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Butternut Basin 7-Day Snow Forecast - 12th April 2026

Butternut Basin Snow Forecast - 7 day

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Updated 12 April 2026 23:50 NZST

7-Day Snow Forecast for Butternut Basin

1-week from 12 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Butternut Basin 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Butternut Basin?

Butternut Basin Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (395m)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Butternut Basin.

7-Day Snow Outlook for Butternut Basin

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 25℃
Min -1℃

Snow unlikely

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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 17℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 17℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
12

Snow unlikely

ClearClearCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Forecast times for Butternut Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 18℃
Min 12℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ to daytime highs around 18℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
13

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain showers later.

Forecast times for Butternut Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 23℃
Min 14℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 14℃ to daytime highs around 23℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
14

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudShwrsCloud

Clear sky first, cloudy then rain showers, cloudy later.

Forecast times for Butternut Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 21℃
Min 14℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 14℃ to daytime highs around 21℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
15

Snow unlikely

CloudDrizzleCloudLt Drizzle

Cloudy first, drizzle then cloudy, light drizzle later.

Forecast times for Butternut Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 23℃
Min 14℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 14℃ to daytime highs around 23℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
16

Snow unlikely

Lt DrizzleCloudCloudLt Drizzle

Light drizzle, cloudy, light drizzle later.

Forecast times for Butternut Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 17℃
Min 12℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ to daytime highs around 17℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
17

Snow unlikely

CloudClearFairCloud

Cloudy first, clear sky then fair, cloudy later.

Forecast times for Butternut Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

Max 25℃
Min 13℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 13℃ to daytime highs around 25℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
18

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudCloudLt Drizzle

Clear spells, cloudy, light drizzle later.

Forecast times for Butternut Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

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 piste 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 23:50 NZST, next update expected 05:00 NZST.

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.