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Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Saturday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Dangerous heat will build across the southern Plains again beginning this weekend. Heavy to excessive rain over the Carolinas Friday may lead to isolated areas of flash flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gunnison, Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (KGUC)

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

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed NNW 11 MPH
Barometer 30.33 in (1027.09 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 27 Aug 07:05 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Gunnison CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Friday
A slight chance of showers before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 3pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gunnison CO
 38.54°N 106.93°W (Elev. 7749 ft)
Last Update:
3:33 pm MDT Aug 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm MDT Aug 27, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 3, 2026
 
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