Crested Butte Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 02 May 2026 04:49 PDT
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 | 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | 2in |
| Next 7 Days | 3in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Crested Butte
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 59°F
Min 24°F
3in New Snow
Snow Line from 10,233ft to resort level (9,088ft).
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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 54°F
Min 24°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 24°F and rising to 54°F
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 58°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 58°F
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 49°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
04
up to 2in New Snow
Cloudy, clear spells, light drizzle later.
Snow Line from 10,233ft to 9,314ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 47°F
Min 30°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 30°F and rising to 47°F
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 39°F
Min 26°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 26°F and rising to 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
06
1in New Snow
Cloudy, snow showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 9,413ft to resort level (9,088ft).
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 52°F
Min 27°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 27°F and rising to 52°F
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 59°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 59°F
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 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 04:49 PDT, next update expected 10:00 PDT.
Snow Forecast near Crested Butte
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen | 1in | 4in | |||||||
| Buttermilk | 1in | 3in |
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.