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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. 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

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.03 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Dec 01:56 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Gunnison CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Calm wind.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -7.

    Low: -7 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -5.

    Low: -5 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -7.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -5.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 2.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gunnison CO
 38.54°N 106.93°W (Elev. 7749 ft)
Last Update:
1:37 am MST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am MST Dec 26, 2025-6pm MST Jan 1, 2026
 
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