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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.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SW 19 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 10:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW Gunnison CO

  • Today

    Today: Snow showers, mainly before 11am. High near 40. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 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
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °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 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly before 11am. High near 40. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
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 16.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WNW Gunnison CO
 38.56°N 107.04°W (Elev. 8412 ft)
Last Update:
9:38 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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