Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. 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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 May 06:20 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Crested Butte CO

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers between 3pm and 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Light west northwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 45 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible.  Sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a slight chance of showers between 3pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 9pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Light west northwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Crested Butte CO
 38.87°N 106.99°W (Elev. 8911 ft)
4:53 am MDT May 17, 2025
6am MDT May 17, 2025-6pm MDT May 23, 2025
 
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