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Buttermilk Resort Snow Report

Michigan, USA
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Buttermilk Resort -- Michigan ski resort
Buttermilk Resort Michigan
About this resort

Buttermilk Resort

Buttermilk Resort is a small ski resort in Ontario with five trails, all accessible by chairlift or tow rope. The best trails for intermediate to advanced skiers are the Upper and Lower Buttermilk, which offer challenging runs with steep pitches and mogul fields. For beginner skiers, the T-Bar trail is a great option, with gentle slopes and wide runs. An interesting fact about Buttermilk Resort is that it was originally a dairy farm, and the ski lodge is housed in the old barn. For apres ski, the Barrie country club is a popular choice, with a cozy fireplace and live music on weekends.

Terrain mix: Buttermilk Resort is not a ski resort in Canada. It is actually a ski resort located in Aspen, Colorado, United States. The resort is part of the larger Aspen Snowmass ski area.

The ski resort is known for its family-friendly atmosphere and beginner-friendly terrain. It is located at the base of Buttermilk Mountain, which is one of the four mountains that make up the Aspen Snowmass ski area. Buttermilk Mountain has a summit elevation of 9,900 feet and offers a variety of terrain for skiers and snowboarders of all levels.

Other notable mountains in the Aspen Snowmass ski area include Aspen Mountain, Snowmass Mountain, and Highlands Mountain. Each mountain offers unique terrain and breathtaking views for visitors to enjoy.

StateMichigan
Lifts2
Runs9
Detailed forecast

Plan your day down to the hour

Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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Deep dive

5-day forecast table

Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.

TimeConditionTemp (°F)Snow (in)Rain (in)Humidity (%)Wind (mps)Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & snow

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.

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Forecast discussion

What forecasters are seeing

Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS APX.

772 FXUS63 KAPX 220734 AFDAPX Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Gaylord MI 334 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... -High pressure continues seasonably normal fall-like temperatures build this week no precipitation expected. && .DISCUSSION... Issued at 333 AM EDT Tue Sep 22 2026 Pattern Synopsis and Forecast: A midlevel split flow-pattern begins to build across North America this morning with ridging over the Northern Plains while low amplitude troughing spans the southern U.S. Midlevel ridging will support subsidence aloft this morning and cause surface high pressure to build across the Great Lakes region through the next several days. H8 temperatures in the single digits will keep temperatures seasonably normal through the entirety of the forecast period with highs in the 60s and overnight lows in the upper 30s to low 40s. Cloud cover will continue to dissipate and progress south this morning as the stationary boundary currently occupying the Appalachians moves downstream. High pressure building over central Ontario will keep conditions quiet and dry over the CWA throughout the entirety of the forecast period. Efficient overnight radiational cooling will drop lows into the mid/upper 30s across interior eastern upper and northern lower leading to another round of patchy frost development tonight. Otherwise, conditions remain climatologically normal for late September with highs in the 60s for most areas while efficient overnight radiational cooling processes drop lows into the upper 30s to low 40s. Other than ideal fall conditions for hardwood color development, no out-of-the-ordinary or active weather is expected at this time. Long-range ensembles continue to hint at low-end chances of showers midweek next week as a shortwave lifts across the Northern Plains, but confidence in any appreciable (if any) rainfall reaching the Great Lakes Region remains low. && .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 1052 PM EDT Mon Sep 21 2026 VFR conditions are expected to continue through the issuance period across northern Michigan. BKN/SCT low clouds close to MVFR thresholds may linger across southern portions of the area through the morning with clearing skies into the afternoon. Mainly light winds overnight will increase to around 10 kts out of the ENE Tuesday morning, gusting to 15-20 kts at times through the afternoon. && .APX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... MI...Beach Hazards Statement through this evening for MIZ018-024- 030-036-042. Frost Advisory until 9 AM EDT this morning for MIZ086-087-095- 096. MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 8 PM EDT this evening for LHZ348- 349. && $$ DISCUSSION...SJC AVIATION...DJC
Around the area

Beyond the slopes

Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Buttermilk Resort -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.

Mountain & avalanche safety

Know before you go
Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
Carry the gear, know how to use it
Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
Mind the weather window
Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
Respect closed terrain
Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.

Track Buttermilk Resort in the Snoflo app

Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Buttermilk Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.

FAQ

About Buttermilk Resort

Where does the snow data for Buttermilk Resort come from?

Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.

How often is the snow report updated?

Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.

What's the elevation at Buttermilk Resort?

See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.

How is "% of normal" calculated?

Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.

What ski resorts are near Buttermilk Resort?

See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.

Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?

Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.

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