Crested Butte 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 23 May 2026 05:42 NZST
2-Day Forecast for Crested Butte
48-hours from 22 May.
See below for forecast detail
Crested Butte Snow Forecast updated at 05:42 NZST, next update expected 11:00 NZST.
Forecast for today in Crested Butte
Max 14℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
22
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Crested Butte
Max 17℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 09:00 |  | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 7℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 10℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 12℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 12:00 |  | Cloudy. | 13℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 13℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 13℃ | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 13℃ | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Clear spells. | 12℃ | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | 11℃ | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | W Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | W Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 7℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 10℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 12℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 13℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 14℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 15℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 15℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Fair. | 16℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 17℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | 16℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 16℃ | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | 15℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Clear spells. | 12℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 10℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | W Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Crested Butte
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
Snow Forecasts for other Ski Resorts near Crested Butte are not available.
Crested Butte Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Crested Butte.
No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.
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.