Crested Butte 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 22 July 2026 04:47 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Crested Butte
48-hours from 22 July.
See below for forecast detail
Crested Butte Snow Forecast updated at 04:47 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Crested Butte
Max 79°F
Min 55°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 55°F to daytime highs around 79°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
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 71°F
Min 53°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 53°F to daytime highs around 71°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
23
Snow unlikely
Rain showers first, light drizzle then clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 00:00 |  | Fair. | 64°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Clear spells. | 62°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Clear spells. | 60°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Clear spells. | 58°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 56°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 56°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 55°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 56°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 62°F | SW Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 67°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 70°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Fair below. | 73°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 12:00 |  | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 75°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 77°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 75°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 79°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Clear spells. | 75°F | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 71°F | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Light drizzle. | 70°F | SW Light | 30% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 67°F | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Wed | 20:00 |  | Light rain. | 61°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 59°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Wed | 22:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 58°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Rain. | 59°F | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 57°F | W Light | 20% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 56°F | W Breeze | 20% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 56°F | W Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Snow at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 56°F | W Breeze | 35% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 55°F | W Light | 30% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 54°F | W Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Fair. | 53°F | W Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 55°F | W Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 57°F | W Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 60°F | W Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | 63°F | W Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Fair. | 65°F | W Light | 25% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 67°F | W Breeze | 25% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 66°F | W Breeze | 25% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 70°F | W Breeze | 25% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 70°F | W Breeze | 25% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 71°F | W Breeze | 30% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 70°F | W Breeze | 60% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 68°F | W Breeze | 60% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 67°F | W Light | 40% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 66°F | W Light | 40% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 62°F | W Breeze | 40% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | 60°F | W Light | 40% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 58°F | W Light | 40% | |
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 trail 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.