Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the Plains and Southeast U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Gunnison, Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (KGUC)

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

Clear

38°F

3°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer 30.3 in (1026.08 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 29 Mar 08:56 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Crested Butte CO

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 61. Light west southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain showers after midnight, mixing with snow after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain showers likely before midnight, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow showers likely before midnight, then a chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 61. Light west southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Breezy, with a west wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain showers after midnight, mixing with snow after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers before noon, then rain showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
Rain showers likely before midnight, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before midnight, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
A chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Crested Butte CO
 38.87°N 106.99°W (Elev. 8911 ft)
6:41 am MDT Mar 29, 2026
9am MDT Mar 29, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 4, 2026
 
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