Mount Lyford Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 12 August 2026 12:47 NZST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Lyford
1-week from 12 August.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Mount Lyford 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Mount Lyford?
| Next Snow Expected | 13 August |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 5cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 6cm |
| Next 7 Days | 22cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Lyford
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 9℃
Min -7℃
31cm New Snow
Snow Line from 1,495m to resort level (1,249m).
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Mount Lyford 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 8℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
12
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells first, light drizzle then snow showers, fair later.
Snow Line from 1,495m to resort level (1,249m).
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 9℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
13
2cm to 12cm New Snow
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,249m).
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 8℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
14
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear sky then clear spells, fair later.
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
15
7cm to 8cm New Snow
Light snow, heavy snow showers, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,341m to resort level (1,249m).
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -1℃
Min -4℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
16
5cm New Snow
Fair, light snow showers, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,249m).
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
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
Snow Line
Mon
17
1cm New Snow
Cloudy, clear sky, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,249m).
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 1℃
Min -4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -4℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
18
1cm to 3cm New Snow
Light snow, cloudy, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,249m).
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
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.
Mount Lyford Snow Forecast updated at 12:47 NZST, next update expected 18:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near Mount Lyford
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanmer Springs | 1cm | 20cm |
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.