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Porter Heights Long-Range Snow Forecast - 22nd May 2026

Porter Heights Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 22 May 2026 13:47 BST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Porter Heights

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 22 May.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Porter Heights Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Porter Heights?

Porter Heights Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,640m)
Next Snow Expected4 June
Next Snow Amount 1cm 1in
Next 48 Hours - -
Next 7 Days - -

Long-range Snow Outlook for Porter Heights

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 8℃ 46°F
Min -4℃ 25°F

1cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,315m 4,314ft to resort level ( 1,300m 4,265ft ).

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Porter Heights 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 Porter Heights from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Fri
22
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Sat
23
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 8℃ 46°F
Min -4℃ 25°F
Sun
24
Fair

Fair.

Max 6℃ 43°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Mon
25
Mixed

Clear spells.

Max 5℃ 42°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Tue
26
Light Snow

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow showers at altitude, light rain below.
Snow Line from 1,315m 4,314ft to resort level ( 1,300m 4,265ft ).

Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -1℃ 29°F
Wed
27
Fair

Clear sky at altitude, fair below.

Max 5℃ 41°F
Min -3℃ 26°F
Thu
28
Fair

Fair.

Max 3℃ 38°F
Min -4℃ 26°F

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 13:47 BST, next update expected 19:00 BST.

Ensemble forecast for Porter Heights, New Zealand at 1,300m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)
Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

Snow Reliability

Porter Heights typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snowfall of 3 meters annually. Snow depths can reach up to 2 meters during peak season, so check J2Ski for the latest snow information.

Off-Piste Safety in Porter Heights

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