Crested Butte 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 12 April 2026 12:41 CDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Crested Butte

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 12 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Crested Butte Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Crested Butte?

Crested Butte Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (3,195m)
Next Snow Expected	14 April
Next Snow Amount	5cm
Next 48 Hours	5cm
Next 7 Days	8cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Crested Butte

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 12℃
Min -9℃

8cm New Snow

Snow Line from 3,259m to resort level (2,770m).

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Crested Butte Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Crested Butte from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sun 12	Clear sky.	Max 12℃ Min 0℃
Mon 13	Cloudy.	Max 10℃ Min -2℃
Tue 14	3cm to 6cm New Snow Light snow showers. Snow Line from 2,809m to resort level (2,770m).	Max 2℃ Min -4℃
Wed 15	1cm to 2cm New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (2,770m).	Max 4℃ Min -4℃
Thu 16	Clear spells.	Max 7℃ Min -3℃
Fri 17	up to 1cm New Snow Light snow. Snow Line from 2,949m to resort level (2,770m).	Max 1℃ Min -7℃
Sat 18	Clear sky.	Max 1℃ Min -9℃

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 12:41 CDT, next update expected 18:00 CDT.

Ensemble forecast for Crested Butte, USA at 2,770m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Forecast near Crested Butte

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Crested Butte
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day	Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
Aspen	8cm	12cm
Buttermilk	4cm	8cm

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.

Off-Piste Safety in Crested Butte

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Crested Butte, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.