📷 Crested Butte
North America
Crested Butte
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open November 25, 2026
Conditions data updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:03 AM UTC · informational only
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Last Snowfall
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Past 24 Hours
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Past 48 Hours
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Past 10 Days
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14-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Powder Days
3
2026–27 season
Overview
Crested Butte is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Projected to open November 25, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 08:03 UTC.
Resort Guide
Crested Butte Mountain Resort is located in southwestern Colorado and is renowned for its authentic mountain town atmosphere and diverse terrain. The resort features over 1,500 skiable acres, including challenging extreme terrain and groomed runs suitable for all abilities. Guests enjoy a vibrant base area with dining, lodging, and family-friendly amenities, while the surrounding Elk Mountains provide a scenic backdrop and opportunities for unique alpine experiences. Crested Butte stands out for its welcoming community, historic charm, and reputation as the “last great Colorado ski town.”
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Crested Butte
Lifts
15
Skiable area
1547 ac
Longest run
4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Runs by difficulty(121 total)
Beginner
17
14% of terrain
Intermediate
29
24% of terrain
Advanced
30
25% of terrain
Expert
45
37% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner14%
- Intermediate24%
- Advanced25%
- Expert37%
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad4
- Quad chair2
- Triple chair2
- Double chair3
- Surface lift5
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Eldo – A legendary local bar in downtown Crested Butte, The Eldo is celebrated for its lively après-ski scene, featuring craft beers brewed on-site, live music, and a welcoming rooftop deck with mountain views that draw both skiers and locals alike.
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 8:03 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Rockies & Southwest region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 08:03 AM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- SNOTELBase 0cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Base
2856m
Temp
13.2°C
Wind
3.5km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Mid-Mountain
3282m
Temp
--°C
Wind
4km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Summit
3707m
Temp
9.8°C
Wind
1.4km/h
Snow Depth
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14-Day Forecast
0cm
Live Conditions
Crested Butte Webcams
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Snow Stake Cam
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Getting There
Road Conditions
1 sensor nearby
No restrictions
No active chain controls or restrictions on the highways near this resort right now (CDOT). Always re-check before a winter drive.
Roadside weather sensors
CO-135 026.85 Southbound : 0.5 mile South of Red Lady Avenue Crested Butte
4.3 km · CDOTAbove freezing
- Road surface
- 17°C
- Air
- 11°C
- Wind
- 0 km/h
- Precip
- no precipitation
Updated 8:13 AM
Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via CDOT. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Crested Butte (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jul 14, 8:03 AM
Today 19 / 7 | Wed, Jul 15 19 / 70.6mm | Thu, Jul 16 17 / 63.6mm | Fri, Jul 17 16 / 56mm | Sat, Jul 18 17 / 50.9mm | Sun, Jul 19 19 / 61.5mm | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 4.6 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 |
| Temp (°C) | 13 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 10 | 13 | 18 | 11 |
| Wind (km/h) | 8 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 8 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 23 | 31 | 14 | 25 | 43 | 19 | 18 | 34 | 13 | 24 | 44 | 26 | 31 | 45 | 32 | 18 | 35 | 28 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (3707m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
☁️
19°
6.9°
14 km/h
Wed
15
🌧️
18.6°
6.7°
16 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
17.3°
5.6°
13 km/h
Fri
17
🌧️
15.5°
4.7°
10 km/h
Sat
18
🌧️
17.4°
4.9°
9 km/h
Sun
19
🌧️
18.6°
6.1°
14 km/h
Mon
20
🌧️
17.4°
6.7°
10 km/h
Tue
21
🌦️
17°
5.4°
10 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
14.5°
5.6°
11 km/h
Thu
23
🌧️
15.1°
5.8°
11 km/h
Summit elevation (3707m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 08:03 AM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 341cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 341cm full-season avg
341cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has increased significantly, with the 5-year average (317.6 cm) well above the 30-year average (231.8 cm), indicating a recent upward trend. The 2022 season stands out as an anomaly with exceptionally high snowfall (457.7 cm), while other recent years have remained closer to the 5-year mean. However, the current season's snowfall is notably lower, reaching only 67% of the 5-year average and 92% of the 30-year average, marking a sharp decline from recent elevated levels. This suggests increased variability and a potential reversal of the recent upward trend.
Crested Butte Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 344cm with an average of 126 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 37.7cm | 13 days | 18cm | 34cm | 10.9cm |
| December | 51.7cm | 17 days | 47cm | 68cm | 11.5cm |
| January | 48.7cm | 17 days | 74cm | 93cm | 10.1cm |
| February | 49.7cm | 18 days | 92cm | 110cm | 9.9cm |
| March | 50.4cm | 18 days | 101cm | 116cm | 9.4cm |
| April | 47.5cm | 17 days | 101cm | 116cm | 9.9cm |
| May | 23cm | 11 days | 77cm | 104cm | 6.6cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 25, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
