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Heavy Rainfall for Portions of the West and Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat for the Northwest

A front will bring chances for showers and thunderstorms over the Central Rockies and Southern Plains. Heavy rains are also possible in southern Arizona. A dangerous heat wave continues across the Pacific Northwest. Hot, dry conditions and lightning may cause new fire starts across the Cascades. Conversely, a cold front will bring unseasonably cool temperatures to much of the lower 48. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Gunnison, Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (KGUC)

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

Mostly Cloudy

50°F

10°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.41 in (1029.8 mb)
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Aug 07:05 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Gunnison CO

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. High near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 48. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 48 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely before 9am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9am and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 3pm and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 9am. High near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 48. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers likely before 9am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 9am and 3pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gunnison CO
 38.54°N 106.93°W (Elev. 7749 ft)
Last Update:
6:51 am MDT Aug 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7am MDT Aug 25, 2025-6pm MDT Aug 31, 2025
 
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