Flood Watch
Ends in 1 day 10 h
When
Through Sunday morning.
Where
Portions of southwest Colorado, including the following areas, Animas River Basin, Four Corners/Upper Dolores River, San Juan River Basin and Southwest San Juan Mountains and Utah, including the following areas, Arches/Grand Flat, Canyonlands/Natural Bridges, La Sal and Abajo Mountains and Southeast Utah.
Issued for this forecast zone · National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
What, impacts and precautionsHide details
What
Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.
Impacts
Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, recent burn scars and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.
Additional details
Flooding is imminent or ongoing with additional rounds of showers and thunderstorms expected through Saturday afternoon. Rivers and creeks may still experience high waters even after rainfall has ended.
http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Precautionary actions
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.
Areas: Uncompahgre Plateau/Dallas Divide; Northwestern San Juan Mountains; Southwest San Juan Mountains; Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River; Four Corners/Upper Dolores River; Animas River Basin; San Juan River Basin; Southeast Utah; Arches/Grand Flat; La Sal and Abajo Mountains; Canyonlands/Natural Bridges
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Observed 12:55 AM MDT at KTEX

Mountain Village, CO weather

Overcast and 37°3°, snow ~6–5 AM (96%).

Forecasts differ

Now 37°3°

Cloudy

Wind: 3 mph5 km/h; From the south. Gusts to 30 mph48 km/h around 11 AM
Dew point: 34°1°; Dry, static shocks likely
UV index: 0Low; Moderate 11 AM–5 PM · peak 5
Air quality: 18Good; Main pollutant: PM2.5 (fine particles)

No precipitation expected in the next 2 hours.

From forecast models

Next 48 hours

Good hours for

Dry until 5 AM
Drizzle today 5 AM–tomorrow 6 PM (100%, 2.5 in63 mm)
Gusts to 30 mph48 km/h today 9 AM–noon
High 47°8° today at 2 PM
Hard freeze tomorrow night from 9 PM (low 28°−2°)

TonightNear 35°2° · Rain 5–6 AM (40%)
This morningUp to 44°7° by 11 AM · Rain all morning (70%) · gusts to 30 mph48 km/h
This afternoonNear 45°7° · Rain all afternoon (90%)
TonightDown to 34°1° by 5 AM · Rain all night (100%)
Tomorrow morningUp to 40°4° by 11 AM · Rain all morning (40%)
Tomorrow afternoonNear 41°5° · Rain all afternoon (60%)
Tomorrow nightDown to 28°−2° by midnight · Partly cloudy · rain chance 20% · freezing, low 28°−2°

Hourly forecast, next 48 hours, in the place's local time
Hour	Conditions	Temperature	Feels like	Precipitation	Wind	Humidity	Cloud cover	UV index
Sat 1a	Clear	35°2° (likely 29°−2° to 38°3°)	30°−1°	10%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 7 mph11 km/h	85%	28%	0
Sat 2a	Clear	35°2° (likely 29°−2° to 38°3°)	30°−1°	10%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 8 mph13 km/h	83%	24%	0
Sat 3a	Clear	36°2° (likely 29°−2° to 38°3°)	31°−1°	10%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 9 mph14 km/h	81%	22%	0
Sat 4a	Clear	35°2° (likely 30°−1° to 38°3°)	29°−2°	20%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from E, gusts 10 mph16 km/h	83%	33%	0
Sat 5a	Snow	35°2° (likely 31°−1° to 37°3°)	29°−2°	40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 12 mph19 km/h	84%	70%	0
Sat 6a	Snow	35°2° (likely 31°−1° to 36°2°)	29°−2°	50%, 0.05 in1.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 8 mph13 km/h	86%	75%	0
Sat 7a	Snow	35°2° (likely 31°−1° to 37°3°)	29°−2°	50%, 0.05 in1.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 10 mph15 km/h	86%	67%	0
Sat 8a	Snow	35°2° (likely 32°0° to 39°4°)	29°−2°	60%, 0.05 in1.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 22 mph35 km/h	87%	24%	0
Sat 9a	Snow	38°3° (likely 38°3° to 42°6°)	32°0°	60%, 0.05 in1.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 26 mph42 km/h	86%	61%	1
Sat 10a	Snow	41°5° (likely 39°4° to 44°7°)	36°2°	70%, 0.05 in1.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from SE, gusts 29 mph47 km/h	81%	68%	2
Sat 11a	Snow	44°7° (likely 41°5° to 47°8°)	40°4°	70%, 0.05 in1.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from SSE, gusts 30 mph48 km/h	68%	79%	3
Sat 12p	Heavy snow	46°8° (likely 36°2° to 49°9°)	42°6°	80%, 0.13 in3.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from SSE, gusts 15 mph24 km/h	63%	89%	5
Sat 1p	Drizzle	46°8° (likely 40°4° to 49°9°)	42°6°	80%, 0.13 in3.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from SSE, gusts 23 mph36 km/h	66%	84%	5
Sat 2p	Heavy snow	47°8° (likely 38°3° to 49°9°)	43°6°	80%, 0.13 in3.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from SSE, gusts 16 mph26 km/h	63%	87%	5
Sat 3p	Snow	45°7° (likely 38°3° to 47°8°)	40°4°	90%, 0.13 in3.3 mm	10 mph16 km/h from SSE, gusts 16 mph25 km/h	70%	80%	5
Sat 4p	Heavy snow	44°7° (likely 37°3° to 44°7°)	40°4°	90%, 0.13 in3.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from SSE, gusts 15 mph24 km/h	73%	62%	3
Sat 5p	Snow	43°6° (likely 39°4° to 44°7°)	39°4°	90%, 0.13 in3.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 22 mph35 km/h	78%	69%	1
Sat 6p	Snow	41°5° (likely 34°1° to 42°6°)	37°3°	100%, 0.16 in4.1 mm	5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 14 mph23 km/h	83%	89%	0
Sat 7p	Drizzle	39°4° (likely 33°1° to 40°4°)	35°2°	90%, 0.16 in4.1 mm	5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 9 mph14 km/h	92%	82%	0
Sat 8p	Snow	39°4° (likely 33°1° to 39°4°)	35°2°	90%, 0.16 in4.1 mm	5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 12 mph19 km/h	91%	53%	0
Sat 9p	Snow	39°4° (likely 33°1° to 39°4°)	34°1°	80%, 0.16 in4.1 mm	5 mph8 km/h from ESE, gusts 12 mph20 km/h	89%	83%	0
Sat 10p	Snow	38°3° (likely 32°0° to 38°3°)	33°1°	80%, 0.16 in4.1 mm	5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 10 mph17 km/h	89%	67%	0
Sat 11p	Snow	38°3° (likely 32°0° to 38°3°)	33°1°	80%, 0.16 in4.1 mm	5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 10 mph16 km/h	87%	45%	0
Sun 12a	Snow	37°3° (likely 31°−1° to 37°3°)	32°0°	80%, 0.05 in1.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from SSE, gusts 9 mph14 km/h	87%	78%	0
Sun 1a	Snow	37°3° (likely 31°−1° to 37°3°)	32°0°	80%, 0.05 in1.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 11 mph18 km/h	88%	44%	0
Sun 2a	Snow	37°3° (likely 31°−1° to 37°3°)	32°0°	70%, 0.05 in1.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 12 mph20 km/h	85%	53%	0
Sun 3a	Snow	37°3° (likely 31°−1° to 37°3°)	32°0°	60%, 0.05 in1.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 13 mph20 km/h	83%	73%	0
Sun 4a	Snow	35°2° (likely 30°−1° to 36°2°)	30°−1°	60%, 0.05 in1.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from SE, gusts 20 mph33 km/h	88%	38%	0
Sun 5a	Snow	34°1° (likely 30°−1° to 35°2°)	29°−2°	40%, 0.05 in1.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from SSE, gusts 15 mph24 km/h	87%	74%	0
Sun 6a	Snow	34°1° (likely 29°−2° to 35°2°)	29°−2°	40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from SSE, gusts 11 mph18 km/h	85%	71%	0
Sun 7a	Snow	33°1° (likely 29°−2° to 35°2°)	28°−2°	40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from SSE, gusts 13 mph21 km/h	87%	34%	0
Sun 8a	Snow	33°1° (likely 28°−2° to 36°2°)	28°−2°	40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from SSE, gusts 17 mph27 km/h	86%	26%	0
Sun 9a	Snow	35°2° (likely 32°0° to 37°3°)	29°−2°	40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 17 mph27 km/h	87%	30%	1
Sun 10a	Snow	37°3° (likely 36°2° to 39°4°)	32°0°	40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 18 mph29 km/h	84%	28%	2
Sun 11a	Sunny	40°4° (likely 37°3° to 42°6°)	36°2°	40%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 21 mph34 km/h	70%	29%	3
Sun 12p	Mostly sunny	42°6° (likely 38°3° to 43°6°)	39°4°	60%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from SSW, gusts 20 mph32 km/h	61%	48%	5
Sun 1p	Snow	44°7° (likely 40°4° to 45°7°)	40°4°	60%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from SSW, gusts 19 mph30 km/h	61%	81%	5
Sun 2p	Snow	44°7° (likely 36°2° to 44°7°)	40°4°	60%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from SSW, gusts 18 mph29 km/h	58%	73%	5
Sun 3p	Snow	44°7° (likely 41°5° to 44°7°)	40°4°	50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from SSW, gusts 17 mph28 km/h	60%	59%	4
Sun 4p	Snow	41°5° (likely 39°4° to 43°6°)	37°3°	50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from SSW, gusts 16 mph25 km/h	68%	45%	3
Sun 5p	Snow	40°4° (likely 39°4° to 41°5°)	36°2°	50%, 0.01 in0.3 mm	5 mph8 km/h from SW, gusts 16 mph25 km/h	72%	38%	2
Sun 6p	Snow	39°4° (likely 36°2° to 39°4°)	35°2°	20%	5 mph8 km/h from SW, gusts 11 mph18 km/h	74%	37%	1
Sun 7p	Snow	34°1° (likely 32°0° to 37°3°)	30°−1°	20%	5 mph8 km/h from SSW, gusts 6 mph10 km/h	91%	59%	0
Sun 8p	Snow	33°1° (likely 29°−2° to 36°2°)	29°−2°	20%	5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 5 mph8 km/h	93%	48%	0
Sun 9p	Snow	32°0° (likely 28°−2° to 35°2°)	28°−2°	20%	5 mph8 km/h from S, gusts 6 mph9 km/h	91%	42%	0
Sun 10p	Snow	31°−1° (likely 28°−2° to 35°2°)	27°−3°	20%	5 mph8 km/h from SSE, gusts 6 mph10 km/h	91%	48%	0
Sun 11p	Snow	30°−1° (likely 28°−2° to 34°1°)	26°−3°	20%	5 mph8 km/h from SSE, gusts 7 mph11 km/h	89%	32%	0
Mon 12a	Partly cloudy	28°−2° (likely 26°−3° to 34°1°)	24°−4°	5%	5 mph8 km/h from SSE, gusts 7 mph12 km/h	89%	36%	0

Days ahead

Shaded: typical range for these dates (1991–2020)

Today, Oct 24. Snow. High 48°9°, low 34°1°. Typical 54°12° / 21°−6°. Snow 0–5 in0–13 cm, 90% chance. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Snow, 35°2°
  70% chance · 0.3 in7.6 mm
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Heavy snow, 47°8°
  90% chance · 0.78 in20 mm
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Snow, 39°4°
  100% chance · 0.96 in24 mm
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Snow, 34°1°
  80% chance · 0.3 in7.6 mm
Official NWS forecast
Today: A chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then rain and snow showers likely between 8am and 9am, then a chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers between 9am and 5pm, then a chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 3am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 3am and 5am, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and a chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
41°5°–49°9°
Low, likely
29°−2°–36°2°
Typical high / low
54°12° / 21°−6°
Wind
12 mph19 km/h, gusts 34 mph55 km/h
UV peak
5
Tomorrow, Oct 25. Snow. High 45°7°, low 26°−3°. Typical 54°12° / 20°−7°. Snow 0–1 in0–3 cm, 60% chance. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Snow, 33°1°
  40% chance · 0.06 in1.5 mm
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Snow, 44°7°
  60% chance · 0.06 in1.5 mm
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Snow, 33°1°
  20% chance
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 27°−3°
  Dry
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and rain and snow showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Night: A slight chance of snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
39°4°–45°7°
Low, likely
23°−5°–32°0°
Typical high / low
54°12° / 20°−7°
Wind
8 mph14 km/h, gusts 26 mph42 km/h
UV peak
5
Monday, Oct 26. Mostly sunny. High 48°9°, low 28°−2°. Typical 54°12° / 20°−7°. Dry. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 29°−2°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 48°9°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 34°1°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 31°−1°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 48.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
42°6°–49°9°
Low, likely
19°−7°–31°−1°
Typical high / low
54°12° / 20°−7°
Wind
8 mph13 km/h, gusts 19 mph31 km/h
UV peak
5
Tuesday, Oct 27. Sunny. High 50°10°, low 28°−2°. Typical 53°12° / 20°−7°. Dry. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 33°1°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Sunny, 49°9°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 34°1°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 29°−2°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 50.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
43°6°–51°11°
Low, likely
23°−5°–32°0°
Typical high / low
53°12° / 20°−7°
Wind
12 mph19 km/h, gusts 30 mph48 km/h
UV peak
5
Wednesday, Oct 28. Cloudy. High 52°11°, low 31°−1°. Typical 53°12° / 19°−7°. Dry. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Sunny, 32°0°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Cloudy, 50°10°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Partly cloudy, 35°2°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Clear, 31°−1°
  Dry
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Sunny, with a high near 52.
Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
44°7°–52°11°
Low, likely
23°−5°–31°−1°
Typical high / low
53°12° / 19°−7°
Wind
9 mph14 km/h, gusts 31 mph50 km/h
UV peak
5
Thursday, Oct 29. Partly sunny. High 50°10°, low 34°1°. Typical 52°11° / 19°−7°. Dry. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Partly sunny, 35°2°
  Dry
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Cloudy, 49°9°
  Dry
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Cloudy, 37°3°
  Dry
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Partly cloudy, 35°2°
  20% chance
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Night: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
43°6°–50°10°
Low, likely
26°−3°–34°1°
Typical high / low
52°11° / 19°−7°
Wind
10 mph16 km/h, gusts 27 mph44 km/h
UV peak
4
Friday, Oct 30. Snow. High 47°8°, low 33°1°. Typical 52°11° / 19°−7°. Snow 0–1 in0–3 cm, 50% chance. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Cloudy, 38°3°
  30% chance
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Snow showers, 47°8°
  40% chance · 0.03 in0.7 mm
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Drizzle, 38°3°
  40% chance · 0.2 in0.4 cm
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Drizzle, 35°2°
  40% chance · 0.04 in1 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
Official NWS forecast
Day: A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
39°4°–48°9°
Low, likely
30°−1°–37°3°
Typical high / low
52°11° / 19°−7°
Wind
9 mph15 km/h, gusts 31 mph50 km/h
UV peak
3
Saturday, Oct 31. Snow. High 40°4°, low 29°−2°. Typical 52°11° / 18°−8°. Snow 0–2 in0–5 cm, 50% chance. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Cloudy, 35°2°
  40% chance · 0.2 in0.6 cm
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Snow, 43°6°
  50% chance · 0.4 in0.9 cm
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Drizzle, 33°1°
  50% chance · 0.3 in0.7 cm
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Snow, 32°0°
  40% chance · 0.2 in0.4 cm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
32°0°–48°9°
Low, likely
23°−5°–35°2°
Typical high / low
52°11° / 18°−8°
Wind
9 mph15 km/h, gusts 38 mph61 km/h
UV peak
4
Sunday, Nov 1. Snow showers. High 37°3°, low 22°−6°. Typical 51°11° / 18°−8°. Snow 0–3 in0–8 cm, 50% chance. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Snow, 34°1°
  40% chance · 0.1 in0.3 cm
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Snow showers, 39°4°
  50% chance · 0.9 in2.3 cm
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Drizzle, 29°−2°
  50% chance · 0.2 in0.6 cm
4. Overnight
  midnight–6 AM
  Drizzle, 23°−5°
  50% chance · 0.02 in0.4 mm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
32°0°–45°7°
Low, likely
17°−8°–33°1°
Typical high / low
51°11° / 18°−8°
Wind
7 mph11 km/h, gusts 39 mph62 km/h
UV peak
3
Monday, Nov 2. Snow showers. High 40°4°, low 20°−7°. Typical 51°11° / 18°−8°. Snow 0–2 in0–5 cm, 50% chance. Forecasts differ.
1. Morning
  6 AM–noon
  Snow showers, 32°0°
  40% chance · 0.2 in0.6 cm
2. Afternoon
  noon–6 PM
  Drizzle, 41°5°
  50% chance · 0.2 in0.6 cm
3. Evening
  6 PM–midnight
  Clear, 32°0°
  40% chance · 0.2 in0.4 cm
Hours this far out come from computer models only.
The National Weather Service writes about seven days ahead; this day is our model forecast only.
Forecasts differIndependent forecasts disagree; expect changes and plan for the range.
High, likely
35°2°–42°6°
Low, likely
16°−9°–27°−3°
Typical high / low
51°11° / 18°−8°
Wind
6 mph9 km/h, gusts 19 mph31 km/h
UV peak
4

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The outlook

Today
92% chance of snow, high 48°, low 34°.
Tomorrow
60% chance of snow, high 45°, low 26°, cooling off.
Monday
Dry, high 48°, low 28°, warming up.
Rest of week
Highs 37–52°; chance of precipitation on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday.

Want the meteorologists’ reasoning? Read the NWS forecast discussion (GJT) (opens in a new tab)

What changed since yesterday

No meaningful changes from yesterday’s forecast.

Radar

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Rivers

NOAA river gauges within 25 mi

Dallas Creek near Ridgway

18 mi

Below flood stage

Level: 3.8 ft
Flow: 167 cfs

Forecast peak 3.4 ft Sat 6 AM

Reading from Sat 1 AM · NWS gauge page

Uncompahgre River near Ridgway

18 mi

Below flood stage

Level: 3.2 ft
Flow: 436 cfs

Forecast peak 2.9 ft Sat 2 AM

Reading from Sat 1 AM · NWS gauge page

Uncompahgre River below Ridgway Reservoir

22 mi

Below flood stage

Level: 2.5 ft
Flow: 247 cfs

Forecast peak 2.5 ft Sat 2 AM

Reading from Sat 12:45 AM · NWS gauge page

Dolores River near Rico

23 mi

Below flood stage

Level: 3.8 ft
Flow: 582 cfs

Forecast peak 3.8 ft Sat 6 AM

Reading from Sat 12:45 AM · NWS gauge page

For your home

What this week’s weather means for heating, cooling, pipes and fresh air.

Heating this week

About 74% less heating than a typical week.

This week 53Typical 200

Heating degree days, base 65°F

Heat-pump hours, next 7 days

h below 47°F: 47
h below 17°F: 0
h below 5°F: 0

47, 17 and 5°F are the test points heat pumps are rated at. About 32 hours are near freezing and damp, when outdoor units defrost more often.

Comfort

Dry air outside (dew point 34°F).

Open the windows?

No stretch in the next few days is comfortable enough outside, by temperature, dew point and air quality.

Is this typical?

TELLURIDE 4WNW · official normals 1991–2020 · records 1900–2026

Oct 24, today vs a typical year

Today’s expected high is 6°3° colder than typical.

Last 7 days vs normal

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Mountain Village weather by month: normals, records, snow and freeze dates

Sun & moon

Sun

Daylight: 10 h 53 min; Losing 2 min 16 s a day; shortest Dec 21, 1 h 21 min less
Golden hour: 5:45–6:38 PM; Morning 7:12–8:05 AM
Blue hour: 6:38–6:48 PM; Morning 7:02–7:12 AM; first light 7:02 AM

Stars tonight? Fair

Mostly clear 2–4 AM, but the moon is 96% lit and up.

Moon

Waxing gibbous

96% lit · growing

Today: sets 5:47 AM · rises 5:20 PM
Full moon: Oct 25
New moon: Nov 9

Looking northeast from Mountain Village. The highest point on the skyline is about 13,500 ft, 4 mi away.Skyline from USGS elevation data, heights drawn up to 2× taller. Sky, sun and moon as they are now.

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