Is Ski Butternut snowsure?

The snowiest week in Ski Butternut is week 2 of February. There are typically 2.5 snowy days during this week with 5.1in of snowfall. Check out the Ski Butternut Snow History graphs below.Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years. Read More

Average monthly snow in Ski Butternut

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December2.4in1.6 days
January2.8in2.0 days
February4.3in2.5 days
March2.8in1.8 days
April0.8in0.6 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Ski Butternut during March (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of March for Ski Butternut is 2.4 in. There are typically 1.7 snowy days during this week. Ski Butternut normal weather and snow conditions during the third week of March at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1240 ft based on historical averages over the last 17 years: At this time of year the expected freezing level (3438 ft is far above the middle elevation of Ski Butternut. On average, expect one or two days with snowfall per week in Ski Butternut in the middle of March with and average of one wet day during this week every year. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 2.4 in. Temperatures generally above freezing both night and day in Ski Butternut during week three of March with average maximum temperature 37°F and minimum temperature 33°F at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mostly light winds (average 11mph) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but the historical norm is for the mean wind to reach 19mph one day per week. Sunny, calm and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) are in short supply, occuring this week on average one year in 0 Read More


Snow History: Compare Resorts


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Ski Butternut and (2007 – 2024).

Winter
Summer

Ski Butternut


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Ski Butternut and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Ski Butternut are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds. Read More


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Ski Butternut and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Ski Butternut are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain. Read More


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Ski Butternut and (2007 – 2024)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Ski Butternut are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.