Crested Butte 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 02 May 2026 12:49 BST
2-Day Forecast for Crested Butte
48-hours from 2 May.
See below for forecast detail
Crested Butte Snow Forecast updated at 12:49 BST, next update expected 18:00 BST.
Forecast for today in Crested Butte
Max 12℃ 54°F
Min -4℃ 24°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ 24°F and rising to 12℃ 54°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
02
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
Forecast times for Crested Butte are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Crested Butte
Max 14℃ 58°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 58°F
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.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat | 00:00 |  | Clear spells. | 0℃ 33°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Fair. | 0℃ 31°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ 30°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ 29°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | -4℃ 24°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 26°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 27°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ 27°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ 33°F | S Calm | 0% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ 38°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | 6℃ 43°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | 8℃ 47°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 9℃ 49°F | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 10℃ 51°F | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ 52°F | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 12℃ 53°F | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 12℃ 54°F | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 12℃ 54°F | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Fair at altitude. Clear below. | 12℃ 53°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ 51°F | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 8℃ 46°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 6℃ 42°F | S Breeze | 0% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ 40°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ 38°F | S Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ 37°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ 37°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 3℃ 38°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 35°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 34°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Fair below. | 1℃ 34°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ 34°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Cloudy at altitude. Mixed below. | 0℃ 32°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ 40°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 9℃ 48°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 11℃ 51°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 12℃ 53°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 13℃ 55°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 13℃ 56°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ 57°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ 58°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ 58°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 14℃ 57°F | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 13℃ 56°F | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 12℃ 54°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 10℃ 50°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ 45°F | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Clear spells at altitude. Cloud below. | 6℃ 43°F | W Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ 41°F | W Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Crested Butte
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen | 2cm 1in | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Buttermilk | 1cm 1in | 8cm 3in |
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.