Mount Lyford Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 11 August 2026 20:40 BST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Lyford
1-week from 11 August.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Mount Lyford 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Mount Lyford?
| Next Snow Expected | 13 August |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm - |
| Next 48 Hours | 2cm 1in |
| Next 7 Days | 18cm 7in |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Lyford
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min -5℃ 22°F
17cm 7in New Snow
Snow Line from 1,511m 4,957ft to resort level ( 1,249m 4,098ft ).
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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 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 (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
11
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 8℃ 45°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 30°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
12
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells first, snow showers at altitude then rain showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,511m 4,957ft to 1,295m 4,249ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
13
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,387m 4,551ft to 1,357m 4,452ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 8℃ 47°F
Min -1℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 29°F and rising to 8℃ 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
14
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 3℃ 38°F
Min -3℃ 27°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 27°F and rising to 3℃ 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
15
9cm to 10cm 4in New Snow
Light snow first, heavy snow then heavy snow showers, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,249m 4,098ft ).
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -1℃ 30°F
Min -4℃ 25°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -4℃ 25°F and not getting above -1℃ 30°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
16
4cm 2in New Snow
Clear sky first, light snow then light snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,249m 4,098ft ).
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -2℃ 28°F
Min -5℃ 22°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ 22°F and not getting above -2℃ 28°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
17
1cm New Snow
Cloudy, clear sky, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,249m 4,098ft ).
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 20:40 BST, next update expected 02:00 BST.
Snow Forecast near Mount Lyford
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanmer Springs | 1cm - | 18cm 7in |
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.