Best time to ski Crested Butte
For the best snow, ski Crested Butte in March, December, and January. Those months bring 49% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
Crested Butte snowfall by month
Share of a typical season's summit snowfall in each month.
Source: Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5-based reanalysis), July 2015 to June 2025, at 12,162 ft. Weather models undercount total mountain snowfall, so this shows the seasonal pattern, not inch totals. For season totals, see Crested Butte's website.
How to time your trip
- Deepest snow: March, December, and January get the most snowfall, which usually means the best coverage and the most powder days.
- Main season: months that bring at least 5% of the season's snow are Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May. Actual opening and closing dates are set by the resort.
- Book on the forecast: history tells you which months are reliable; the 7-day forecast tells you which week. Snow Way ranks every resort on it daily.
Crested Butte season FAQ
What is the best time to ski Crested Butte?
For the best snow, ski Crested Butte in March, December, and January. Those months bring 49% of a typical season's snowfall at the summit, based on 10 seasons of modeled weather data (2015–2025).
What is the snowiest month at Crested Butte?
March is typically the snowiest month at Crested Butte, with about 18% of the season's snow.
Does Crested Butte have good snow in December?
December brings about 16% of Crested Butte's typical seasonal snowfall, making it one of the snowiest months. Check the live forecast before booking.
Is Crested Butte getting snow right now?
As of Thursday, November 5, 2026, Crested Butte is forecast to get 0.1" of snow at mid-mountain over the next 7 days, ranking #69 of 179 North American ski resorts Snow Way tracks. The biggest day is today with 0.1". It picked up 0.7" in the last 48 hours. Right now at mid-mountain it's 28°F, clear sky, with 1 mph wind.