Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gunnison, Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (KGUC)

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

Clear

70°F

21°C

Humidity 19%
Wind Speed NE 6 MPH
Barometer 30.26 in (1024.72 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Sep 04:56 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NW Pitkin CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Cloudy, with a high near 43. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 43. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain showers before 3am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles NW Pitkin CO
 38.69°N 106.63°W (Elev. 12388 ft)
4:32 pm MDT Sep 21, 2026
5pm MDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 28, 2026
 
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