Crested Butte 7-Day Snow Forecast

Crested Butte Long-Range Snow Forecast

ECMWF IFS

GEM

GFS

PROSubscribe to Switch Weather Model

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Crested Butte

This is the Long-range (10, 14 and 45 day)Snow Forecast for Crested Butte from 24 January.

Updated 24 January 2026 11:21 UTC.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Crested Butte Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Crested Butte?

Crested Butte Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (3,195m)
Next Snow Expected	24 January
Next Snow Amount	1cm -
Next 48 Hours	2cm 1in
Next 7 Days	2cm 1in

Long-range Snow Outlook for Crested Butte

Snowfall

Snow Line

2cm 1in New Snow

Snow falling to resort level ( 2,770m 9,088ft ).

Crested Butte has up to 2cm 1in new snow forecast in the next 14 days.*
GFS - at altitude

Partner Offers

Crested Butte Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Crested Butte from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sat 24	up to 1cm New Snow Heavy snow showers at altitude, heavy rain showers below. Snow falling to resort level ( 2,770m 9,088ft ).	Max -4℃ 24°F Min -16℃ 4°F
Sun 25	up to 1cm New Snow Heavy snow showers at altitude, heavy rain showers below. Snow falling to resort level ( 2,770m 9,088ft ).	Max -12℃ 10°F Min -20℃ -4°F
Mon 26	Clear sky.	Max -5℃ 23°F Min -23℃ -9°F
Tue 27	Cloudy.	Max -3℃ 26°F Min -16℃ 2°F
Wed 28	Clear sky.	Max 1℃ 34°F Min -16℃ 3°F
Thu 29	Cloudy.	Max -2℃ 29°F Min -9℃ 16°F
Fri 30	Clear sky.	Max -2℃ 29°F Min -12℃ 10°F

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 11:21 UTC, next update expected 17:00 UTC.

Ensemble forecast for Crested Butte, USA at 2,770m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Forecast near Crested Butte

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Crested Butte
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day	Sa	Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr
Buttermilk	5cm 2in	5cm 2in
Aspen	4cm 1in	4cm 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.

Off-Piste Safety in Crested Butte

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Crested Butte, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.