Forecast Details for Crested Butte, CO

Recent Locations: Crested Butte, CO

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

Thursday: A slight chance of snow showers between 1pm and 2pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Increasing clouds, with a high near 55. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 9pm, then a chance of snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Friday: A chance of snow showers before noon, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 48. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 24. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday Night: Snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly after noon. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before midnight. Some thunder is also possible. Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 52.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

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Weather Topic: What are Stratus Clouds?

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Stratus clouds are similar to altostratus clouds, but form at a lower altitude and are identified by their fog-like appearance, lacking the distinguishing features of most clouds.

Stratus clouds are wider than most clouds, and their base has a smooth, uniform look which is lighter in color than a nimbostratus cloud. The presence of a stratus cloud indicates the possibility of minor precipitation, such as drizzle, but heavier precipitation does not typically arrive in the form of a stratus cloud.

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Weather Topic: What are Altocumulus Clouds?

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Similar to cirrocumulus clouds, altocumulus clouds are characterized by cloud patches. They are distinguished by larger cloudlets than cirrocumulus clouds but are still smaller than stratocumulus clouds.

Altocumulus clouds most commonly form in middle altitudes (between 2 and 5 km) and may resemble, at times, the shape of a flying saucer. These uncommon formations, called altocumulus lenticularis, are created by uplift in the atmosphere and are most often seen in close proximity to mountains.

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