Crested Butte 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 31 October 2026 16:52 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Crested Butte
48-hours from 1 November.
See below for forecast detail
Crested Butte Snow Forecast updated at 16:52 PDT, next update expected 22:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Crested Butte
Max 49°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
01
up to 2in New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 11,742ft to 10,200ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Crested Butte
Max 38°F
Min 24°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 24°F and rising to 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
02
up to 3in New Snow
Rain first, rain showers then cloudy, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 10,135ft to resort level (9,088ft).
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | S Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | S Breeze | 20% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | S Light | 40% | |
| Sun | 05:00 |  | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 37°F | S Light | 65% |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 37°F | S Light | 55% | |
| Sun | 07:00 |  | Clear spells at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 37°F | S Light | 50% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 39°F | S Light | 55% | |
| Sun | 09:00 |  | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 41°F | S Breeze | 65% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 42°F | S Breeze | 65% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 45°F | S Breeze | 65% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Snow at altitude. Rain below. | 48°F | S Breeze | 50% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 49°F | S Breeze | 70% | |
| Sun | 14:00 |  | Snow at altitude. Hvy rain below. | 47°F | S Breeze | 75% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Rain below. | 46°F | S Breeze | 80% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 46°F | S Light | 85% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Snow at altitude. Rain below. | 45°F | S Light | 80% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Snow at altitude. Rain below. | 44°F | S Breeze | 65% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 43°F | S Breeze | 70% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 41°F | S Breeze | 70% |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Drizzle below. | 39°F | S Breeze | 70% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | S Breeze | 65% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 38°F | S Light | 55% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 38°F | SW Light | 55% |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 38°F | SW Light | 50% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 37°F | SW Light | 45% |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Light | 40% | |
| Mon | 04:00 |  | Clear sky. | 35°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Light | 100% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | SW Light | 95% | |
| Mon | 08:00 |  | up to 1in New Snow | Heavy snow at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 33°F | SW Light | 95% |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Light | 95% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Light | 95% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | New Snow | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 95% |
| Mon | 12:00 |  | New Snow | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 70% |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 70% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 70% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Light snow. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 70% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Light snow. | 32°F | SW Breeze | 70% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Light snow. | 31°F | SW Light | 70% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Light snow. | 30°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Light snow. | 28°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Light snow. | 27°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Light snow. | 27°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 26°F | SW Light | 20% | |
Snow Forecast near Crested Butte
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen | 2in | 3in | |||||||
| Buttermilk | 1in | 2in |
Crested Butte Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Crested Butte.
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.
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.