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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gunnison, Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (KGUC)

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

Clear

-6°F

-21°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer 30.5 in (1032.85 mb)
Dewpoint -9°F (-23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Jan 12:05 AM MST
Extended Forecast for

Crested Butte CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around -5. Calm wind.

    Low: -5 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around -5. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: -5 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -10. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9.

    Low: 9 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around -5. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around -5. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 29. Wind chill values as low as -10. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly 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:
9:34 pm MST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am MST Jan 28, 2026-6pm MST Feb 3, 2026
 
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