📷 Crested Butte
North America
Crested Butte
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Last Snowfall
Feb 26
todayPast 24 Hours
0.9cm
Past 48 Hours
4cm
Past 10 Days
43.8cm
14-Day Forecast
24.6cm
Snow Depth
160cm
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.”
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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.
Excellent snow depth - conditions are locked in.
Crested Butte is experiencing partly cloudy skies with a temperature of -6°C and a current snow depth of 160cm. In the past week, the resort received 13cm of fresh snow, making for decent skiing conditions as you head out today.
AI-generated summaryDepth
116cm depth - excellent coverage across all terrain.
Recent
Light recent snow - groomed runs recommended.
Forecast
21cm forecast - some snow expected.
Historic
Season is performing around average.
Data updated Thu, Feb 26, 05:01 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Feb 26, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Current Conditions
Reported Thu, Feb 26, 05:01 PM UTC
Freezing Level
2890m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
2856m
Temp
0.2°C
Wind
9.9km/h
Snow Depth
51cm
14-Day Forecast
13cm
Mid-Mountain
3282m
Temp
-2.7°C
Wind
33.8km/h
Snow Depth
13cm
14-Day Forecast
10.4cm
Summit
3707m
Temp
-6.3°C
Wind
20.6km/h
Snow Depth
160cm
14-Day Forecast
21.4cm
Lifts Open
open
Live Conditions
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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
26
☁️
-4.4°
-13.2°
0.1cm
Fri
27
☁️
-2.3°
-15.3°
Sat
28
☁️
0.6°
-12.4°
Sun
1
☁️
0.3°
-5.5°
Mon
2
❄️
-0.2°
-9.6°
1.2cm
Tue
3
❄️
-3.8°
-12.1°
2.7cm
Wed
4
☁️
-3.9°
-17.7°
Thu
5
❄️
-10.1°
-12.9°
4.5cm
Fri
6
❄️
-6.4°
-17.4°
1cm
Sat
7
❄️
-9.1°
-13.9°
2.3cm
Summit elevation (3707m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Thu, Feb 26, 05:01 PM UTC
197.1cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-19%
vs 5-Year Avg
244.5cm avg by now
+4%
vs 30-Year Avg
190.1cm avg by now
244.5cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.