Crested Butte 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 28 October 2026 12:43 UTC
2-Day Forecast for Crested Butte
48-hours from 28 October.
See below for forecast detail
Crested Butte Snow Forecast updated at 12:43 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Crested Butte
Max 11℃ 51°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 11℃ 51°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
28
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Crested Butte
Max 13℃ 55°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 55°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
29
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear sky then cloudy, fair 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 sky. | 2℃ 36°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ 32°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ 32°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ 31°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ 31°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ 31°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 30°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 35°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ 41°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 7℃ 44°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 9℃ 47°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 13:00 |  | Clear spells. | 10℃ 49°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 10℃ 51°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ 51°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Cloud below. | 10℃ 50°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Fair at altitude. Cloud below. | 9℃ 48°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Fair at altitude. Cloud below. | 7℃ 44°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ 41°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ 40°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ 39°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ 38°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ 37°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ 34°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ 35°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ 33°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ 33°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 32°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 33°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 35°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ 41°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ 46°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ 50°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Fair. | 11℃ 52°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 13℃ 55°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 13℃ 54°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Fair. | 12℃ 53°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ 52°F | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ 47°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ 42°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ 42°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ 40°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ 39°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ 37°F | SW 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 | - | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Buttermilk | - | 14cm 5in |
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.
How reliable is the snow in Crested Butte?
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.