Major Winter Storm to Bring Heavy Snow and Ice Impacts; Dangerously Cold in the North-Central U.S.

A large, long-duration winter storm is expected to bring widespread heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain from the Southern Rockies/Plains into the Mid-South beginning Friday, spreading eastward to the Mid-Atlantic and New England this weekend. An Arctic front will bring frigid temperatures and gusty winds that will lead to dangerous wind chills from the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gunnison, Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (KGUC)

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

Clear

7°F

-14°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.35 mb)
Dewpoint 1°F (-17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Jan 08:20 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
  • Today

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

    High: 21 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: 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%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers.  High near 14. Blustery, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  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 20 percent 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

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and cold, with a high near 10.

    High: 10 °F

    Cold

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
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%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers. High near 14. Blustery, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. 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 20 percent 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)
5:37 am MST Jan 22, 2026
8am MST Jan 22, 2026-6pm MST Jan 28, 2026
 
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