Crested Butte Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 31 October 2026 10:40 PDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Crested Butte
1-week from 31 October.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Crested Butte 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Crested Butte?
| Next Snow Expected | 1 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 4in |
| Next 7 Days | 5in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Crested Butte
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 49°F
Min 18°F
7in New Snow
Snow Line from 11,808ft to resort level (9,088ft).
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 31 October 2026 14:33 PDT
Powder Possible :- 4in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Crested Butte over the next 2 days.
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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 49°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
31
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then fair later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 47°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
01
up to 3in New Snow
Cloudy early, then light rain later.
Snow Line from 11,808ft to 10,299ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 37°F
Min 22°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 22°F and rising to 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
02
1in to 3in New Snow
Heavy drizzle first, snow showers at altitude then light snow, 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.
Max 42°F
Min 18°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 18°F and rising to 42°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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
Wed
04
New Snow
Clear spells, clear sky, light snow later.
Snow Line from 9,413ft to resort level (9,088ft).
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 39°F
Min 26°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 26°F and rising to 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
05
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then fair, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 40°F
Min 25°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 25°F and rising to 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
06
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 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.
Crested Butte Snow Forecast updated at 10:40 PDT, next update expected 16:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Crested Butte
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen | 4in | 5in | |||||||
| Buttermilk | 4in | 4in |
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.