Crested Butte Snow History

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Crested Butte during April (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of April for Crested Butte is 22 cm. There are typically 3.9 snowy days during this week. Crested Butte expected weather and snow conditions during the first week of April at the middle elevation of the ski area at 3152m, based on historical averages over the last 15 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2697m) is slightly below the middle elevation of Crested Butte. Regular fresh snowfalls are to be expected in Crested Butte at the start of April. On average, expect four days with snowfall per week but rain is also known at this time of year: you can expect on average one rainy day every 7 years during this week of April. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 22cm. Temperatures should typically stay a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the middle elevation in Crested Butte during week one of April is -2.0°C while the average minimum temperature is just -4.3°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 12km/h) are unlikely to affect lift operations. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) occur on average one or two days during this week while powder days that do not coincide with ideal weather also occur on average one or two days during this week in any given year.