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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gunnison, Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (KGUC)

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

Clear

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 44%
Wind Speed E 4 MPH
Barometer 30.4 in (1029.46 mb)
Dewpoint -1°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 27 Jan 02:05 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles SW Crested Butte CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -10. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 19 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -20. West northwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: -3 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -20. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 20 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -20. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 14. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 14 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 16.

    High: 16 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -10. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around -3. Wind chill values as low as -20. West northwest wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -20. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -20. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 14. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 16.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 22.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles SW Crested Butte CO
 38.72°N 107.2°W (Elev. 12530 ft)
Last Update:
1:29 pm MST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm MST Jan 27, 2026-6pm MST Feb 2, 2026
 
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