Ouray & Ridgway, CO
Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Hiking
Excellent for hiking. High near 50°F. Low rain risk (8%). Light wind (10 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Camping
Excellent for camping. High near 50°F. Low rain risk (8%). Light wind (10 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Paddling
Not Recommended for paddling. High near 50°F. Low rain risk (8%). Breezy winds (10 mph). Temperatures outside comfort limits (50°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Marginal weather factor
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Fishing
Excellent for fishing. High near 50°F. Low rain risk (8%). Light wind (10 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
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.