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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Gunnison, Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (KGUC)

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

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed WSW 16 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 05:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles SW Crested Butte CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

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

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind around 15 mph.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 16.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 10.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -2.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy and cold, with a high near 4.
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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:
4:42 pm MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 9, 2026
 
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