📷 Crested Butte
North America
Crested Butte
Closed for the season
Season ended April 5, 2026
Conditions data updated Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC · informational only
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Closed for Season — closed April 5
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
May 23
5d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
10.9cm
14-Day Forecast
1.1cm
Snow Depth
75cm
Overview
Crested Butte is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season as of April 5, 2026. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 11/100 (Limited), snow base 75 cm (29.5 in), 1 cm (0.4 in) of snow in the last 7 days. Conditions last updated 2026-05-28 18:02 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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Resort Info
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.
Not operating — season has ended
Closed April 5, 2026
SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.
Depth
104cm depth - excellent coverage across all terrain.
Recent
No significant recent snowfall.
Forecast
Light snow possible in the forecast.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Closed for the season · Data updated Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC · informational only
Snow Summary
Updated May 28, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Colorado region
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC
Freezing Level
2890m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
2856m
Temp
16.2°C
Wind
10.9km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
0.1cm
Mid-Mountain
3282m
Temp
6.7°C
Wind
20.2km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
2.1cm
Summit
3707m
Temp
7.4°C
Wind
8.3km/h
Snow Depth
75cm
14-Day Forecast
0.3cm
Live Conditions
Crested Butte Webcams
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (3707m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
28
🌧️
8°
-4°
Fri
29
❄️
6.3°
-2.8°
0.1cm
Sat
30
❄️
2.2°
-7.1°
0.9cm
Sun
31
🌤️
5.5°
-5.2°
0.1cm
Mon
1
☁️
8.1°
-3.3°
Tue
2
☁️
10.9°
-1.9°
Wed
3
⛅
10.3°
-1.6°
Thu
4
🌤️
10.5°
-0.2°
Fri
5
☀️
11°
-0.8°
Sat
6
☀️
13.9°
-0.5°
Summit elevation (3707m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, May 28, 06:02 PM UTC
315.9cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-25%
vs 5-Year Avg
422.5cm avg by now
-2%
vs 30-Year Avg
321.1cm avg by now
422.5cm
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.
Season at a Glance
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.
