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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.

unknown precip

32°F

0°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 06:20 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles W Crested Butte CO

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 06:36am until January 2, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 06:36am until January 2, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 17. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 17 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

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

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    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 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 17. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
Snow showers. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
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 11.
Thursday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles W Crested Butte CO
 38.86°N 107.1°W (Elev. 10052 ft)
Last Update:
2:22 am MST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am MST Jan 2, 2026-6pm MST Jan 8, 2026
 
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