Cortez, CO

10:08 AM MDT on May 20, 2012 (GMT -0600)
Elev: 5833 ft
Lon: 108.7° W
Lat: 37.3° N
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Tropical Weather: Tropical Storm Alberto (North Atlantic) Invest 92 (East Pacific)
Weather Summary
Shaun Tanner
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 20, 2012. The tropical season got off to a bit of an early start on Saturday as a tropical disturbance off the Carolina Coast became Tropical Storm Alberto. The storm is expected to slowly make its way up the eastern seaboard over the next couple of days, possibly skirting the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Rain and thunderstorms could make their way to the Mid-Atlantic coast as the storm moves northeastward. For more information on this storm, please see http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/.

Meanwhile, a cold front will move through the Plains on its way into the Upper Midwest and Mississippi Valley. This front will provide rain and thunderstorms from Oklahoma through Michigan. Some of these thunderstorms could turn severe, so residents in the Plains should stay on alert for any thunderstorm development in their area. Cool air will spill into the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest behind this front, bringing cool overnight temperatures to the Dakotas and Minnesota.

Also, mostly sunny skies are expected for California and the Southwest, making for nice viewing conditions for the solar eclipse. The eclipse will begin just after 5:00 p.m. Pacific time, and should be able to be viewed from California through western Texas.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast will see temperatures in the 80s and 90s. The Mississippi Valley will also rise into the 80s and 90s, while the Southwest will see temperatures in the 90s and 100s.
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, May 20, 2012. The tropical season got off to a bit of an early start on Saturday as a tropical disturbance off the Carolina Coast became Tropical Storm Alberto. The storm is expected to slowly make its way up the eastern seaboard over the next couple of days, possibly skirting the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Rain and thunderstorms could make their way to the Mid-Atlantic coast as the storm moves northeastward. For more information on this storm, please see http://www.wunderground.com/tropical/.

Meanwhile, a cold front will move through the Plains on its way into the Upper Midwest and Mississippi Valley. This front will provide rain and thunderstorms from Oklahoma through Michigan. Some of these thunderstorms could turn severe, so residents in the Plains should stay on alert for any thunderstorm development in their area. Cool air will spill into the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest behind this front, bringing cool overnight temperatures to the Dakotas and Minnesota.

Also, mostly sunny skies are expected for California and the Southwest, making for nice viewing conditions for the solar eclipse. The eclipse will begin just after 5:00 p.m. Pacific time, and should be able to be viewed from California through western Texas.

The Northeast will rise into the 70s and 80s, while the Southeast will see temperatures in the 80s and 90s. The Mississippi Valley will also rise into the 80s and 90s, while the Southwest will see temperatures in the 90s and 100s.
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Cortez Weather at a Glance

Updated 10:03 AM MDT
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McElmo Canyon, Cortez
Elevation
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
70.9 °F
Feels Like 75 °F
Wind(mph)
2.2
Sunrise / Set
6:01 AM
8:21 PM
Moon
Waning Crescent
Today
Clear 79 °F
Clear
Tonight
Clear 41 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 86 | 43 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Clear 86 | 50 °F
Clear
Wednesday
Clear 84 | 46 °F
Clear
Thursday
Clear 82 | 50 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
30.08 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
23%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KCEZ 201553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M04 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP185 T01891039
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Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Heat Index
75 °F
Dew Point
31 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
2.2 mph from WNW
Wind Gust
2.9 mph
Health
UV
7 out of 16
Pollen
6.20 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
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Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 41F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ENE after midnight.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 43F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NE after midnight.
Tuesday
clear Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 86F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 25 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 25 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 25 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 5 to 25 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 41F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 5 to 25 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 30 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 36F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 35 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 77F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 37F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 37F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
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Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KCEZ

Sunday, 20
Clear
79 | 41 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 21
Clear
86 | 43 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 22
Clear
86 | 50 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 23
Clear
84 | 46 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 24
Clear
82 | 50 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 25
Partly Cloudy
81 | 50 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 26
Clear
81 | 41 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 27
Clear
79 | 36 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
77 | 37 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
81 | 37 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Winds from the South at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 41F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ENE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 25 75 | 19 77 | 25 50 | 21
Wind 6 mph ENE 7 mph SSW 9 mph West 6 mph ENE
Humidity 52% 12% 13% 32%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 7% 2% 3% 3%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:01 AM
8:21 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.72], Average RMSE [2.63]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.55], Average RMSE [2.28] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 86F. Winds from the SE at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 43F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the NE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 30 79 | 32 84 | 19 55 | 36
Wind 6 mph East 14 mph South 9 mph WSW 9 mph North
Humidity 64% 17% 8% 46%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 8% 2% 5% 10%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:01 AM
8:22 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.96], Average RMSE [2.15]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.83], Average RMSE [1.79] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear in the morning, then partly cloudy. High of 86F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 10 to 20 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 27 82 | 7 82 | 16 61 | 27
Wind 10 mph ESE 21 mph WSW 19 mph WSW 10 mph WSW
Humidity 44% 5% 8% 28%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 7% 12% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:00 AM
8:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.02], Average RMSE [2.24]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.61], Average RMSE [3.03] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 84F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Breezy. Winds from the WNW at 10 to 25 mph shifting to the NNE after midnight.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 27 77 | 25 72 | 12 59 | 36
Wind 3 mph SW 18 mph West 24 mph West 11 mph NNE
Humidity 41% 14% 9% 39%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 4% 5% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:23 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.24], Average RMSE [1.89]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.64], Average RMSE [2.83] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 82F. Winds from the SSE at 5 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 10 to 25 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 34 79 | 30 79 | 23 63 | 30
Wind 6 mph NE 10 mph SSW 20 mph WSW 10 mph SW
Humidity 56% 16% 12% 28%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.20], Average RMSE [2.43]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.36], Average RMSE [3.19] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 10 to 25 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 50F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 5 to 25 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 37 75 | 27 77 | 21 52 | 28
Wind 8 mph SE 17 mph South 21 mph SSW 9 mph SSW
Humidity 57% 16% 12% 39%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 32% 8% 23% 1%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.28], Average RMSE [2.33]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.63], Average RMSE [3.40] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 41F. Breezy. Winds from the South at 5 to 25 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 32 77 | 25 77 | 14 57 | 28
Wind 9 mph SE 17 mph South 20 mph SSW 6 mph SSW
Humidity 50% 14% 8% 32%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 3% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.12], Average RMSE [2.35]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.75], Average RMSE [2.97] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the SSE at 10 to 30 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 36F. Breezy. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 35 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 25 75 | 23 77 | 16 50 | 18
Wind 9 mph ESE 24 mph South 32 mph SW 5 mph West
Humidity 48% 14% 9% 27%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 9% 0% 20% 2%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.01], Average RMSE [2.61]
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 77F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 37F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 18 70 | -30 73 | -1 50 | 10
Wind 2 mph SW 9 mph WSW 11 mph West 4 mph NW
Humidity 40% 1% 4% 20%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 4% 2% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:24 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.04], Average RMSE [3.04]
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 81F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the West in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Partly cloudy. Low of 37F. Winds from the NNW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 39 | 14 70 | 36 73 | 32 50 | 30
Wind 1 mph NE 6 mph West 10 mph North 4 mph NNW
Humidity 34% 28% 21% 43%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 0% 4% 7% 11%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:24 PM
Source: BestForecast at 7:42 AM MDT on May 20, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
chancetstorms Partly cloudy with a chance of a thunderstorm. High of 82F. Winds less than 5 mph. Chance of rain 20%.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 37F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 30 72 | 48 75 | 34 52 | 25
Wind 2 mph East 5 mph WSW 9 mph West 3 mph NW
Humidity 64% 42% 20% 34%
Chance of Precip. 10% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 15% 13% 10% %
Conditions Clear Chance of a Thunderstorm Chance of Rain Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:59 AM
8:24 PM
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May 20, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KCEZ) 76 °F 38 °F
Yesterday 75 °F 36 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 9
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City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 20, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 6:01 AM MDT 8:21 PM MDT
Civil Twilight 5:32 AM MDT 8:51 PM MDT
Nautical Twilight 4:55 AM MDT 9:27 PM MDT
Astronomical Twilight 4:15 AM MDT 10:07 PM MDT
Moon 5:44 AM MDT 8:22 PM MDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 19m
Length of Day
14h 19m
Tomorrow will be 1m 28s longer.
Waning Crescent, 0% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Crescent
May 20
New
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
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Cortez 66 °F Clear 9:53 AM MDT
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Wind Speed: 0.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 292° (WNW)
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Marlins vs. Indians 1:05 PM EDT on May 20, 2012 Clear, 81 °F
Reds vs. Yankees 1:05 PM EDT on May 20, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 76 °F
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Modena vs. Torino 12:30 PM CEST on May 20, 2012 Chance of Rain, High 57° F/ 14° C
Cercle Brugge vs. Gent 2:30 PM CEST on May 20, 2012 Rain, High 68° F/ 20° C
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HP Byron Nelson Championship 8:30 AM CDT on May 20, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 67 °F
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Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Heat Index Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
McElmo Canyon, Cortez, CO 70.9 °F 75 °F 31 °F 23% WNW  at  2.2 mph 0.00 in / hr 5400 ft 10:03 AM MDT Normal  
RAWS CHAPIN CO, Mesa Verde, CO 66 °F - 17 °F 15% SSE  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 7125 ft 9:30 AM MDT MADIS
Cahone (2.5 Miles NNE), Cahone, CO 67.6 °F - 18 °F 15% NNE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 6940 ft 10:08 AM MDT Rapid Fire
RAWS MOREFIELD CO, Mesa Verde, CO 64 °F - 20 °F 18% NW  at  3 mph 0.00 in / hr 7819 ft 9:40 AM MDT MADIS
RAWS SALTER CO, Cahone, CO 58 °F - 24 °F 27% ENE  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 8201 ft 9:24 AM MDT MADIS
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