National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Gunnison, Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (KGUC)

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

unknown precip,mist

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 01:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Gunnison CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers likely, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 38. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gunnison CO
 38.54°N 106.93°W (Elev. 7749 ft)
Last Update:
1:38 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation