Snowshoeing at Mesa Verde National Park
Mesa Verde is not for summer visitors only. In winter you’ll see another, quieter side of the park with mid-february the most likely snowshoeing time.
Six-hourly outlook through Thursday 22 October. Updated every three hours via MET Norway.
For the rest of Tuesday the predicted weather in Cortez is rain showers during the afternoon and evening. The temperature will be around 13°C (55°F).
The forecast for Cortez on Wednesday is rain throughout the day. High temperatures will reach a cold 8°C (46°F), with lows dropping to around 6°C (43°F).
In the coming 10 days, the weather in Cortez will reach 16°C (61°F) on Tuesday before declining again. Daytime highs during this period will average around 13°C (55°F), with nighttime lows around 5°C (41°F). Compared to October norms, this represents much cooler than usual weather. The next 10 days will feature a mix of sun and clouds. Rain amounts are forecast to be much more than usual (relative to standard October patterns), with some rainy days. Precipitation is likely on approximately 5 days (Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun, Tue). Expect generally calm wind conditions.
The warmest day is expected to be Tuesday with a high of 16°C (61°F).
The coldest day is forecasted for Thursday with a low of 1°C (34°F).
Yes, rain is expected on 5 days , specifically on Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun, Tue.
A total of 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain is forecasted for the 10-day period.
Temperatures will range from 1°C (34°F) to 16°C (61°F).
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Snowshoeing at Mesa Verde National Park
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