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 >

Current conditions at

Gunnison, Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (KGUC)

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

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 07:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NW Pitkin CO

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 07:35am until January 2, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 07:35am until January 2, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly before noon. Patchy blowing snow before 11am, then patchy blowing snow after 1pm. High near 23. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NW Pitkin CO
 38.69°N 106.63°W (Elev. 12388 ft)
6:47 am MST Jan 2, 2026
7am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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