Gunnison Valley Weather Alerts
Key Questions
What is the current weather alert for Gunnison Valley today?
A Winter Advisory is in effect until evening due to mountain snow and valley rain, with about 1 inch of accumulation in Crested Butte. This will cause hazardous commutes. Expect difficult travel conditions this morning.
What is the forecast for the weekend in Gunnison Valley?
Clear weekends ahead with sunny highs in the 50s and lows of 15-25°F through Sunday. A hard freeze is expected Saturday morning in southern Colorado with lows to 14°F. Winds may gust 25-50 mph.
Are there any wind or freeze advisories coming up?
A Wind Advisory for southwest winds 20-50 mph is set for Thursday. A hard freeze is expected Saturday morning in southern Colorado with lows around 14°F. These conditions could impact travel and outdoor activities.
What are the precipitation chances later this week?
Partly sunny on Friday with a slight chance of morning snow. There is a 20-40% chance of showers and thunderstorms Monday through Wednesday. Light snow of about 2 inches is possible above 9,000 ft in Crested Butte on Tuesday.
Why is the low snowpack a concern for Gunnison Valley?
Snowpack is at a record low of 24% of normal, exacerbating drought and fire risks according to a Western Colorado University study and ECMWF models. This heightens the potential for severe wildfires that damage forests. It has implications for travel, hikes, and events.
Spring warmup to 70s, gusty winds Tue up to 49mph, showers building weekend; mountain snow/valley rain today (1in CB, Winter Advisory till eve); partly sunny Fri slight snow, Wind Advisory SW 20-50mph Thu, hard freeze Sat AM lows 14 southern CO, 20-40% showers/thunder Mon-Tue/Wed, daily rain chances southern CO, precip outlook Apr11-15 jet shift boosts moisture relief; highs 60s-80s, Freeze Warnings thru Sun; clear weekends, light snow Tue 2in >9k ft CB, highs 45-65F. Low snowpack exacerbates drought/fire risks. Actionable travel/hikes/events.