Crested Butte Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 01 November 2026 10:52 AEDT
7-Day Snow Forecast for Crested Butte
1-week from 1 November.
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 | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 10cm |
| Next 7 Days | 10cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Crested Butte
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 10℃
Min -6℃
12cm New Snow
Snow Line from 3,579m to resort level (2,770m).
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 01 November 2026 10:56 AEDT
Powder Possible :- 10cm 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 10℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
01
up to 4cm New Snow
Cloudy, light rain, rain showers later.
Snow Line from 3,579m to 3,109m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 3℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
02
1cm to 8cm New Snow
Rain first, rain showers then cloudy, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 3,089m to resort level (2,770m).
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min -6℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
03
Snow unlikely
Light snow first, clear sky then cloudy, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 5℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
04
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 4℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
05
Snow unlikely
Light snow early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 5℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
06
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, clear sky later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Max 8℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
07
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
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 10:52 AEDT, next update expected 16:00 AEDT.
Snow Forecast near Crested Butte
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen | 5cm | 8cm | |||||||
| Buttermilk | 4cm | 6cm |
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.