Crested Butte Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 21 April 2026 17:46 UTC
7-Day Snow Forecast for Crested Butte
1-week from 22 April.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Crested Butte 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Crested Butte?
| Next Snow Expected | 26 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 3cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm - |
| Next 7 Days | 4cm 2in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Crested Butte
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 16℃ 62°F
Min -4℃ 25°F
5cm 2in New Snow
Snow Line from 3,219m 10,561ft 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 16℃ 62°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°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.
Max 6℃ 42°F
Min -3℃ 26°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 6℃ 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
23
1cm New Snow
Clear spells first, clear sky then light snow showers, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 2,770m 9,088ft ).
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 8℃ 46°F
Min -3℃ 27°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 27°F and rising to 8℃ 46°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
24
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 10℃ 49°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
25
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 5℃ 40°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 5℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
26
1cm to 4cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy first, clear spells then heavy snow showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 3,099m 10,167ft to resort level ( 2,770m 9,088ft ).
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min -4℃ 25°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 25°F and rising to 7℃ 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
27
Snow unlikely
Light snow showers first, fair then cloudy, clear spells later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 12℃ 53°F
Min -3℃ 26°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 12℃ 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
28
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle first, fair then clear sky, 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 17:46 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Crested Butte
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen | 1cm - | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Buttermilk | 1cm - | 1cm - |
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.