Mount Lyford 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 23 July 2026 12:45 NZST
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 23 July 2026 14:42 NZST
Powder Possible :- 14cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Mount Lyford over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Mount Lyford
48-hours from 23 July.
See below for forecast detail
Mount Lyford Snow Forecast updated at 12:45 NZST, next update expected 18:00 NZST.
Forecast for today in Mount Lyford
Max 6℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then rain showers later.
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 23 July 2026 14:42 NZST
Powder Possible :- 14cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Mount Lyford over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Mount Lyford
Max 7℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
24
up to 2cm New Snow
Fair first, cloudy then clear spells, heavy snow later.
Snow Line from 1,511m to 1,311m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 10% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 20% | |
| Fri | 01:00 |  | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 40% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 60% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 80% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 85% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 80% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 75% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 65% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 55% |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 45% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | NW Breeze | 30% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 7℃ | NW Breeze | 20% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Fair. | 7℃ | NW Breeze | 15% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Fair. | 7℃ | NW Breeze | 10% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Fair. | 7℃ | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Light drizzle. | 6℃ | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | NW Breeze | 20% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 40% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 3℃ | NW Light | 55% | |
| Fri | 19:00 |  | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 45% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 30% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 15% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Fair. | 0℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Fair. | 0℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | | Fair. | 0℃ | W Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ | W Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | W Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 03:00 |  | Light snow. | -3℃ | W Light | 10% | |
| Sat | 04:00 |  | Light snow showers. | -2℃ | W Light | 25% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers. | -2℃ | W Light | 45% |
| Sat | 06:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Snow showers. | -2℃ | W Light | 65% |
| Sat | 07:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Snow showers. | -2℃ | W Breeze | 70% |
| Sat | 08:00 |  | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | W Breeze | 75% |
| Sat | 09:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -3℃ | W Breeze | 80% |
| Sat | 10:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -4℃ | W Breeze | 75% |
| Sat | 11:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -4℃ | W Breeze | 75% |
Snow Forecast near Mount Lyford
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanmer Springs | 13cm | 13cm |
Mount Lyford Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Lyford.
This Snow Forecast for Mount Lyford, 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 Lyford, 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 Lyford typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snowfall of around 3 meters each season. For the latest snow depth and conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.