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Crested Butte Snow Report

Projected to open November 25, 2026

Best months to book: April, February, March · last season + 30-yr record

Projected to open Nov 25

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Oct 12

today

Past 24 Hours

2cm

Past 48 Hours

2cm

Past 10 Days

3cm

7-Day Forecast

20cm

Snow Depth

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Updated: Oct 12, 11:01 PM•Weather at base: 2,856m
SnowSure™ Score2025-26 season
Projected to open Nov 25

Crested Butte is projected to open November 25, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.

Best months to book: April, February, March. Best weeks: 29 Mar–4 Apr, 1 Mar–7 Mar, 22 Feb–28 Feb.NovDecJan2Feb3Mar1AprOpens 25 NovCloses 5 Apr

Best months to book

  1. #1April48cm avg · last season 46.6
  2. #2February50cm avg · last season 41.1
  3. #3March50cm avg · last season 27.1

Best weeks to book

  1. #1 29 Mar – 4 Apr · last season 41.3
  2. #2 1 Mar – 7 Mar · last season 35.1
  3. #3 22 Feb – 28 Feb · last season 41.1

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 Mon, Oct 12, 11:01 PM UTC

Terrain Open

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.

Crested Butte Season Snowfall

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Getting There

Drive times & access

Last updated 11:03 PM

3 cameras · 1 sensor nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Quiet — No restrictions, and the resort is out of its season

No chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure watches near Crested Butte. Nearest roadside sensor (CO-135 026.85 Southbound : 0.5 mile South of Red Lady Avenue Crested Butte, 4.3 km): Above freezing, air 14°C. Crested Butte is outside its season, so these are out-of-season readings, not a winter forecast. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take from the live sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Roadside weather sensors

CO-135 026.85 Southbound : 0.5 mile South of Red Lady Avenue Crested Butte

4.3 km · CDOT

Above freezing

Road surface
19°C
Air
14°C
Wind
5 km/h
Precip
no precipitation

Updated 11:00 PM

Highway cameras near Crested Butte

CO 135 MP 026.85 SB : 0.5 miles S of Red Lady Ave in Crested Butte — Looking North4.3 km · CDOT
CO 135 MP 026.85 SB : 0.5 miles S of Red Lady Ave in Crested Butte — Looking at Road Surface4.3 km · CDOT
CO 135 MP 026.85 SB : 0.5 miles S of Red Lady Ave in Crested Butte — Looking South4.3 km · CDOT

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.

Avalanche

Off-season — no rating published

Colorado Avalanche Information Center

Watch for signs of unstable snow such as recent avalanches, cracking in the snow, and audible collapsing. Avoid traveling on or under similar slopes.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Live Conditions

Crested Butte Webcams

All Webcams

Crested Butte Mountain Resort / BrownRice

Crested Butte Mountain Resort / BrownRice

Crested Butte Mountain Resort / BrownRice

Snow stake
3 webcams (incl. 1 snow stake) • Click to expand

Webcams & Proof of Powder

2 live cams, snow stakes, and verified storm footage

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Frequently asked questions about Crested Butte

Did it snow at Crested Butte in the last 24 hours?
Yes — Crested Butte reports 2 cm (1 in) of new snow in the last 24 hours.
When did it last snow at Crested Butte?
The most recent snowfall at Crested Butte was on 2026-10-12.