and Central Plains; Lake Effect Snow Continues

Well above average temperatures will prevail across the Plains and the West Coast this week, while a cold front will bring Arctic air to the South and East Coast Thursday and Friday. Lake effect snow is forecast downwind of the Great Lakes through Thursday along and behind the Arctic front, as well as mountain snow across the Southern Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Cortez-Montezuma County Airport (KCEZ)

Lat: 37.30706°NLon: 108.62644°WElev: 5902.0ft.

Clear

39°F

4°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.33 in (1027.09 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Jan 11:53 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Cortez CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Cortez CO
 37.3°N 108.64°W (Elev. 5807 ft)
Last Update:
10:47 pm MST Jan 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am MST Jan 14, 2026-6pm MST Jan 20, 2026
 
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