Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Cortez-Montezuma County Airport (KCEZ)

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

light snow

32°F

0°C

Humidity	80%
Wind Speed	WSW 4 MPH
Barometer	29.91 in (1012.87 mb)
Dewpoint	27°F (-3°C)
Visibility	3.00 mi
Wind Chill	28°F (-2°C)
Last update	06 Mar 10:35 AM MST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Cortez CO

Today
High: 46 °F
Scattered
Snow Showers
and Breezy
Tonight
Low: 17 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 52 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 19 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 59 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 24 °F
Clear
Monday
High: 65 °F
Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 30 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 67 °F
Sunny then
Sunny and
Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Scattered snow showers, mainly before noon. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 52. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Clear, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the evening.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Clear, with a low around 24.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 65.