Ski Butternut Snow Report
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Ski Butternut
Ski Butternut is a popular ski resort in Massachusetts, known for its wide range of trails suitable for all skill levels. The best trails for beginners include the Cruiser and Top Flight runs, which offer gentle slopes and stunning views. For intermediate skiers, the Twisted Sister and Nut Hatch runs offer challenging terrain and exciting twists and turns. A little-known fact about Ski Butternut is that it was originally a family-owned farm before it was converted into a ski resort. After a day on the slopes, head to the Crazy Horse Bar and Grill for some tasty food and drinks. Overall, Ski Butternut is a great destination for skiing enthusiasts of all abilities.
Terrain mix: Ski Butternut, located in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, is situated in the Berkshires mountain range. The ski resort features a variety of slopes and trails with varying degrees of difficulty, making it a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders of all levels. The mountain features a vertical drop of 1,000 feet, with 22 trails and 100 skiable acres. The highest peak at Ski Butternut reaches an elevation of 2,000 feet, providing stunning views of the surrounding area.
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.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
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.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
What forecasters are seeing
Plain-English forecast narrative from the local NWS office. Issued by NWS ALY.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Ski Butternut -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- Beartown State Forest
- At Thruhiker Camping
- Shaker Camp
- Race Brook Campsites
- Laurel Ridge Campsite
- Sage's Ravine Campground
Fishing spots
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 Ski Butternut in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Ski Butternut reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Ski Butternut
Where does the snow data for Ski Butternut 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 Ski Butternut?
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 Ski Butternut?
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.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Ski Butternut.