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Mount Hutt Snow Forecast - 30th May 2025

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Mount Hutt Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Mount Hutt

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Mount Hutt, New Zealand for 15 days from 30 May.

Updated 29 May 2025 23:35 BST.

Mount Hutt Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected4 June
Next Snow Amount 3cm 1in
Next 48 Hours - -
Next 7 Days 7cm 3in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Hutt.

Forecast for today in Mount Hutt

Max 6℃ 43°F
Min 0℃ 32°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
30

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Mount Hutt has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Mount Hutt Snow Report

Mount Hutt Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths 50cm 20in
Snow ConditionsSki Area Closed
Snow in last 7days +15cm +6in

Mount Hutt 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Hutt from OpenMeteo
Fri
30
Sat
31
Sun
01
Mon
02
Tue
03
Wed
04
Thu
05
WindNW F4NW F2NW F3NW F3NW F3W F4
2,080m 6,824ft
4℃ 39°F
Clear
4℃ 40°F
Fair
3℃ 38°F
Fair
4℃ 40°F
Cloud
5℃ 40°F
Cloud
7℃ 44°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+5cm +2in
-2℃ 29°F
Clear
+1cm
NW F4NW F3NW F3NW F4NW F4NW F4W F4
1,740m 5,709ft
4℃ 39°F
Clear
5℃ 41°F
Clear
3℃ 38°F
Fair
4℃ 40°F
Cloud
5℃ 42°F
Cloud
7℃ 44°F
Fair
+3cm +1in
-2℃ 28°F
Fair
+2cm +1in
NW F4NW F3NW F3NW F4NW F4NW F4W F4
1,400m 4,593ft
6℃ 43°F
Clear
7℃ 45°F
Clear
5℃ 42°F
Fair
7℃ 44°F
Cloud
8℃ 46°F
Cloud
9℃ 48°F
Fair
+3cm +1in
0℃ 32°F
Fair
+2cm +1in
Snow Line

varying 1,999m 6,558ft
to 1,919m 6,296ft

varying 2,009m 6,591ft
to 1,400m 4,593ft

1,400m 4,593ft

Max Town 6℃ 43°F 7℃ 45°F 5℃ 42°F 7℃ 44°F 8℃ 46°F 9℃ 48°F 0℃ 32°F
Min Town 0℃ 32°F 0℃ 32°F 2℃ 35°F 4℃ 38°F 4℃ 40°F -2℃ 28°F -5℃ 23°F

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.

Mount Hutt 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 6℃ 43°F
Min 0℃ 32°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
30

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Max 7℃ 45°F
Min 0℃ 32°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
31

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearMixed

Fair, clear sky, clear spells later.

Max 5℃ 42°F
Min 2℃ 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 42°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
01

Snow unlikely

FairFairMixedClear

Fair, clear spells, clear sky later.

Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 4℃ 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
02

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 8℃ 46°F
Min 4℃ 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 46°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
03

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain later.

Max 9℃ 48°F
Min -2℃ 28°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 9℃ 48°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
04

3cm to 5cm 1in to 2in New Snow

Lt RainFairSnowSnow

Light rain first, fair then snow showers, heavy snow showers later.

Snow Line from 2,009m 6,591ft to resort level.

Max 0℃ 32°F
Min -5℃ 23°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ 23°F and not getting above 0℃ 32°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
05

1cm to 2cm up to 1in New Snow

FairFairCloudLight Snow

Fair, cloudy, light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

This Snow Forecast for Mount Hutt, 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 Hutt, 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 Hutt Snow Forecast updated at 23:35 BST, next update expected imminently.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mount Hutt

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Mount Hutt, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Mount Hutt, 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 Mount Hutt 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 Mount Hutt 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 Mount Hutt 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.