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Crested Butte Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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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 6 May.

Updated 05 May 2025 23:34 CDT.

Crested Butte Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected7 May
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours5cm
Next 7 Days5cm
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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 9℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Crested Butte has 5cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Crested Butte Snow Report

Crested Butte Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
-
Lower Snow Depths
-
Snow Conditions
-

Crested Butte 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Crested Butte from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
WindSE F3SE F3SW F2
3,620m
2℃
Cloud
3℃
Snow
+3cm
7℃
Fog
+1cm
9℃
Clear
9℃
Cloud
11℃
Clear
11℃
Cloud
SE F3SE F3S F2SW F2
3,195m
4℃
Cloud
5℃
Cloud
+2cm
10℃
Clear
13℃
Clear
14℃
Clear
14℃
Clear
14℃
Cloud
SE F3SE F3
2,770m
9℃
Cloud
11℃
Cloud
15℃
Clear
18℃
Clear
16℃
Clear
19℃
Clear
20℃
Cloud
Snow Line

3,189m

varying 3,029m
to 2,999m

varying 3,309m
to 2,919m

Max Town9℃11℃15℃18℃16℃19℃20℃
Min Town-1℃-1℃0℃2℃3℃2℃5℃

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 9℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 11℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
07

up to 3cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Snow Line from 3,029m to 2,999m, with rain below.

Max 15℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 1cm New Snow

Light SnowMixedClearCloud

Light snow at altitude first, clear spells then clear sky, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 3,309m to 2,919m, with rain below.

Max 18℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Max 16℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 16℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleClearClearLt Drizzle

Light drizzle, clear sky, light drizzle later.

Max 19℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 19℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

CloudClearClearMixed

Cloudy, clear sky, clear spells later.

Max 20℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 20℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleCloudFairCloud

Light drizzle first, cloudy then fair, cloudy 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 23:34 CDT, next update expected 05:00 CDT.

Snow Forecast near Crested Butte

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Crested Butte
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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.