Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains; Heavy Snow and Possible Blizzard Conditions in the Central Rockies and Upper Midwest

Strong winds and dry conditions will bring extremely critical fire weather (Level 3 of 3) today and a possible wildfire outbreak across portions of southeastern New Mexico into northwest Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and western Oklahoma. Widespread heavy snow with possible blizzard conditions is forecast tonight through Wednesday from the central Rockies and Plains into the Upper Midwest states. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Gunnison, Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (KGUC)

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

light snow

30°F

-1°C

Humidity	68%
Wind Speed	WSW 17 MPH
Barometer	29.75 in (1007.45 mb)
Dewpoint	21°F (-6°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Wind Chill	18°F (-8°C)
Last update	18 Mar 05:35 PM MDT

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Detailed forecast for

West Elk and Sawatch Mountains

Tonight

Snow showers, heavy at times with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of snow showers after midnight. Colder. Snow accumulation 1 to 3 inches. Lows 5 to 15. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

Wednesday

Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the 20s.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows 5 below zero to 5 above.

Thursday

Partly sunny. Highs 25 to 35.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Lows 5 to 15.

Friday

Mostly sunny. Highs 25 to 35.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of snow showers after midnight. Lows 10 to 20. Chance of snow 20 percent.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the 30s.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy. A chance of snow showers in the evening, then a slight chance of thunderstorms and snow showers after midnight. Lows 10 to 20. Chance of snow 30 percent.

Sunday

Partly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the 30s.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear. Lows 10 to 20.

Monday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the 40s.

Monday Night And Tuesday

Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 25. Highs 45 to 55.