Butternut Basin 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 20 March 2026 10:50 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Butternut Basin
48-hours from 20 March.
See below for forecast detail
Butternut Basin Snow Forecast updated at 10:50 PDT, next update expected 16:00 PDT.
Forecast for today in Butternut Basin
Max 47°F
Min 27°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 27°F and rising to 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
20
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, rain later.
Forecast times for Butternut Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Butternut Basin
Max 38°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 38°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
21
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Butternut Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | 32°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | 29°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | 28°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 27°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 |  | Clear spells. | 27°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 28°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Clear spells. | 34°F | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Fri | 09:00 |  | Light drizzle. | 39°F | SW Light | 50% | |
| Fri | 10:00 |  | Heavy drizzle. | 42°F | SW Breeze | 75% | |
| Fri | 11:00 |  | Light rain. | 46°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Rain. | 47°F | SW Breeze | 100% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Rain. | 47°F | SW Breeze | 95% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Heavy drizzle. | 46°F | SW Light | 85% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Light drizzle. | 44°F | SW Light | 50% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 33°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 33°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 33°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | SW Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sat | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Sat | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Sat | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Sat | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Light | 10% | |
| Sat | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Sat | 23:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 35°F | SW Light | 10% | |
Snow Forecast near Butternut Basin
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otis Ridge | - | - |
Butternut Basin Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Butternut Basin.
No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.
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.
Snow Reliability
Butternut Basin typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 60 inches and consistent snowfall throughout the season. For the latest snow reports and conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.