Crested Butte 48-Hour Snow Forecast
48-hour Forecast for Crested Butte ( 2,770m to 3,620m 9,088ft to 11,877ft )
This is the 48-hour (2-Day) Snow Forecast for Crested Butte from 17 January.
Updated 16 January 2026 23:27 UTC.
Crested Butte has no new snow forecast in the next 2 days.*
GFS - at altitude
See below for the detailed Weather and Snow outlook.
Crested Butte Snow Forecast updated at 23:27 UTC, next update expected 05:00 UTC.
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Forecast for today in Crested Butte
Max -3℃ 26°F
Min -14℃ 7°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -14℃ 7°F and not getting above -3℃ 26°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Crested Butte has no new snow forecast in the next 2 days.*
GFS - at altitude
Forecast for tomorrow in Crested Butte
Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -8℃ 17°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ 17°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 00:00 | | Fair at altitude. Cloud below. | -11℃ 12°F | W Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | -11℃ 11°F | W Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Clear spells. | -12℃ 10°F | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 03:00 |  | Fair. | -13℃ 9°F | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | -13℃ 8°F | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | -14℃ 7°F | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | -13℃ 8°F | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | -13℃ 9°F | W Strong | 0% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | -12℃ 10°F | W Strong | 0% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | -11℃ 11°F | W Strong | 0% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | -10℃ 14°F | W Strong | 0% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | -9℃ 17°F | W Strong | 0% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ 20°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | -5℃ 22°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | -4℃ 25°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 26°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 26°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | -5℃ 23°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ 19°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ 18°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ 19°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ 19°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ 17°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ 17°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ 17°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ 19°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Fair. | -8℃ 18°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ 18°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ 18°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Fair. | -8℃ 17°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ 18°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ 18°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ 18°F | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | -6℃ 20°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 27°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ 32°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ 34°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 35°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 35°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 35°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ 33°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | -4℃ 25°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | -6℃ 22°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | -6℃ 21°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | -6℃ 20°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ 20°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ 19°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ 19°F | NW Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Crested Butte
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen | - | 1cm - | |||||||
| Buttermilk | - | 1cm - |
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.