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Mount Hutt Snow Forecast - 8th May 2025

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Mount Hutt Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Mount Hutt

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This is the Snow Forecast for Mount Hutt, New Zealand for 16 days from 8 May.

Updated 08 May 2025 22:35 NZST.

Mount Hutt Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected9 May
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours5cm
Next 7 Days5cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Mount Hutt

Max 10℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain later.

Snow falling to 1,899m, with rain below.

Mount Hutt has 5cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Mount Hutt Snow Report

Mount Hutt Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths95cm
Lower Snow Depths40cm
Snow Conditions-
Snow in last 7days+120cm

Mount Hutt 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Hutt from OpenMeteo
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Tue
13
Wed
14
WindNW F4W F2SW F2NW F2
2,080m
7℃
Cloud
+1cm
2℃
Light Snow
+4cm
6℃
Cloud
3℃
Fair
6℃
Cloud
7℃
Cloud
1℃
Clear
NW F5SW F2SW F2SW F2NW F3SW F2
1,740m
7℃
Cloud
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
6℃
Mixed
4℃
Clear
6℃
Cloud
7℃
Fog
1℃
Fair
NW F5SW F2SW F2SW F2NW F3SW F2
1,400m
10℃
Cloud
6℃
Mixed
+1cm
8℃
Mixed
6℃
Clear
9℃
Cloud
9℃
Fog
4℃
Fair
Snow Line

1,899m

varying 1,769m
to 1,400m

Max Town10℃6℃8℃6℃9℃9℃4℃
Min Town5℃-1℃2℃3℃5℃0℃-1℃

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 Hutt 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 10℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudCloudLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain later.

Snow falling to 1,899m, with rain below.

Max 6℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

1cm to 4cm New Snow

Lt Snow ShwrsSnowMixedFair

Light snow showers first, snow showers then clear spells, fair later.

Snow Line from 1,769m to resort level.

Max 8℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudMixedFog

Clear spells first, cloudy then clear spells, fog later.

Max 6℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

MixedFairClearClear

Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.

Max 9℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

FairCloudCloudShwrs

Fair, cloudy, rain showers later.

Max 9℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
13

Snow unlikely

CloudFogFogCloud

Cloudy, fog, cloudy later.

Max 4℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
14

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudFairClear

Cloudy, fair, clear sky later.

This Snow Forecast for Mount Hutt, 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 Hutt, 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 Hutt Snow Forecast updated at 22:35 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mount Hutt

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Mount Hutt, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Mount Hutt, 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 Hutt 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 Hutt 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 Hutt 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.