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Butternut Basin Long-Range Snow Forecast - 20th March 2026

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Updated 21 March 2026 00:44 NZDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Butternut Basin

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 20 March.

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 17℃
Min -5℃

1cm New Snow

Snow falling to resort level (240m).

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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)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Fri
20
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 9℃
Min -3℃
Sat
21
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 3℃
Min 1℃
Sun
22
Fog

Fog.

Max 9℃
Min 0℃
Mon
23
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 0℃
Min -3℃
Tue
24
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 7℃
Min -5℃
Wed
25
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 6℃
Min 0℃
Thu
26
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 17℃
Min 2℃

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 00:44 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

Ensemble forecast for Butternut Basin, USA at 240m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)
Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

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.