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Butternut Basin Weather Forecast - 7 to 16 days - 20th March 2026

Butternut Basin Weather

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Weather Forecast for Butternut Basin (240m to 550m)

Weather Outlook from 20 March.

Butternut Basin Forecast

See below for the detailed long-range forecast, including lowest and highest temperatures, sunshine, cloud cover, wind and rain projections.

Butternut Basin Weather Forecast updated at 06:50 NZDT, next update expected 12:00 NZDT.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Butternut Basin

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 14℃
Min -5℃

1cm New Snow

Snow Line from 519m to resort level (240m).

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Butternut Basin Daily Weather Forecast Detail

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Butternut Basin from OpenMeteo(GFS)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Fri
20
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 8℃
Min -3℃
Sat
21
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 3℃
Min 1℃
Sun
22
Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.

Max 8℃
Min -1℃
Mon
23
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 1℃
Min -3℃
Tue
24
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 7℃
Min -5℃
Wed
25
Shwrs

Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below.

Max 3℃
Min -1℃
Thu
26
Shwrs

Rain showers.

Max 14℃
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 Weather Forecast updated at 06:50 NZDT, next update expected 12:00 NZDT.

Current Snow

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Butternut Basin.

For more information about this American Ski Resort, See Also Skiing and Snowboarding in Butternut Basin .

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.