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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.

light snow,mist

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 3.50 mi
Last update 02 Jan 03:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ESE Crested Butte CO

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 03:41am until January 2, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 03:41am until January 2, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers, mainly before noon. High near 34. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers. Low around 30. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers, mainly before noon. High near 34. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles ESE Crested Butte CO
 38.84°N 106.84°W (Elev. 9557 ft)
Last Update:
2:22 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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