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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gunnison, Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (KGUC)

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

Clear

32°F

0°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.52 in (1033.53 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 12:56 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles SW Crested Butte CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 27. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers. High near 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 27. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Northwest wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
New Year's Day
Snow showers. High near 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Snow showers. High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 20.
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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:
12:51 pm MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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