Butternut Basin 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 22 March 2026 10:46 AEDT
2-Day Forecast for Butternut Basin
48-hours from 22 March.
See below for forecast detail
Butternut Basin Snow Forecast updated at 10:46 AEDT, next update expected 16:00 AEDT.
Forecast for today in Butternut Basin
Max 10℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
22
1cm New Snow
Cloudy, light drizzle, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (240m).
Forecast times for Butternut Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Butternut Basin
Max 2℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
23
1cm New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow falling to resort level (240m).
Forecast times for Butternut Basin are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Sun | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | SE Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | SE Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | SE Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | SE Light | 10% | |
| Sun | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | SE Light | 15% | |
| Sun | 06:00 | | Light drizzle. | 5℃ | SE Light | 25% | |
| Sun | 07:00 | | Light drizzle. | 5℃ | SE Light | 25% | |
| Sun | 08:00 | | Light drizzle. | 8℃ | SE Light | 35% | |
| Sun | 09:00 |  | Heavy drizzle. | 10℃ | SE Breeze | 45% | |
| Sun | 10:00 |  | Light rain. | 10℃ | SE Breeze | 45% | |
| Sun | 11:00 | | Rain. | 8℃ | SE Breeze | 70% | |
| Sun | 12:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | SE Breeze | 70% | |
| Sun | 13:00 | | Light rain. | 4℃ | SE Breeze | 45% | |
| Sun | 14:00 | | Light rain. | 3℃ | SE Light | 40% | |
| Sun | 15:00 | | Heavy drizzle. | 2℃ | SE Breeze | 40% | |
| Sun | 16:00 |  | Light snow. | 1℃ | SE Breeze | 35% | |
| Sun | 17:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow. | 0℃ | SE Breeze | 30% |
| Sun | 18:00 |  | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ | SE Breeze | 20% | |
| Sun | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | SE Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | SE Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | SE Breeze | 5% | |
| Sun | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Sun | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 05:00 | | Light snow. | -2℃ | NW Breeze | 15% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Breeze | 15% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 15:00 |  | Clear spells. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 18:00 |  | Clear sky. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 21:00 |  | Light snow showers. | -2℃ | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Light snow showers. | -2℃ | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Light snow. | -2℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
Snow Forecast near Butternut Basin
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otis Ridge | 2cm | 3cm | |||||||
| Brantling | 1cm | 1cm |
Butternut Basin Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Butternut Basin.
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 trail 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.
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.