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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

14 Miles NNW Pitkin CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 31. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. West wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 31. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
New Year's Day
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles NNW Pitkin CO
 38.79°N 106.61°W (Elev. 11096 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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