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.

Rain

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 02 Jan 09:05 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Gunnison CO

  • Today

    Today: Snow showers, mainly before 11am.  High near 40. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow showers after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly before 11am. High near 40. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, 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 6.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gunnison CO
 38.54°N 106.93°W (Elev. 7749 ft)
6:47 am MST Jan 2, 2026
9am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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