Butternut Basin 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 03 May 2026 11:45 NZST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Butternut Basin

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 3 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Butternut Basin 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.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Butternut Basin

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 20℃
Min -1℃

Snow unlikely

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Butternut Basin Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Butternut Basin from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sun 03	Cloudy.	Max 13℃ Min -1℃
Mon 04	Clear sky.	Max 19℃ Min 8℃
Tue 05	Light drizzle.	Max 20℃ Min 6℃
Wed 06	Clear sky.	Max 11℃ Min 3℃
Thu 07	Cloudy.	Max 9℃ Min 3℃
Fri 08	Cloudy.	Max 12℃ Min 2℃
Sat 09	Fair.	Max 13℃ Min 0℃

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 11:45 NZST, next update expected 17:00 NZST.

Ensemble forecast for Butternut Basin, USA at 240m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

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.

Off-Piste Safety in Butternut Basin

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Butternut Basin, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.