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Mount Dobson Snow Forecast - 8th June 2025

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Mount Dobson Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Mount Dobson

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Mount Dobson, New Zealand for 16 days from 8 June.

Updated 09 June 2025 04:37 NZST.

Mount Dobson Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected8 June
Next Snow Amount4cm
Next 48 Hours5cm
Next 7 Days20cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Dobson.

Forecast for today in Mount Dobson

Max -4℃
Min -6℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ and not getting above -4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
08

4cm New Snow

MixedCloudLight SnowLt Snow Shwrs

Clear spells first, cloudy then light snow, light snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

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Updated 09 June 2025 05:36 NZST

Powder Possible :- 17cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Mount Dobson over the next 3 days.

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Mount Dobson Snow Report

Mount Dobson Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths75cm
Lower Snow Depths1cm
Snow Conditions40cm Fresh Snow
Snow in last 24Hrs+40cm
Snow in last 48Hrs+40cm
Snow in last 7days+40cm

Mount Dobson 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Dobson from OpenMeteo
Sun
08
Mon
09
Tue
10
Wed
11
Thu
12
Fri
13
Sat
14
Wind
2,046m
-6℃
Light Snow
+4cm
-5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
-3℃
Light Snow
+1cm
-2℃
Snow
+12cm
-4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
-4℃
Mixed
-4℃
Freeze Fog
1,869m
-5℃
Light Snow
+4cm
-4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
-2℃
Light Snow
+1cm
-1℃
Snow
+12cm
-2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
-3℃
Mixed
-2℃
Freeze Fog
1,692m
-4℃
Light Snow
+4cm
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
-1℃
Light Snow
+1cm
0℃
Snow
+12cm
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
-2℃
Mixed
-1℃
Freeze Fog
Snow Line

1,692m

1,692m

varying 1,749m
to 1,692m

varying 1,709m
to 1,692m

1,692m

Max Town-4℃-3℃-1℃0℃-1℃-2℃-1℃
Min Town-6℃-7℃-5℃-2℃-6℃-4℃-6℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Mount Dobson Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Max -4℃
Min -6℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ and not getting above -4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
08

4cm New Snow

MixedCloudLight SnowLt Snow Shwrs

Clear spells first, cloudy then light snow, light snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -3℃
Min -7℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -7℃ and not getting above -3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
09

Snow unlikely

Lt Snow ShwrsFreeze FogFreeze FogFair

Light snow showers, freezing fog, fair later.

Max -1℃
Min -5℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
10

1cm New Snow

CloudCloudLight SnowCloud

Cloudy, light snow, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,749m to resort level.

Max 0℃
Min -2℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -2℃ and not getting above 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
11

12cm New Snow

CloudLight SnowSnowSnow

Cloudy, light snow, heavy snow showers later.

Snow Line from 1,709m to resort level.

Max -1℃
Min -6℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
12

2cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowFreeze FogFreeze Fog

Light snow early, then freezing fog later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -2℃
Min -4℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ and not getting above -2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
13

Snow unlikely

FairFreeze FogMixedFreeze Fog

Fair first, freezing fog then clear spells, freezing fog later.

Max -1℃
Min -6℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
14

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedFreeze FogClear

Clear spells, freezing fog, clear sky later.

This Snow Forecast for Mount Dobson, New Zealand gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Mount Dobson, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Mount Dobson Snow Forecast updated at 04:37 NZST, next update expected 07:00 NZST.

Snow Forecast near Mount Dobson

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Mount Dobson
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSunMonTueWedThuFriSat 7 Day
Roundhill8cm 15cm
Fox Peak8cm 13cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mount Dobson

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Mount Dobson, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Mount Dobson, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Mount Dobson is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Mount Dobson will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Mount Dobson for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.