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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

HUNTSMAN MESA (HMEC2)

Lat: 38.33194°NLon: 107.08889°WElev: 9400.0ft.

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed W 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 02 Jan 08:48 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles WSW Gunnison CO

  • Today

    Today: Rain and snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers between 2pm and 4pm. High near 43. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain and snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers between 2pm and 4pm. High near 43. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles WSW Gunnison CO
 38.46°N 107.17°W (Elev. 7769 ft)
Last Update:
6:47 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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