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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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.98 in (1015.24 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 07:35 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Crested Butte CO

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 07:52am until January 2, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 07:52am until January 2, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

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

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly before noon. High near 34. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest after midnight.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday
Snow showers. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Crested Butte CO
 38.82°N 107.01°W (Elev. 10066 ft)
Last Update:
6:47 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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