Is Crested Butte snowsure?
The snowiest week in Crested Butte is week 4 of February. There are typically 4.6 snowy days during this week with 37 cm of snowfall. Check out the Crested Butte Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Crested Butte
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| December | 27 cm | 3.3 days |
| January | 26 cm | 3.5 days |
| February | 33 cm | 4.2 days |
| March | 26 cm | 3.7 days |
| April | 20 cm | 3.4 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Crested Butte during October (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of October for Crested Butte is 13 cm. There are typically 1.8 snowy days during this week. Crested Butte expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of October at the middle elevation of the ski area at 3152m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (3277m) is similar to the mid altitude of Crested Butte. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Crested Butte at the end of October with a rainy day during this week of October occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 13cm. Day temperatures at the mid altitude in Crested Butte during week four of October usually get above freezing (average maximum is 2.3°C) but nightime temperatures typically fall to -0.8°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. Usually there are four days per week when the sun comes out at this time of year. Generally light winds (average 10km/h).
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Crested Butte Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Crested Butte and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Crested Butte are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Crested Butte are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Crested Butte are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.
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