Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Gunnison, Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (KGUC)

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

unknown precip,mist

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 01 Jan 11:35 PM MST
Detailed forecast for

West Elk and Sawatch Mountains

Tonight
Snow showers. Snow accumulation 1 to 3 inches. Lows in the 20s.
Friday
Snow showers. New snow accumulation 1 to 3 inches. Highs 25 to 35. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Gusts up to 20 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows 10 to 20.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs 35 to 45.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows 15 to 25.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the 30s.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows 15 to 25. Chance of snow 20 percent.
Monday
Mostly cloudy with snow showers likely. Light snow accumulation possible. Highs in the 30s. Chance of snow 60 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow showers. Lows 10 to 20.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy with snow showers likely. Little or no snow accumulation. Highs 25 to 35. Chance of snow 60 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight. Lows 5 to 15. Chance of snow 20 percent.
Wednesday And Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Highs 25 to 35. Lows 5 to 15.
Thursday
Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the 20s.



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