Cottonwood Butte Ski Hill
North American Cordillera › Intermountain West › Columbia Plateau
About Cottonwood Butte Ski Hill
A community-run Idaho gem where vintage T-bars and volunteer spirit offer a nostalgic, unpretentious escape from the modern resort machine.
Highlights
- Volunteer-run charm
- Vintage T-bar lifts
- Local community vibes
- Night skiing sessions
Key Facts
- Altitude: 1475m
- Top lift: 1678m
- Ski pistes: 3.8km
- Ski lifts: 1
Ski Area
Weather and 10-day forecast for Cottonwood Butte Ski Hill
- Today: 7 to 13 °C, partly cloudy, 7 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3748 m (3390 to 4000 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | 7 / 13 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 7 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 7 / 19 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 8 / 20 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 8 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 7 / 20 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 8 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 11 / 22 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 7 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 7 / 20 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 8 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 9 / 23 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
Getting to Cottonwood Butte Ski Hill
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport (LWS), 55 km away, about 1h29 by road