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Crested Butte Resort Guide
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 12
todayPast 24 Hours
2cm
Past 48 Hours
2cm
Past 10 Days
3cm
7-Day Forecast
20cm
Snow Depth
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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
Share of terrain by difficulty
- Beginner14% of terrain
- Intermediate24% of terrain
- Advanced25% of terrain
- Expert37% of terrain
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad4
- Quad chair2
- Triple chair2
- Double chair3
- Surface lift5
Resort Info
Season dates
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.
Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Oct 12, 11:01 PM UTC
3cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-99%
vs 5-Year Avg
341cm avg by now
-99%
vs 30-Year Avg
288cm avg by now
341cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~3.4 cm. That's 99% below the 5-year average (341 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 99% below the 30-year average (288 cm).
Crested Butte Season Snowfall
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Crested Butte Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 344cm with an average of 76 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 21% above this average (418cm over the last ten tracked seasons). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 38cm | 8 days | 18cm | 34cm | 11cm |
| December | 52cm | 10 days | 47cm | 68cm | 12cm |
| January | 49cm | 10 days | 74cm | 93cm | 10cm |
| February | 50cm | 12 days | 92cm | 110cm | 10cm |
| March | 50cm | 11 days | 101cm | 116cm | 9cm |
| April | 48cm | 11 days | 101cm | 116cm | 10cm |
| May | 23cm | 5 days | 77cm | 104cm | 7cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
42 days scored, from 22 Feb
55
Best Day
22 Feb
2
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
3
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 5522 Feb
- 4723 Feb
- 4125 Feb1cm
March 2026
- 487 Mar9cm
- 436 Mar4cm
- 418 Mar1cm
April 2026
- 542 Apr24cm
- 493 Apr4cm
- 481 Apr8cm
April scored highest for Crested Butte in 2025-26. Based on 42 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
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.
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.
