CRESTED BUTTE MOUNTAIN RESORT

SKI AREAS • COLORADO

CRESTED BUTTE MOUNTAIN RESORT

June 17, 2024

Red Flag Warning
Until 2024-06-17T18:00:00-06:00 • National Weather Service
* AFFECTED AREA...In Colorado, Fire Weather Zone 203 Lower Colorado River, Fire Weather Zone 207 Southwest Colorado Lower Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 290 Paradox Valley Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 291 Northern San Juan Forecast Area, Fire Weather Zone 292 North Fork Forecast Area and Fire Weather Zone 293 Gunnison Basin Forecast Area. In Utah, Fire Weather Zone 490 Colorado River Basin and Fire Weather Zone 491 Southeast Utah. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions may become favorable for the easy ignition and rapid spread of fires due to low relative humidity and strong gusty winds.

No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 0.0".

Weather today, sunny, with a high near 68. breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

Terrain Surface	NA
Powder Score	NA
Snowpack Percent Normal	0%
Max Recorded Snowpack	1"
Snowfall Past 24 Hours	0"
Snowfall Next 24 Hours	0"
Snowfall Next 5 Days	0"

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Snowpack Depth (Past 7 Days)

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Snow Forecast

5 Day Snow Forecast

Weather into tomorrow, Sunny, with a high near 62. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

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Snowpack Density

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Wet, heavy snowfall generally consists of atleast 12.5% water content or higher for every foot of snow. Lighter, drier snow might contain up to 1.0 inch of water for every foot of snow; up to 8.3% water.

Ski Area Summary

Crested Butte Mountain Resort

Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado is a paradise for skiers and snowboarders, offering 1,547 acres of varied terrain. The resort's best trails include the expert-level Headwall and The High Lift, as well as the intermediate-level Painter Boy and Keystone. A little-known fact about the resort is that it was one of the first ski resorts in the country to allow snowboarding. For beginners, the resort offers the friendly and easy-going trails of the Red Lady and Lower Keystone. The best apres ski bar is the Avalanche Bar and Grill, which offers live music and a cozy atmosphere to relax after a long day on the slopes.

Terrain Overview

Crested Butte Mountain Resort in Colorado is situated in the Elk Mountains range of the Rocky Mountains. The resort itself is located on the slopes of Crested Butte Mountain, which is part of the Elk Mountains. The highest peak in the Elk Mountains is Maroon Peak, which stands at 14,156 feet.

Crested Butte Mountain Resort offers a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders, including steep chutes, groomed runs, and backcountry access. The resort is known for its challenging terrain and abundance of expert runs, making it a popular destination for advanced skiers and riders.

Nearby Ski Areas	5 day forecast
BEAVER CREEK RESORT	NA
BUTTERMILK MOUNTAIN	NA
ASPEN HIGHLANDS	NA
SUNLIGHT MOUNTAIN RESORT	NA
CRESTED BUTTE MOUNTAIN RESORT	NA
ASPEN MOUNTAIN	NA