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Ski Butternut Resort Guide
Projected to open Dec 5
Projected to open December 5, 2026
Best months to book: February, January, March · 30-yr snow record
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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.
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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
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.
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Ski Butternut Season Snowfall
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Ski Butternut Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 118cm with an average of 23 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 | 6cm | 1 days | 1cm | 6cm | 5cm |
| December | 26cm | 5 days | 7cm | 19cm | 10cm |
| January | 29cm | 6 days | 13cm | 26cm | 10cm |
| February | 27cm | 6 days | 19cm | 31cm | 10cm |
| March | 24cm | 4 days | 13cm | 29cm | 10cm |
| April | 5cm | 1 days | 2cm | 11cm | 3cm |
| May | 0cm | 0 days | 0cm | 3cm | 1cm |
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.
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.
