Fire Weather Conditions Persist in the Southern Plains; Heavy Rain and Mountain Snow in the Pacific Northwest

A Pacific system will continue to bring moderate to heavy low elevation rain from northern California to western Washington, and heavy snow to the Cascades and Intermountain West over the next several days. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and Southern Plains through Wednesday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue across the region. 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

45°F

7°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed N 6 MPH
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.61 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 24 Feb 10:20 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Crested Butte CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow showers likely before noon, then rain showers likely between noon and 2pm, then rain and snow showers likely after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers likely before noon, then rain showers likely between noon and 2pm, then rain and snow showers likely after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A chance of showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Rain and snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Rain and snow showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE Crested Butte CO
 38.81°N 106.9°W (Elev. 8596 ft)
10:18 pm MST Feb 24, 2026
10pm MST Feb 24, 2026-6pm MST Mar 3, 2026
 
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