Butternut Basin Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Butternut Basin
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This is the Snow Forecast for Butternut Basin, United States for 16 days from 3 March.
Updated 02 March 2025 18:33 PST.
| Next Snow Expected | 8 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 1in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Butternut Basin.
Forecast for today in Butternut Basin
Max 33°F
Min 16°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 16°F to daytime highs around 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Butternut Basin has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Butternut Basin Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
| - |
Butternut Basin 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Mon 03 | Tue 04 | Wed 05 | Thu 06 | Fri 07 | Sat 08 | Sun 09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F2 | S F2 | S F3 | SW F4 | NW F4 | SW F3 | SW F3 |
| 1,804ft | 29°F
| 53°F
| 49°F
 | 47°F
| 34°F
 | 31°F
+1in
| 25°F
 |
| SW F2 | S F2 | S F3 | SW F4 | NW F4 | SW F3 | SW F3 | |
| 1,296ft | 31°F
| 54°F
| 51°F
| 49°F
| 36°F
| 33°F
+1in
| 27°F
|
| SW F2 | S F2 | S F3 | SW F4 | W F4 | SW F3 | SW F3 | |
| 787ft | 33°F
| 56°F
| 53°F
| 50°F
| 37°F
| 33°F
 +1in
| 28°F
|
| Snow Line | 787ft | 787ft | varying 1,342ft | 787ft | |||
| Max Town | 33°F | 56°F | 53°F | 50°F | 37°F | 33°F | 28°F |
| Min Town | 16°F | 24°F | 38°F | 26°F | 25°F | 20°F | 16°F |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Butternut Basin Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 33°F
Min 16°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 16°F to daytime highs around 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 56°F
Min 24°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 24°F and rising to 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
04
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 53°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 53°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
05
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, rain showers, light drizzle later.
Max 50°F
Min 26°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 26°F and rising to 50°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
06
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light snow later.
Max 37°F
Min 25°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 25°F and rising to 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
07
Snow unlikely
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Max 33°F
Min 20°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 20°F to daytime highs around 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
08
1in New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,342ft to resort level.
Max 28°F
Min 16°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 16°F and not getting above 28°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
09
New Snow
Cloudy early, then light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Butternut Basin, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Butternut Basin, on any given trail or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Butternut Basin Snow Forecast updated at 18:33 PST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Butternut Basin
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otis Ridge | - | 2in | |||||||
| Brantling | - | 1in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Butternut Basin
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Butternut Basin, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Butternut Basin, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Butternut Basin is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Butternut Basin will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Butternut Basin for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.