Crested Butte Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 12 October 2026 18:48 NZDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Crested Butte
1-week from 12 October.
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 | 14 October |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 5cm |
| Next 7 Days | 5cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Crested Butte
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 15℃
Min -4℃
8cm New Snow
Snow Line from 3,249m to resort level (2,770m).
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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 15℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 10℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
13
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, clear spells then clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 5℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
14
2cm to 7cm New Snow
Rain showers first, cloudy then light snow, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,909m to resort level (2,770m).
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 7℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
15
up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow, clear sky, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level (2,770m).
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 12℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
16
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 12℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
17
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 11℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
18
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
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 18:48 NZDT, next update expected 00:00 NZDT.
Snow Forecast near Crested Butte
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen | 13cm | 15cm | |||||||
| Buttermilk | 7cm | 8cm |
How reliable is the snow in Crested Butte?
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.