Mount Dobson 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 02 July 2026 20:43 NZST
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 02 July 2026 20:46 NZST
Powder Possible :- 11cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Mount Dobson over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Mount Dobson
48-hours from 2 July.
See below for forecast detail
Mount Dobson Snow Forecast updated at 20:43 NZST, next update expected 23:00 NZST.
Forecast for today in Mount Dobson
Max 3℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
02
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Mount Dobson are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 02 July 2026 20:46 NZST
Powder Possible :- 11cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Mount Dobson over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Mount Dobson
Max 4℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Mount Dobson are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 12:00 |  | Clear sky. | 3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | -4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | -4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Fair. | -5℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Fair. | -5℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Fair. | -4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Clear spells. | -4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Clear spells. | -5℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Clear spells. | -4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Clear spells. | -4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | 4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Clear spells. | 3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Fair. | -1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Fair. | -1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 25% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 50% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 65% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 75% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 80% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 85% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 85% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Sat | 08:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 1℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Sat | 09:00 |  | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Sat | 10:00 |  | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 100% | |
Snow Forecast near Mount Dobson
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill | 17cm | 47cm | |||||||
| Fox Peak | 9cm | 43cm |
Mount Dobson Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Dobson.
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.
Snow Reliability
Mount Dobson typically sees consistent snowfall, with an average snow depth of 1-2 meters during peak season. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski for accurate information.