Crested Butte 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 02 May 2026 12:47 CDT
2-Day Forecast for Crested Butte
48-hours from 3 May.
See below for forecast detail
Crested Butte Snow Forecast updated at 12:47 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Crested Butte
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
Sun
03
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Crested Butte
Max 10℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
04
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 3,369m to resort level (2,770m).
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 1℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Clear spells. | 8℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 12℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 13℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 15℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 15℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 13℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 12℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ | W Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Fair below. | 6℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 6℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Cloud below. | 5℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Clear sky at altitude. Mixed below. | 4℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy shwrs below. | 4℃ | SW Breeze | 10% |
| Mon | 05:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | 2℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 3℃ | SW Light | 30% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 3℃ | SW Light | 30% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 5℃ | SW Light | 30% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Light drizzle. | 7℃ | SW Light | 30% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Light drizzle. | 8℃ | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ | SW Breeze | 30% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Light drizzle. | 10℃ | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
Snow Forecast near Crested Butte
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen | 1cm | 4cm | |||||||
| Buttermilk | - | 2cm |
Crested Butte Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Crested Butte.
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.