Crested Butte ski resort

📷 Crested Butte

North America

Crested Butte

38

Solid

→stable

Last Snowfall

Feb 26

today

Past 24 Hours

0.9cm

Past 48 Hours

6.4cm

Past 10 Days

45.7cm

14-Day Forecast

24.6cm

Snow Depth

160cm

Updated: Feb 26, 5:16 PM•Weather at base: 2856m

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.”

Resort Info

Summit3707m
Base2856m
Vertical3055m
Lifts13/15
Runs121
Skiable Area1547 acres
Avg Snowfall236 inches / 599 cm
CountryUnited States
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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.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
38
Solid
→stable

Excellent snow depth - conditions are locked in.

Crested Butte is experiencing partly cloudy skies with a current temperature of -6°C and a solid snow depth of 160cm. With 15cm of new snow in the past week, conditions are looking favorable for skiers, especially with a 14-day forecast suggesting an average of 23cm more snow on the way.

AI-generated summary
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Depth

116cm depth - excellent coverage across all terrain.

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Recent

Light recent snow - groomed runs recommended.

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Forecast

23cm forecast - some snow expected.

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Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Thu, Feb 26, 05:16 PM UTC

Snow Summary

3707mECMWF Model

Updated Feb 26, 2026 at 5:22 PM

45cm
24h
25cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
45
Prev10d
0.1
Now26
—
F27
—
S28
—
S1
1.2
M2
2.7
T3
—
W4
Past
Today
Forecast

Current Conditions

Reported Thu, Feb 26, 05:16 PM UTC

Freezing Level

2890m

🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions

Base

2856m

Temp

0.6°C

Wind

10.7km/h

Snow Depth

51cm

14-Day Forecast

13.6cm

Mid-Mountain

3282m

Temp

-2.7°C

Wind

33.8km/h

Snow Depth

13cm

14-Day Forecast

10.4cm

Summit

3707m

Temp

-6°C

Wind

21.1km/h

Snow Depth

160cm

14-Day Forecast

22.6cm

Lifts Open

13/15
87%

open

Live Conditions

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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)

ECMWF
24.6cm
GFS
10cm
GEM
20.4cm
JMA
29cm
ICON
8.9cm
Météo-Fr
3.5cm
SnowSure™
16.1cm

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, 05:16 PM UTC

195.2cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-20%

vs 5-Year Avg

244.5cm avg by now

+3%

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.

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