Crested Butte 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 21 September 2026 23:50 NZST
2-Day Forecast for Crested Butte
48-hours from 21 September.
See below for forecast detail
Crested Butte Snow Forecast updated at 23:50 NZST, next update expected 05:00 NZST.
Forecast for today in Crested Butte
Max 18℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Crested Butte
Max 18℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, 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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 6℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 6℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 6℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 8℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 10℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 13℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 15℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 17℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 17℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 18℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 18℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 17℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 17℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 9℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Fair at altitude. Mixed below. | 9℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Mixed below. | 8℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | 13℃ | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 15℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 12:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 17℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Tue | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 18℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Tue | 14:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 15℃ | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Tue | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ | SW Light | 25% | |
| Tue | 16:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 10℃ | SW Light | 35% | |
| Tue | 17:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 12℃ | SW Light | 55% | |
| Tue | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 12℃ | SW Light | 55% | |
| Tue | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ | SW Light | 35% | |
| Tue | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ | SW Light | 35% | |
| Tue | 21:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 10℃ | SW Light | 35% | |
| Tue | 22:00 | | Light rain. | 9℃ | SW Light | 35% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 9℃ | SW Light | 35% | |
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.