Local weather forecast

Weather in Crested Butte, CO

Updated 2026-09-26 08:00 local time · ZIP codes 81224, 81225

Sunny
Now40°F

Sunny

High / Low55° / 35°
Rain chance17%
Wind2 mph
No active weather alerts

No government weather alerts were returned for this location at the latest update.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny40°9% rain
9 AMSunny44°5% rain
10 AMSunny47°3% rain
11 AMSunny49°3% rain
12 PMPartly Cloudy51°3% rain
1 PMPartly Cloudy53°3% rain
2 PMPartly Cloudy55°3% rain
3 PMSunny55°1% rain
4 PMSunny55°1% rain
5 PMPartly Cloudy54°3% rain
6 PMPartly Cloudy51°3% rain
7 PMClear44°4% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Sunny
55° 35°Sunny
Rain 17%Gust 7 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Overcast
55° 38°Overcast
Rain 48%Gust 9 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Patchy rain nearby
45° 38°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 88%Gust 7 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like35°F
Humidity78%
Pressure30.21 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind2 mph SSW
Wind gusts11 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index0
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:59 AM
Sunset06:59 PM
Moonrise06:50 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour3 PM · 55°F
Coolest hour3 AM · 38°F
Highest rain chance5 AM · 18%
Strongest gusts1 PM · 17 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 9%).

A jacket or sweater is a good idea

It feels like 35°F with winds near 2 mph.

Best window: 3 PM

55°F, 1% rain chance and 6 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 17 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 40°F, wind 2 mph, rain chance up to 9%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 0.

Local weather characteristics in Crested Butte

Colorado weather changes quickly with elevation. The eastern plains, Front Range and high mountains can have very different temperatures, wind, snow and thunderstorm conditions on the same day.

Crested Butte is part of the West weather region. The forecast point is near 38.87°N latitude and 106.99°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Crested Butte weather today

Sunny and 40°F in Crested Butte, CO. Today's high is 55°F with a 17% rain chance. Winds are around 2 mph with gusts near 11 mph. Relative humidity is 78%, pressure is 30.21 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Crested Butte

Sunrise is at 06:59 AM and sunset is at 06:59 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Overcast with a high near 55°F and a low near 38°F. The maximum rain chance is 48%.

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