Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gunnison, Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (KGUC)

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

Clear

10°F

-12°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.34 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Jan 02:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles SW Crested Butte CO

Winter Weather Advisory January 23, 05:00am until January 25, 05:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 10. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 16. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 11. West wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers.  High near 14. Blustery.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 14 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Blustery

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around -8. Blustery.

    Low: -8 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Blustery then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow showers after 11am.  Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 4.

    High: 4 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around -8.

    Low: -8 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 10. West wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 16. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. West wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Snow showers. High near 14. Blustery. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -8. Blustery.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 4.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around -8.
Monday
Sunny and cold, with a high near 10.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 12.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 0.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles SW Crested Butte CO
 38.72°N 107.2°W (Elev. 12530 ft)
2:21 am MST Jan 22, 2026
2am MST Jan 22, 2026-6pm MST Jan 28, 2026
 
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