Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gunnison, Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (KGUC)

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

Clear

54°F

12°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 09:20 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Crested Butte CO

Winter Weather Advisory May 18, 06:00am until May 19, 06:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 46. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 46. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Crested Butte CO
 38.84°N 107.07°W (Elev. 10597 ft)
8:07 pm MDT May 17, 2025
9pm MDT May 17, 2025-6pm MDT May 24, 2025
 
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