Crested Butte Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 12 April 2026 17:45 NZST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Crested Butte
1-week from 12 April.
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 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 7cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 7cm |
| Next 7 Days | 8cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Crested Butte
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 12℃
Min -7℃
8cm New Snow
Snow Line from 3,176m 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 12℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 8℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
13
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 3℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
14
5cm to 7cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light snow showers then clear spells, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,939m to resort level (2,770m).
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 5℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
15
1cm New Snow
Light snow showers, light snow, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level (2,770m).
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 8℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
16
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min -6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
17
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light snow at altitude later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 1℃
Min -7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
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 17:45 NZST, next update expected 23:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near Crested Butte
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen | 14cm | 19cm | |||||||
| Buttermilk | 11cm | 16cm |
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.