Crested Butte Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Crested Butte
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This is the Snow Forecast for Crested Butte, United States for 16 days from 10 March.
Updated 10 March 2025 08:39 UTC.
| Next Snow Expected | 14 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm 2in |
| Next 48 Hours | - - |
| Next 7 Days | 3cm 1in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Crested Butte.
Forecast for today in Crested Butte
Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -4℃ 25°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 25°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
10
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Crested Butte has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Crested Butte Snow Report
Snow report from Aspen (near Crested Butte)
| Snow Conditions | - |
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| Mon 10 | Tue 11 | Wed 12 | Thu 13 | Fri 14 | Sat 15 | Sun 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | W F3 | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F3 | NW F2 | W F2 | |
| 3,620m 11,877ft | 1℃ 34°F
| 2℃ 36°F
 | 1℃ 33°F
| -3℃ 27°F
| -5℃ 23°F
 +3cm +1in
| -11℃ 12°F
| -6℃ 22°F
 |
| W F3 | SW F3 | SW F3 | NW F2 | ||||
| 3,195m 10,482ft | 4℃ 39°F
| 5℃ 41°F
| 3℃ 38°F
| 1℃ 33°F
+1cm
| -3℃ 27°F
 +6cm +2in
| -9℃ 16°F
| -4℃ 25°F
|
| SW F3 | NW F2 | ||||||
| 2,770m 9,088ft | 2℃ 35°F
| 2℃ 35°F
| 5℃ 40°F
| 5℃ 40°F
| 2℃ 36°F
 +3cm +1in
| -3℃ 27°F
 | 0℃ 32°F
|
| Snow Line | 2,770m 9,088ft | 2,770m 9,088ft | 2,770m 9,088ft | ||||
| Max Town | 2℃ 35°F | 2℃ 35°F | 5℃ 40°F | 5℃ 40°F | 2℃ 36°F | -3℃ 27°F | 0℃ 32°F |
| Min Town | -4℃ 25°F | -5℃ 24°F | -3℃ 26°F | -2℃ 28°F | -9℃ 16°F | -10℃ 14°F | -11℃ 11°F |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
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 2℃ 35°F
Min -4℃ 25°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 25°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
10
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -5℃ 24°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ 24°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
11
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 5℃ 40°F
Min -3℃ 26°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 5℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
12
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky later.
Max 5℃ 40°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 5℃ 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
13
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 2℃ 36°F
Min -9℃ 16°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -9℃ 16°F and rising to 2℃ 36°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
14
3cm 1in New Snow
Snow showers, fog, snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max -3℃ 27°F
Min -10℃ 14°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -10℃ 14°F and not getting above -3℃ 27°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
15
Snow unlikely
Fog, fair, fog later.
Max 0℃ 32°F
Min -11℃ 11°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -11℃ 11°F to daytime highs around 0℃ 32°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
16
Snow unlikely
Fog, clear sky, fair later.
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 08:39 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Crested Butte
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen | - | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Buttermilk | - | 8cm 3in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Crested Butte
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Crested Butte, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Crested Butte, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Crested Butte is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Crested Butte will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Crested Butte for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.