Crested Butte Snow Forecast - 7 day
7-Day Snow Forecast for Crested Butte
This is the 7-Day (1-week) Snow Forecast for Crested Butte from 24 January.
Updated 24 January 2026 02:18 UTC.
For Forecast detail, see below.
Crested Butte 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Crested Butte?
| Next Snow Expected | 24 January |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 4cm 2in |
| Next 7 Days | 4cm 2in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Crested Butte
Snowfall
Snow Line
4cm 2in New Snow
Snow falling to resort level ( 2,770m 9,088ft ).
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Crested Butte Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max -5℃ 24°F
Min -16℃ 3°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -16℃ 3°F and not getting above -5℃ 24°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
24
2cm to 3cm 1in New Snow
Light snow first, snow showers then light snow, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 2,770m 9,088ft ).
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max -12℃ 11°F
Min -20℃ -3°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -20℃ -3°F and not getting above -12℃ 11°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
25
1cm to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy first, clear sky then cloudy, heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 2,770m 9,088ft ).
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max -5℃ 23°F
Min -22℃ -8°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -22℃ -8°F and not getting above -5℃ 23°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
26
Snow unlikely
Light snow early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max -2℃ 28°F
Min -16℃ 2°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -16℃ 2°F and not getting above -2℃ 28°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
27
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 0℃ 31°F
Min -15℃ 5°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -15℃ 5°F and not getting above 0℃ 31°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
28
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max -1℃ 30°F
Min -12℃ 11°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -12℃ 11°F and not getting above -1℃ 30°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
29
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max -3℃ 27°F
Min -13℃ 9°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -13℃ 9°F and not getting above -3℃ 27°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
30
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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.
Crested Butte Snow Forecast updated at 02:18 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Crested Butte
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen | 5cm 2in | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Buttermilk | 5cm 2in | 5cm 2in |
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.