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Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. 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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed ESE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.34 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 11 Apr 05:05 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

Crested Butte CO

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 54. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 54. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly before 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 9pm and midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Crested Butte CO
 38.87°N 106.99°W (Elev. 8911 ft)
Last Update:
4:47 am MDT Apr 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am MDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm MDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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