Crested Butte 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 21 April 2026 23:47 UTC
2-Day Forecast for Crested Butte
48-hours from 22 April.
See below for forecast detail
Crested Butte Snow Forecast updated at 23:47 UTC, next update expected 05:00 UTC.
Forecast for today in Crested Butte
Max 16℃ 62°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 16℃ 62°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Crested Butte
Max 6℃ 42°F
Min -6℃ 21°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ 21°F and rising to 6℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
23
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 00:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 7℃ 45°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 6℃ 43°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ 44°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 03:00 |  | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 6℃ 42°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 4℃ 39°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 3℃ 38°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 36°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ 36°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 7℃ 44°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 9℃ 49°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ 51°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 13℃ 55°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 14℃ 57°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 15℃ 59°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 16℃ 61°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 16℃ 62°F | SW Strong | 0% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 16℃ 60°F | SW Strong | 0% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 15℃ 58°F | SW Strong | 0% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 13℃ 56°F | SW Strong | 0% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 12℃ 53°F | SW Strong | 0% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 9℃ 47°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 7℃ 44°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ 41°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 2℃ 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 33°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 33°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | -1℃ 30°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ 28°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ 26°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | -5℃ 23°F | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | -6℃ 21°F | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | -5℃ 22°F | W Breeze | 20% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ 29°F | W Breeze | 20% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ 29°F | W Breeze | 20% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 1℃ 34°F | W Breeze | 20% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 3℃ 37°F | W Breeze | 20% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 4℃ 39°F | W Breeze | 20% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ 41°F | W Breeze | 15% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ 42°F | W Strong | 15% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ 41°F | W Breeze | 15% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ 42°F | W Breeze | 15% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ 42°F | W Breeze | 15% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ 40°F | W Breeze | 15% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ 39°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ 34°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ 31°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 30°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 30°F | W Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Crested Butte
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen | 1cm - | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Buttermilk | - | 1cm 1in |
Crested Butte Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Crested Butte.
This Snow Forecast for Crested Butte, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Crested Butte, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Snow Reliability
Crested Butte typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snowfall of 300 inches annually. Snow depths can range from 50 to 100 inches mid-season, making it essential to check the latest snow reports on J2Ski for current conditions.