Areas of Fire Weather and Severe Thunderstorms through the Weekend

Dry, windy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire risks to the northern Plains today, and southern High Plains and the Southwest through the weekend. Severe thunderstorms capable of large to very large hail, wind damage and tornadoes will be possible today and Saturday across parts of the central Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Red Flag Warning in effect from May 15, 12:00 PM MDT until May 15, 08:00 PM MDT

Current conditions at

Gunnison, Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (KGUC)

Lat: 38.53333° N Lon: 106.93333° W Elev: 7677.0 ft.

Clear

52°F

11°C

Humidity	32%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.16 in (1021.34 mb)
Dewpoint	23°F (-5°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	15 May 09:20 AM MDT

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Detailed forecast for

West Elk and Sawatch Mountains

Today

Sunny. Highs in the 60s. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Partly cloudy. Lows in the 30s. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening.

Saturday

Sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the 60s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows in the 30s. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

Sunday

Partly sunny. A chance of showers and snow showers in the morning, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 55 to 65. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

Sunday Night

Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain and snow showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows 25 to 35. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

Monday

Snow showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then snow showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Cooler. Light snow accumulation. Highs 35 to 45.

Monday Night And Tuesday

Partly cloudy. Lows 15 to 25. Highs 45 to 55.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the 20s.

Wednesday And Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy. Highs in the 50s. Lows 25 to 35.

Thursday

Sunny. Slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 55 to 65. Chance of rain 10 percent.