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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gunnison, Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (KGUC)

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

Clear

9°F

-13°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.63 in (1037.25 mb)
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 09:05 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Crested Butte CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Calm wind.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow showers before 2pm, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. High near 38. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
Snow showers before 2pm, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. High near 38. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Crested Butte CO
 38.87°N 106.99°W (Elev. 8911 ft)
Last Update:
6:32 am MST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am MST Dec 30, 2025-6pm MST Jan 5, 2026
 
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