Ouray & Ridgway
Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Hiking
Use Caution for hiking. High near 83°F. Risk of rain later today (37%). Slight chance of thunderstorms.
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Camping
Use Caution for camping. High near 83°F. Risk of rain later today (37%). Slight chance of thunderstorms.
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Paddling
Use Caution for paddling. High near 83°F. Risk of rain later today (37%). Slight chance of thunderstorms.
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Fishing
Use Caution for fishing. High near 83°F. Risk of rain later today (37%). Slight chance of thunderstorms.
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
Snowmobiling
Not Recommended for snowmobiling. High near 83°F. Low rain risk (37%). Extreme heat (high near 83°F). Slight chance of thunderstorms. Temperatures outside comfort limits (83°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Heat: Unfavorable weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Marginal weather factor
About Ouray & Ridgway
Ouray & Ridgway is a San Juan Mountains planning page for canyon walks, high-country roads, reservoir access, campgrounds, scenic drives, and mountain-town outdoor days.
Make the Most of a Ouray & Ridgway Day
Use the forecast to decide between lower town walks, reservoir time, higher trailheads, or scenic drives. Mountain roads, lightning, and cold weather can change plans quickly in a short distance.
Weather Tips for Ouray & Ridgway
- Steep terrain, lightning, cold mornings, high-country snow or ice, rockfall or road closures, reservoir wind, smoke, and limited cell service can all affect plans.
- Check wind, waves, current, water temperature, and lightning risk before choosing open water, river, or shoreline plans.
- For campground days, check overnight lows, fire restrictions, storm timing, and how quickly shelter is available.
- Start early for high routes because afternoon storms, cold wind, and road issues can narrow your options quickly.
Nearby Towns and Areas
This page is meant to cover a roughly 25-mile outdoor-planning area around Ouray & Ridgway, including Ouray, Ridgway, Ridgway State Park, nearby San Juan mountain roads, Dallas Divide, and Uncompahgre Gorge access. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:
- Ouray
- Ridgway
- Ridgway State Park
- Box Canyon
- Dallas Divide
- Uncompahgre Gorge
- Yankee Boy Basin
- Red Mountain Pass
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of Ouray & Ridgway rather than forcing one itinerary. Match elevation, heat, wind, storm timing, water conditions, trail surfaces, road conditions, fire restrictions, and seasonal closures to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.