What can you see at Ski Butternut?

Ski Butternut has 74 recorded wildlife species.

What wildlife can you see at Ski Butternut?

74 wildlife species have been recorded at Ski Butternut, including mammals, birds, and more.

What is the best time to visit Ski Butternut?

Temperatures at Ski Butternut range from -4°C in January to 14°C in July. The coldest months with reliable snowfall are generally best for skiing.

Ski Butternut

Plan your trip to Ski Butternut in Massachusetts, United States. Live snow reports, lift passes, piste maps, ski schools and chalets.

Location: Massachusetts, United States, North America
Coordinates: 42.179330, -73.318650
Area: 12 km²

Weather & Climate in Ski Butternut

The warmest temperatures in Ski Butternut occur in July, averaging 14.4°C (up to 19.6°C). The coolest conditions are in January at -4.3°C.

The driest weather conditions are typically in August with average rainfall of 83.5mm. Average humidity: 67.0%.

Monthly Temperatures

January: -4.3°C (rainfall: 106.3mm)
February: -1.6°C (rainfall: 92.6mm)
March: -0.9°C (rainfall: 130.6mm)
April: 1.6°C (rainfall: 88.8mm)
May: 6.3°C (rainfall: 145.1mm)
June: 11.9°C (rainfall: 109.4mm)
July: 14.4°C (rainfall: 95.0mm)
August: 14.0°C (rainfall: 83.5mm)
September: 9.6°C (rainfall: 83.7mm)
October: 5.3°C (rainfall: 117.7mm)
November: -0.3°C (rainfall: 105.7mm)
December: -4.0°C (rainfall: 147.3mm)

Wildlife in Ski Butternut

Home to 74 recorded species including 55 arctic & alpine birds, 6 other, 5 birds of prey, 5 alpine mammals, 2 mountain goats & sheep, 1 mountain reptiles & amphibians.

Recommended Packing List for Ski Butternut

Based on average temperature of 4.3°C, typical conditions, humidity 70%.

Heavy layers & thermal clothing - temperatures around 4°C require warm insulation
Warm hat & ski gloves - critical for cold mountain conditions
Ski goggles - essential for visibility on the slopes
Sunscreen & lip balm with SPF - protection from mountain UV at altitude
Waterproof ski boots - well-fitted for comfort on long ski days
Layered ski clothing - moisture-wicking base, insulating mid, waterproof outer
Ski helmet - essential for safety on all pistes
First aid kit - basic medical supplies for remote areas
Hand warmers - useful for cold chairlift rides
Camera or GoPro - capture your skiing memories on the slopes

Notable Species

Alpine Chough (Pyrrhocorax graculus) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
Coal Tit (Periparus ater) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
Accenteur alpin (Prunella collaris) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
Cascanueces (Nucifraga caryocatactes) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
Aguila Real (Aquila chrysaetos) - Birds of Prey
Fringuello alpino (Montifringilla nivalis) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
Aderyn Du (Turdus merula) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
(Alpen-)Gämse (Rupicapra rupicapra) - Mountain Goats & Sheep
Bofink (Fringilla coelebs) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
Griva (Turdus viscivorus) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
Great Tit (Parus major) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
Adar y To (Passer domesticus) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
Capreolus capreolus (Capreolus capreolus) - Alpine Mammals
Crested Tit (Lophophanes cristatus) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
Sciurus vulgaris (Sciurus vulgaris) - Alpine Mammals
Common Merganser (Mergus merganser) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
Common Raven (Corvus corax) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
Common Crossbill (Loxia curvirostra) - Arctic & Alpine Birds
Avvoltoio degli agnelli (Gypaetus barbatus) - Birds of Prey
Arrendajo (Garrulus glandarius) - Arctic & Alpine Birds