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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

Gunnison, Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (KGUC)

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

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NNW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 03 Jan 01:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Gunnison CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Gunnison CO
 38.5°N 106.95°W (Elev. 8061 ft)
Last Update:
12:27 am MST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MST Jan 3, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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