📷 Crested Butte
North America
Crested Butte
Projected to open November 25, 2026
Best months to book: April, February, March · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Nov 25
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 15
1d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
1cm
Past 10 Days
31cm
7-Day Forecast
3cm
Snow Depth
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Crested Butte is projected to open November 25, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1April44cm avg · last season 46.6
- #2February50cm avg · last season 41.1
- #3March50cm avg · last season 27.1
Best weeks to book
- #1 29 Mar – 4 Apr · last season 41.3
- #2 22 Feb – 28 Feb · last season 41.1
- #3 1 Mar – 7 Mar · last season 35.1
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 16, 12:05 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Nov 25
Projected to open November 25, 2026
165 runs · 15 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Ops signals
- ●Cold summit temps — snow preservation favorable
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 16 at 12:05 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
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About Crested Butte
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.”
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Crested Butte
- Where is Crested Butte?
- Crested Butte is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Crested Butte?
- Crested Butte runs from a base elevation of 2,856 m (9,370 ft) to a summit of 3,707 m (12,162 ft), giving a vertical drop of 851 m (2,792 ft).
- How big is Crested Butte?
- Crested Butte has 1,547 acres (626 hectares) of skiable terrain, 165 marked runs and 15 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Crested Butte?
- Crested Butte is on the Epic Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Crested Butte?
- Crested Butte typically operates from November to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Crested Butte get in a typical season?
- Crested Butte averages 236 inches / 599 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Crested Butte in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #179 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier C · strong-event signal +3% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Crested Butte averaged +3% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. El Niño has historically made little difference here — this is an ENSO-proof mountain, for winter 2026-27 as in past events. Analog winters: '97-98 -13%, '15-16 -11%, '23-24 +33%. A pattern, not a promise.
