Mount Lyford Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 22 September 2026 00:43 NZST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Lyford
1-week from 21 September.
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 | 22 September |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 6cm |
| Next 7 Days | 14cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Lyford
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 14℃
Min -6℃
16cm 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 14℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 14℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, snow showers later.
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 7℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
22
1cm to 3cm New Snow
Light snow, fair, light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,249m).
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 0℃
Min -5℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
23
5cm New Snow
Light snow showers early, then clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,249m).
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min -6℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
24
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 7℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
25
Snow unlikely
Drizzle first, clear sky then fair, clear spells later.
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 9℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
26
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear spells then light snow, light snow showers later.
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 6℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
27
8cm New Snow
Light snow showers, light snow, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,311m 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 00:43 NZST, next update expected 06:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near Mount Lyford
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanmer Springs | 7cm | 15cm |
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.