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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.

Clear

39°F

4°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed SW 14 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 02 Jan 11:56 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Gunnison CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of snow showers, possibly mixing with rain after 3pm, then gradually ending. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of snow showers, possibly mixing with rain after 3pm, then gradually ending. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Gunnison CO
 38.51°N 107.04°W (Elev. 7799 ft)
Last Update:
9:38 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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