📷 Ski Butternut
North America
Ski Butternut
Off-season
Closed for the season · reopens Dec 5
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 04:07 PM UTC · informational only
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Overview
Ski Butternut is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Closed for the season · reopens Dec 5). Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 16:07 UTC.
Resort Guide
Ski Butternut is located in the Berkshires of Massachusetts and features 100 skiable acres with 22 trails and 11 lifts, catering to families and skiers of all abilities. The resort is known for its welcoming atmosphere, well-groomed slopes, and dedicated learning areas, making it a popular choice for beginners and intermediates. Key amenities include a spacious base lodge, rental and lesson services, and snow tubing, offering a well-rounded winter experience in a scenic New England setting.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Ski Butternut
Lifts
12
Skiable area
110 ac
Longest run
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(22 total)
Beginner
8
36% of terrain
Intermediate
8
36% of terrain
Advanced
6
27% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Quad chair3
- Triple chair1
- Double chair2
- Surface lift4
Snowmaking covers about 100% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Well – Located just minutes from Ski Butternut, The Well is a popular après-ski spot known for its cozy atmosphere, craft cocktails, and live music, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
Northeast US region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 04:07 PM UTC
Base
250m
Temp
22.1°C
Wind
14.6km/h
Snow Depth
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Mid-Mountain
400m
Temp
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Wind
16km/h
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Summit
549m
Temp
20.1°C
Wind
14.6km/h
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Live Conditions
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Ski Butternut (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 21, 4:07 PM
Today 21 / 12 | Sat, Aug 22 19 / 130.9mm | Sun, Aug 23 22 / 152.7mm | Mon, Aug 24 20 / 120.9mm | Tue, Aug 25 19 / 112.1mm | Wed, Aug 26 22 / 11 | |||||||||||||
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| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Precip (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.9 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (°C) | 15 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 15 | 21 | 14 |
| Wind (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 7 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 27 | 30 | 15 | 21 | 24 | 14 | 19 | 34 | 24 | 20 | 40 | 20 | 28 | 38 | 28 | 13 | 28 | 23 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (549m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
21
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20.7°
12.1°
15 km/h
Sat
22
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19.3°
13.3°
10 km/h
Sun
23
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22.2°
15.3°
14 km/h
Mon
24
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20.4°
11.6°
18 km/h
Tue
25
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19.1°
11.3°
18 km/h
Wed
26
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21.5°
10.7°
12 km/h
Thu
27
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23.4°
13.1°
9 km/h
Fri
28
🌧️
21.1°
17°
8 km/h
Sat
29
🌧️
23.2°
16.5°
8 km/h
Sun
30
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22.6°
16.1°
8 km/h
Summit elevation (549m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 04:07 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 97cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 124cm full-season avg
97cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~103.8 cm. That's 7% above the 5-year average (97 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 16% below the 30-year average (124 cm).
Ski Butternut Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 129cm with an average of 59 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
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| November | 7.9cm | 5 days | 1cm | 6cm | 4.2cm |
| December | 28.5cm | 12 days | 7cm | 19cm | 10.8cm |
| January | 29.6cm | 14 days | 13cm | 26cm | 10.3cm |
| February | 28.8cm | 13 days | 19cm | 31cm | 10.5cm |
| March | 25.7cm | 10 days | 13cm | 29cm | 10.7cm |
| April | 7.5cm | 4 days | 2cm | 11cm | 3.8cm |
| May | 0.4cm | 0 days | 0cm | 3cm | 2.2cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 5, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 10 past El Niño winters at Ski Butternut, ERA5 season snowfall median was 132 cm (52 in), about 3% above this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.
Prevailing ONI
El Niño
MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C
Analog season median
132 cm
10 El Niño winters · 3% above median
All-season median
128 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
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| El Niñocurrent | 10 | 132 cm | 122 cm – 147 cm | 2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009 |
| La Niña | 12 | 112 cm | 104 cm – 155 cm | 2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010 |
| ENSO-neutral | 8 | 135 cm | 110 cm – 156 cm | 2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003 |
Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Ski Butternut
- Where is Ski Butternut?
- Ski Butternut is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Ski Butternut?
- Ski Butternut runs from a base elevation of 250 m (820 ft) to a summit of 549 m (1,801 ft), giving a vertical drop of 299 m (981 ft).
- How big is Ski Butternut?
- Ski Butternut has 110 acres (45 hectares) of skiable terrain, 22 marked runs and 12 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Ski Butternut?
- Ski Butternut is on the Ikon Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- How much snow does Ski Butternut get in a typical season?
- Ski Butternut averages 64 inches / 163 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
