Crested Butte Weather
Weather Forecast for Crested Butte ( 2,770m to 3,620m 9,088ft to 11,877ft )
This is the Weather Outlook for Crested Butte from 17 January.
Updated 16 January 2026 23:27 UTC.
Crested Butte Forecast
See below for the detailed long-range forecast, including lowest and highest temperatures, sunshine, cloud cover, wind and rain projections.
Crested Butte Weather Forecast updated at 23:27 UTC, next update expected 05:00 UTC.
Long-range Snow Outlook for Crested Butte
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Crested Butte has up to 4cm 2in new snow forecast in the next 7 days.*
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Crested Butte Daily Weather Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow and Weather | Temp Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 17 |  | Clear sky. | Max -3℃ 26°F Min -14℃ 7°F |
| Sun 18 | | Clear sky. | Max 2℃ 35°F Min -8℃ 17°F |
| Mon 19 | | Clear sky. | Max 0℃ 31°F Min -9℃ 16°F |
| Tue 20 | | Clear sky. | Max 0℃ 33°F Min -10℃ 13°F |
| Wed 21 | | Clear sky. | Max 2℃ 36°F Min -9℃ 15°F |
| Thu 22 | | Clear sky. | Max -1℃ 30°F Min -9℃ 15°F |
| Fri 23 | | Clear sky. | Max -2℃ 29°F Min -6℃ 21°F |
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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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 Weather Forecast updated at 23:27 UTC, next update expected 05:00 UTC.
Current Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Crested Butte.For more information about this American Ski Resort, See Also Skiing and Snowboarding in Crested Butte .
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.