CRESTED BUTTE
CO, US · Central Rockies
Base: 9,375 ftMid: 10,768 ftSummit: 12,162 ft
0"
24h
0"
48h
0.2"
14d
34°F
Clear
Crested Butte is expecting dry conditions over the next 48 hours. Mild temps with highs near 51°F.
Spring ConditionsSnowpack depletion possible in 6 days
Daily Breakdown
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Today: overcast, highs of 51°F.
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Tomorrow: overcast, highs of 58°F.
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Saturday: overcast, highs of 57°F.
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Sunday: light drizzle, highs of 60°F.
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Monday: clear skies, highs of 65°F.
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Tuesday: clear skies, highs of 68°F.
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Wednesday: overcast, highs of 66°F.
14-DAY FORECAST
| Date | Conditions | Snow | Range | Temps | Wind | Quality | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Thu May 7 | Overcast | 0" -0.6" net | 0–0" | 51°F / 20°F Base: 58°F / 25°F | 7 mph(G 16 mph) | Spring | high |
Fri May 8 | Overcast | 0" -0.9" net | 0–0" | 58°F / 34°F Base: 66°F / 39°F | 8 mph(G 18 mph) | Spring | high |
Sat May 9 | Overcast | 0" -0.9" net | 0–0" | 57°F / 34°F Base: 64°F / 39°F | 7 mph(G 21 mph) | Spring | high |
Sun May 10 | Light Drizzle | 0" -1" net | 0–0" | 60°F / 31°F Base: 67°F / 36°F | 5 mph(G 13 mph) | Spring | high |
Mon May 11 | Clear | 0" -1" net | 0–0" | 65°F / 34°F Base: 73°F / 41°F | 5 mph(G 14 mph) | Spring | high |
Tue May 12 | Mainly Clear | 0" -1" net | 0–0" | 68°F / 39°F Base: 76°F / 47°F | 5 mph(G 17 mph) | Spring | high |
Wed May 13 | Overcast | 0" -1.0" net | 0–0" | 66°F / 40°F Base: 73°F / 45°F | 5 mph(G 16 mph) | Spring | high |
Thu May 14 | Light Drizzle | 0.1" -0.7" net | 0–0.2" | 64°F / 43°F Base: 72°F / 50°F | 4 mph(G 8 mph) | Spring | high |
Fri May 15 | Light Drizzle | 0" -1" net | 0–0" | 66°F / 34°F Base: 74°F / 39°F | 4 mph(G 9 mph) | Spring | high |
Sat May 16 | Light Drizzle | 0" -0.9" net | 0–0" | 61°F / 39°F Base: 68°F / 44°F | 3 mph(G 9 mph) | Spring | high |
Sun May 17 | Light Drizzle | 0" -1" net | 0–0" | 62°F / 39°F Base: 70°F / 44°F | 6 mph(G 17 mph) | Spring | high |
Mon May 18 | Partly Cloudy | 0" -1" net | 0–0" | 62°F / 33°F Base: 70°F / 41°F | 5 mph(G 15 mph) | Spring | high |
Tue May 19 | Overcast | 0" -0.9" net | 0–0" | 63°F / 33°F Base: 70°F / 38°F | 5 mph(G 14 mph) | Spring | high |
Wed May 20 | Light Drizzle | 0.1" -0.9" net | 0–0.1" | 59°F / 37°F Base: 67°F / 42°F | 5 mph(G 11 mph) | Spring | high |
SNOWFALL FORECAST
MODEL COMPARISON
Model Comparison — 14-Day Total
GFS
0.1"
ECMWF
0.2"
ICON
0"
HRRR
0"
NBM
0"
Blend
0.2"
SNOTEL OBSERVATIONS
Castle Peak
11,510 ft · 0 mi away
Snow Depth
44"
SWE
16"
Temp
15°F
Precip Accum
26.3"
7-Day Snow Depth Trend
Thu
Today
Butte
10,190 ft · 0 mi away
Snow Depth
0"
SWE
0"
Temp
21°F
Precip Accum
14"
7-Day Snow Depth Trend
Thu
Today
Schofield Pass
10,640 ft · 0 mi away
Snow Depth
19"
SWE
9.2"
Temp
11°F
Precip Accum
28.4"
7-Day Snow Depth Trend
Thu
Today
Last updated: 5/7/2026, 7:44:03 PM
Resort Info
- Vertical Drop
- 2,787 ft
- Skiable Acreage
- 1,547 ac
- Trails
- 121
- Lifts
- 16
- Pass
- Epic
- Snowmaking
- 10%
- Avg Annual Snow
- 300"
- Season
- Nov-Apr
Forecast Details
- Last Updated
- 5/7/2026, 7:44:07 PM
- Models Used
- GFS, ECMWF, ICON, HRRR, NBM
- 14-Day Blended Total
- 0.2"
- 14-Day Net Snow
- -13"
Recent Conditions
→ StableNew Snow (48h)
1.2"
New Snow (7d)
0.0"
Current Depth
21.0"
48h Change
+0.5"
7d Change
-0.7"
Melt (48h)
0.5"
1.2" of new snow in the past 48 hours. Snowpack is holding steady. Current depth: 21".