Average Snowfall in Crested Butte, CO
Elevation: 8,914 ft
Based on the NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normal — the official 30-year average of a typical winter, not any single season — from the nearest comparable-elevation weather station about 0 miles away. Snowfall changes sharply with elevation around Crested Butte: nearby spots range from roughly 45.5" to 389" a year, so your exact total depends on where you are.
Crested Butte Snowfall by Month
Snow season in Crested Butte typically runs from September through May, peaking in January with about 42.2" of snow.
Average monthly snowfall, NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
What to Expect
That is over 7x the US average annual snowfall of 28". With 203" of annual snowfall, a quality snow blower and heavy-duty shovel are worth the investment. Ice melt should be stocked before the first storm hits.
Snow in Colorado
Snowfall Near Crested Butte
| City | Distance | Annual Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Gunnison, CO | 23 mi | 45.5" |
| Aspen, CO | 24 mi | 170.8" |
| Snowmass Village, CO | 24 mi | 170.8" |
| Basalt, CO | 33 mi | 170.8" |
| Carbondale, CO | 39 mi | 38.9" |