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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. 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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer 30.31 in (1026.41 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 06:35 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

Crested Butte CO

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow showers before 4am, then a chance of rain showers between 4am and 5am, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain and snow showers before 5pm, then a chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 42. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 2am, then a slight chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 3.

    Low: 3 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain and snow showers before 4am, then a chance of rain showers between 4am and 5am, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Christmas Day
Rain and snow showers before 5pm, then a chance of rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 42. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 2am, then a slight chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 3.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 8.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
Mostly 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)
Last Update:
5:02 pm MST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6pm MST Dec 24, 2025-6pm MST Dec 31, 2025
 
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