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Fire Weather Concerns West; Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

Dry and breezy conditions will enhance fire weather concerns across portions of the northern and central High Plains through Saturday, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of central Nebraska to the Upper Midwest this Friday afternoon into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gunnison, Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (KGUC)

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

Clear

44°F

7°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed ESE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.33 in (1027.09 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Sep 12:56 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Gunnison CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Calm wind.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gunnison CO
 38.54°N 106.93°W (Elev. 7749 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 am MDT Sep 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MDT Sep 11, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 17, 2026
 
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