Mount Lyford 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 12 October 2026 08:48 NZDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Mount Lyford

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 11 October.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Mount Lyford Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Mount Lyford?

Mount Lyford Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,500m)
Next Snow Expected	15 October
Next Snow Amount	5cm
Next 48 Hours	-
Next 7 Days	15cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Mount Lyford

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 18℃
Min -3℃

15cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,326m to resort level (1,249m).

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Mount Lyford Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Lyford from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Sun 11	Light drizzle.	Max 14℃ Min 7℃
Mon 12	Clear sky.	Max 18℃ Min 6℃
Tue 13	Clear sky.	Max 16℃ Min 5℃
Wed 14	Rain showers.	Max 14℃ Min 7℃
Thu 15	5cm New Snow Snow showers. Snow Line from 1,326m to resort level (1,249m).	Max 8℃ Min -2℃
Fri 16	10cm New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (1,249m).	Max -2℃ Min -3℃
Sat 17	Clear sky.	Max 4℃ Min -3℃

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 08:48 NZDT, next update expected 14:00 NZDT.

Ensemble forecast for Mount Lyford, New Zealand at 1,249m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

New Zealand Accommodation (Apartments, Chalets, Hotels) Map

Snow Forecast near Mount Lyford

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Mount Lyford
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day	Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
Hanmer Springs	-	12cm

How reliable is the snow in Mount Lyford?

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.

Off-Piste Safety in Mount Lyford

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Mount Lyford, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.