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Porter Heights Snow Forecast - 7th June 2025

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Porter Heights Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Porter Heights

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Porter Heights, New Zealand for 15 days from 7 June.

Updated 06 June 2025 22:39 NZST.

Porter Heights Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected7 June
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours3cm
Next 7 Days13cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Porter Heights.

Forecast for today in Porter Heights

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 per hour

Snow Line

Sat
07

1cm to 2cm New Snow

SnowCloudCloudCloud

Snow showers early, then cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

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Updated 07 June 2025 10:38 NZST

Powder Possible :- 17cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Porter Heights over the next 2 days.

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Porter Heights Snow Report

Porter Heights Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths40cm
Lower Snow Depths10cm
Snow Conditions25cm Fresh Snow
Snow in last 24Hrs+25cm
Snow in last 7days+25cm

Porter Heights 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Porter Heights from OpenMeteo
Sat
07
Sun
08
Mon
09
Tue
10
Wed
11
Thu
12
Fri
13
WindSW F3SW F2SW F2
1,980m
-8℃
Cloud
+2cm
-6℃
Light Snow
+1cm
-5℃
Mixed
-5℃
Cloud
-4℃
Light Snow
+10cm
-6℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
-4℃
Fog
SW F3SW F2SW F2
1,640m
-5℃
Cloud
+2cm
-4℃
Light Snow
+1cm
-3℃
Mixed
-2℃
Cloud
-1℃
Light Snow
+7cm
-4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
-2℃
Fog
SW F3SW F2SW F2
1,300m
-3℃
Cloud
+1cm
-1℃
Light Snow
+1cm
-1℃
Mixed
0℃
Cloud
1℃
Light Snow
+2cm
-1℃
Mixed
0℃
Fog
Snow Line

1,300m

1,300m

1,300m

varying 1,399m
to 1,300m

1,300m

Max Town-3℃-1℃-1℃0℃1℃-1℃0℃
Min Town-7℃-4℃-8℃-6℃-2℃-9℃-7℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Porter Heights 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 -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 per hour

Snow Line

Sat
07

1cm to 2cm New Snow

SnowCloudCloudCloud

Snow showers early, then cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

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 per hour

Snow Line

Sun
08

1cm New Snow

CloudLight SnowLight SnowSnow

Cloudy, light snow, snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -1℃
Min -8℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -8℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
09

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedMixedFair

Clear spells early, then fair later.

Max 0℃
Min -6℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ and not getting above 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
10

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedLt Snow ShwrsCloud

Cloudy first, clear spells then light snow showers, cloudy later.

Max 1℃
Min -2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -2℃ to daytime highs around 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
11

2cm to 10cm New Snow

CloudLight SnowSnowCloud

Cloudy first, light snow then snow showers, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,399m to resort level.

Max -1℃
Min -9℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -9℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
12

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedClearMixed

Clear spells, clear sky, clear spells later.

Max 0℃
Min -7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -7℃ to daytime highs around 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
13

Snow unlikely

MixedFogClearClear

Clear spells, fog, clear sky later.

This Snow Forecast for Porter Heights, 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 Porter Heights, 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.

Porter Heights Snow Forecast updated at 22:39 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Porter Heights

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Porter Heights, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Porter Heights, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Porter Heights is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Porter Heights will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Porter Heights for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.