Strong Storms and Heavy Rainfall Threats; Dangerous Heat for Southern Plains into the Southwest

Thunderstorms, some severe, will impact areas of the Plains into the Midwest today. Rainfall can be locally heavy as well from these storms with isolated instances of flash flooding. Monsoonal flow will enhance rainfall across the Four Corners into the central Rockies today. Meanwhile, summer heat continues for the southern Plains, Southwest into southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gunnison, Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (KGUC)

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

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed SW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.42 in (1030.14 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Aug 05:20 PM MDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WSW Crested Butte CO

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon.  Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers before 9am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WSW Crested Butte CO
 38.84°N 107.1°W (Elev. 10387 ft)
3:57 pm MDT Aug 25, 2026
5pm MDT Aug 25, 2026-6pm MDT Sep 1, 2026
 
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