Multiple Days of Severe Weather from Thunderstorms and Wildfires

Active spring pattern across the center of the nation with several rounds of severe thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. The regions under the greatest threats are the southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, dry and breezy conditions with dry fuels are aiding in wildfires across the western High Plains and the Southeast. Wind and some snow for northern Rockies. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Gunnison, Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (KGUC)

Lat: 38.53333°NLon: 106.93333°WElev: 7677.0ft.

Clear

36°F

2°C

Humidity 34%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.27 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Apr 09:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Crested Butte CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow showers likely, mainly after midnight. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers before noon, then rain and snow showers between noon and 3pm, then snow showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 45. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 45 °F

    Snow Showers
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 46 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, mainly after midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers before noon, then rain and snow showers between noon and 3pm, then snow showers after 3pm. Some thunder is also possible. High near 45. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Crested Butte CO
 38.87°N 106.99°W (Elev. 8911 ft)
4:41 am MDT Apr 24, 2026
9am MDT Apr 24, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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