Mount Lyford Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 03 July 2026 01:46 NZST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Lyford
1-week from 2 July.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Mount Lyford 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Mount Lyford?
| Next Snow Expected | 4 July |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm |
| Next 7 Days | 100cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Lyford
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 5℃
Min -9℃
90cm New Snow
Snow Line from 1,387m to resort level (1,249m).
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 03 July 2026 03:42 NZST
Powder Possible :- 41cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Mount Lyford over the next 4 days.
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 1℃
Min -7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -7℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
02
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, clear spells later.
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃
Min -9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -9℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 4℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
04
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy, light drizzle, fair later.
Snow falling to 1,357m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 5℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
05
5cm to 6cm New Snow
Snow showers first, heavy snow showers then heavy snow, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,387m to resort level (1,249m).
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -1℃
Min -3℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
06
35cm New Snow
Snow showers early, then heavy snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,249m).
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -3℃
Min -4℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ and not getting above -3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
07
36cm New Snow
Light snow showers, heavy snow, heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,249m).
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -2℃
Min -4℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ and not getting above -2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
08
12cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers.
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 01:46 NZST, next update expected 07:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near Mount Lyford
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanmer Springs | 3cm | 110cm |
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.










