The Crested Butte Snow Report
Everything snow for Crested Butte Mountain Resort, on one page: overnight snowfall, base depth and season total, the 10-day snow forecast, lift and grooming status, CB Nordic trail conditions, live powcams and the latest photos from town. Fresh numbers all day, with a weekly poll to boot. *Until the resort opens, new snow and depth come from the Butte snow station, and the season total starts from OpenSnow's daily record through Nov 13.
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Today's Grooming Reports
Crested Butte NordicPreseason
Our bridges are almost fully back in order. We have another crew going out today (Friday) afternoon. We will have the big Mikes Mile bridge to put in next week. We also had a he...
All Trails 44 trails, 1 open
CB Nordic Center & Ruthies Run
- A Loop0.8 kmClosed
- CB Nordic Practice Loop0.3 km, skate and classicClosed
- Ditch Trail East0.4 km, skate and classicClosed
- Ditch Trail West0.5 kmClosed
- Far East1 kmClosed
- Ruthie's Connector0.4 km, skate and classicClosed
- Ruthie's West1.8 km, skate and classicClosed
- Sprint course0.8 km, skate and classicClosed
- Stadium Areas1.1 kmClosed
- Town Ranch Connector1.1 km, skate and classicClosed
- Unnamed Trails0.1 km, skate and classic14 or More Days
Snowshoe Trail
- Snowshoe Trail3.5 kmClosed
West Side
- Beaver Trail1.8 km, skate and classic, dogs OKClosed
- Down by the River0.3 km, skate and classic, dogs OKClosed
- GB Loop1.1 km, skate and classicClosed
- Kapushion0.8 km, skate and classic, dogs OKClosed
- Lower Red Lady1.4 km, skate and classicClosed
- Magic Meadows 11.2 km, skate and classicClosed
- Magic Meadows 20.9 km, skate and classicClosed
- Magic Meadows 30.8 km, skate and classicClosed
- Magic Meadows 40.8 km, skate and classicClosed
- Magic Meadows 50.6 km, skate and classicClosed
- Mike's Mile2.2 km, skate and classic, dogs OKClosed
- Mini Meadow0.5 kmClosed
- Paradise Park1.2 km, skate and classicClosed
- Pooch's Paradise3.8 km, skate and classic, dogs OKClosed
- Powerline0.2 km, skate and classicClosed
- Red Lady0.1 km, skate and classicClosed
- Upper Red Lady1.2 km, skate and classicClosed
- Yurt Cutoff0.1 kmClosed
East Side
- Gulch Connector1 km, skate and classicClosed
- Middle Earth2.1 km, skate and classicClosed
- Mordor3.3 km, skate and classicClosed
- Old Ditch Trail0.4 km, skate and classicClosed
- Private Spur0.3 km, dogs OKClosed
- Rec Path3.3 km, skate and classic, dogs OKClosed
- Riverbend Trail1.8 km, skate and classic, dogs OKClosed
- Rudy's Rollers2 km, skate and classicClosed
- Skyland Golf Course2.2 km, skate and classicClosed
- Skyland PO0.6 km, skate and classicClosed
- Teocalli Connector1.1 km, skate and classicClosed
- The Maze1.4 km, skate and classicClosed
- Tony's Trail1.4 km, skate and classicClosed
- Town Ranch3.3 km, skate and classic, dogs OKClosed
Grooming status from Nordic Pulse
Boots on the Ground
Posted Nov 14, 2026
Fresh snow on the ground and a lot more forecasted next week. Temps are shifting next week to daytime highs below freezing. Ski season is nearly here and it's starting to look like it!
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The Season So Far
9 storms. Biggest 23", Dec 11 to 13. Last powder day Jan 12.
Last snow
Next chance1-2" today
On the ground4" at Butte SNOTEL
Snow Questions, Answered
How much snow did Crested Butte get?
2 inches in the last 24 hours and 2 inches over the last three days, per this morning's numbers at the top of the page. The season total since October 1 is 13 inches.
Is there snow in Crested Butte right now?
The base depth at the resort's measurement site is 4 inches this morning. The snow stake and powcam above show the mountain live, and the photo section is this week's conditions from town and the trails.
Does Crested Butte make snow?
Yes. Crested Butte Mountain Resort runs snowmaking on the lower mountain and base area runs to open and hold early season terrain. The rest of the mountain, including the Extreme Limits, is natural snow, which is why those open later.
How much of Crested Butte is open?
Opening day is November 25, 2026. Lift and trail counts post in the grooming report above each morning once the resort opens, and the Extreme Limits open later in the season as the snowpack allows.
When does Crested Butte Mountain Resort open?
Opening day for the 2026-27 season is November 25, 2026. Early season terrain depends on snowmaking and natural snow, so check the lift and trail counts above before you drive up.
How much snow does Crested Butte get in a year?
Crested Butte Mountain Resort reports an average of about 300 inches a season at the resort. The deepest months run January through March, with the base peaking in late March. Town, 1,000 feet lower, sees less. The Season So Far above tracks this year as it lands.
