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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

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed NNW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Apr 07:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Gunnison CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a light and variable wind becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. High near 56. Breezy, with a southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a light and variable wind becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then a chance of showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. High near 56. Breezy, with a southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain showers before midnight, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gunnison CO
 38.54°N 106.93°W (Elev. 7749 ft)
Last Update:
4:41 am MDT Apr 24, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am MDT Apr 24, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 30, 2026
 
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