Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes

Anomalously warm, dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the Intermountain West into the central and southern Plains today. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the upper Mississippi River Valley to the Great Lakes tonight through the day Tuesday. Damaging gusts, hail, and heavy rainfall are likely. 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

37°F

3°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Mar 09:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Gunnison CO

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers, mainly after midnight.  Low around 36. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am.  High near 52. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of rain showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before midnight, then a slight chance of snow showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy.

    High: 48 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers, mainly after midnight. Low around 36. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph decreasing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 9am. High near 52. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before midnight, then a slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.
Friday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Blustery.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gunnison CO
 38.54°N 106.93°W (Elev. 7749 ft)
7:02 am MDT Mar 30, 2026
9am MDT Mar 30, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 5, 2026
 
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