Crested Butte Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 02 May 2026 23:49 NZST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Crested Butte
1-week from 2 May.
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 | 4 May |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 4cm |
| Next 7 Days | 7cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Crested Butte
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 15℃
Min -4℃
7cm New Snow
Snow Line from 3,119m 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 -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
02
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 14℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
03
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy 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 (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
04
up to 4cm New Snow
Cloudy, clear spells, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 3,119m to 2,839m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 8℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
05
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 4℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
06
2cm to 3cm New Snow
Cloudy, snow showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,869m to resort level (2,770m).
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 11℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
07
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then clear spells later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 15℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
08
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fair then clear sky, fair 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 23:49 NZST, next update expected 05:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near Crested Butte
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen | 2cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Buttermilk | 1cm | 8cm |
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.