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Hunter Mountain Snow Forecast - 20th March 2026

Hunter Mountain Snow Report and Forecast

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Updated 21 March 2026 00:41 NZDT

Snow Forecast for Hunter Mountain

Snow and Weather from 20 March.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Hunter Mountain Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Hunter Mountain?

Hunter Mountain Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (735m)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Hunter Mountain.

Forecast for today in Hunter Mountain

Max 11℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
20

Snow unlikely

ClearClearCloudDrizzle

Clear sky, cloudy, drizzle later.

Forecast times for Hunter Mountain are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Hunter Mountain from OpenMeteo(GFS)
Fri
20
Sat
21
Sun
22
Mon
23
Tue
24
Wed
25
Thu
26
WindSW F2W F3NW F3SW F3
980m
7℃
Cloud
5℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
+1cm
0℃
Cloud
3℃
Clear
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
12℃
Cloud
SW F2W F3NW F3SW F3
735m
9℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
10℃
Cloud
+1cm
1℃
Cloud
5℃
Clear
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
14℃
Cloud
SW F2W F3NW F3SW F3
490m
11℃
Cloud
7℃
Cloud
12℃
Cloud
+1cm
3℃
Cloud
6℃
Clear
5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
15℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 519m
to 490m

490m

varying 959m
to 490m

490m

Max Town11℃7℃12℃3℃6℃5℃15℃
Min Town-1℃0℃1℃-5℃-6℃-1℃1℃

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.

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Snow Forecast near Hunter Mountain

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Snow Reliability

Hunter Mountain generally enjoys a robust snow reliability, with an average annual snowfall of around 130 inches. The snow depth can reach over 50 inches during peak season. For the latest snow conditions, be sure to check J2Ski for updated information.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Hunter Mountain

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Hunter Mountain, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Hunter Mountain, 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 Hunter Mountain is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, 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 Hunter Mountain 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 Hunter Mountain 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.