Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Cortez-Montezuma County Airport (KCEZ)

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

Clear

55°F

13°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed SSW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 09 Mar 12:00 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Cortez CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 66. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a light and variable wind becoming west northwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy, with a north wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 66. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a light and variable wind becoming west northwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy, with a north wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Cortez CO
 37.3°N 108.64°W (Elev. 5807 ft)
10:13 am MDT Mar 9, 2026
12pm MDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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