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July 22nd, 2008

Wildflowers in Yankee Boy Basin are about a week to ten days out from peak ... there are a lot of buds up there and they should be "popping" soon!

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Weather

Ouray surrounded by the San Juans Ouray - elevation 7,770 - is surrounded by the mountains of the San Juan Range, the youngest and most rugged range of the Rocky Mountains, with peaks surrounding the town rising to 13,000’.

Climate

285 sunny days a year.

Summer Weather

A typical summer day is sunny, in the 70’s and 80’s with evening temperatures in the 50’s. The humidity is very low, with brief afternoon showers typical in July and August.

Winter Weather

140 inches average snowfall. A typical winter day is sunny and bright, with highs averaging in the 40’s and lows in the high teens. Snowstorms are sometimes heavy. Although not always necessary, it is advisable to have four-wheel drive, snow tires or chains when visiting Colorado during the winter months.

Current Conditions - 59.4F | Overcast - 6:45 PM MDT Jul. 23

Posted at 6:45pm on Jul 23rd 2008

Temperature: 59.4°F | Humidity: 77% | Pressure: 29.86in (Steady) | Conditions: Overcast | Wind Direction: South | Wind Speed: 14.0mph

Tonight as of Jul. 23 2:31 PM MDT

Posted at 2:31pm on Jul 23rd 2008

Tonight - Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms in the evening...then isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the 40s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

Thursday as of Jul. 23 2:31 PM MDT

Posted at 2:31pm on Jul 23rd 2008

Thursday - Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 65 to 75. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

Thursday Night as of Jul. 23 2:31 PM MDT

Posted at 2:31pm on Jul 23rd 2008

Thursday Night - Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers and thunderstorms in the evening...then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the 40s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

Areal Flood Advisory - Expires: 10:30 PM MDT

Posted at 6:47pm on Jul 23rd 2008

Areal Flood Advisory for Ouray County in effect until 10:30 PM MDT on July 23, 2008