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Mount Dobson Snow Forecast - 30th July 2025

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Mount Dobson Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Mount Dobson

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Mount Dobson, New Zealand for 16 days from 30 July.

Updated 30 July 2025 18:03 IST.

Mount Dobson Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected30 July
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours4cm
Next 7 Days4cm

For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Mount Dobson

Max 3℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
30

3cm New Snow

CloudSnowLight SnowCloud

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

Snow falling to resort level.

Mount Dobson has 4cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Mount Dobson Snow Report

Mount Dobson Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths65cm
Lower Snow Depths40cm
Snow Conditions-

Mount Dobson 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Dobson from OpenMeteo
Wed
30
Thu
31
Fri
01
Sat
02
Sun
03
Mon
04
Tue
05
Wind
2,046m
1℃
Light Snow
+3cm
-4℃
Cloud
+1cm
-2℃
Clear
1℃
Fog
0℃
Clear
3℃
Cloud
3℃
Cloud
1,869m
2℃
Light Snow
+3cm
-3℃
Cloud
+1cm
-1℃
Clear
2℃
Fog
1℃
Clear
4℃
Cloud
5℃
Cloud
1,692m
3℃
Light Snow
+3cm
-1℃
Cloud
+1cm
1℃
Clear
3℃
Fog
2℃
Clear
5℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
Snow Line

1,692m

1,692m

Max Town3℃-1℃1℃3℃2℃5℃6℃
Min Town-2℃-4℃-1℃-3℃-2℃-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.

Mount Dobson 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 -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
30

3cm New Snow

CloudSnowLight SnowCloud

Cloudy first, snow showers then light snow, 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

Thu
31

1cm New Snow

CloudFreeze FogCloudLt Snow Shwrs

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

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 1℃
Min -1℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
01

Snow unlikely

MixedClearClearClear

Clear spells early, then clear sky later.

Max 3℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
02

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedFogMixed

Clear sky first, clear spells then fog, clear spells later.

Max 2℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
03

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearMixed

Clear sky early, then clear spells later.

Max 5℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
04

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 6℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
05

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

This Snow Forecast for Mount Dobson, 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 Dobson, 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 Dobson Snow Forecast updated at 18:03 IST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Mount Dobson

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Mount Dobson
Snow Forecast 48 Hr 7 Day
Fox Peak6cm 6cm
Roundhill3cm 3cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mount Dobson

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