Crested Butte 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 11 August 2026 14:45 CDT
2-Day Forecast for Crested Butte
48-hours from 12 August.
See below for forecast detail
Crested Butte Snow Forecast updated at 14:45 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Crested Butte
Max 23℃
Min 13℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 13℃ to daytime highs around 23℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
12
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Crested Butte
Max 20℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 20℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
13
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, rain showers then fair, drizzle later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 16℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 15℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 14℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | 14℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | 13℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | 13℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | 13℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 13℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | 16℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 19℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 20℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 22℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 22℃ | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 13:00 |  | Cloudy at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 17℃ | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 21℃ | SW Light | 25% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 22℃ | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 23℃ | SW Breeze | 40% | |
| Wed | 17:00 |  | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 20℃ | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Light drizzle. | 18℃ | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 18℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 16℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 15℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 14℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 14℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 13℃ | SW Light | 40% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 13℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 12℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Fair. | 12℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Clear spells. | 11℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Clear spells. | 10℃ | SW Calm | 10% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Fair. | 9℃ | SW Calm | 10% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | 10℃ | SW Light | 35% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | 13℃ | SW Calm | 35% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Fair. | 15℃ | SW Light | 35% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Light drizzle. | 18℃ | SW Light | 35% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Drizzle. | 19℃ | SW Light | 35% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Drizzle. | 19℃ | SW Light | 35% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Drizzle. | 20℃ | SW Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Drizzle. | 20℃ | SW Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Heavy drizzle. | 19℃ | SW Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Light rain showers. | 14℃ | SW Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Light drizzle. | 15℃ | SW Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 16℃ | SW Calm | 85% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 16℃ | SW Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Light drizzle. | 13℃ | SW Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ | SW Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Fair. | 11℃ | SW Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ | SW Light | 85% | |
Snow Forecast near Crested Butte
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
Snow Forecasts for other Ski Resorts near Crested Butte are not available.
Crested Butte Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Crested Butte.
No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.
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.
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.