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Mount Dobson Snow Forecast - 3rd July 2025

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 3 July.

Updated 03 July 2025 06:04 IST.

Mount Dobson Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected3 July
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours5cm
Next 7 Days5cm

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 -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
03

1cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowCloudCloud

Light snow early, then cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Mount Dobson has 5cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Mount Dobson Snow Report

Mount Dobson Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths65cm
Lower Snow Depths55cm
Snow Conditions-

Mount Dobson 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Dobson from OpenMeteo
Thu
03
Fri
04
Sat
05
Sun
06
Mon
07
Tue
08
Wed
09
WindNE F2
2,046m
-3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-2℃
Light Snow
+4cm
-2℃
Cloud
-1℃
Mixed
-2℃
Cloud
-1℃
Cloud
0℃
Mixed
NE F2
1,869m
-2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
0℃
Light Snow
+2cm
-1℃
Cloud
0℃
Mixed
-1℃
Cloud
0℃
Cloud
1℃
Mixed
NE F2
1,692m
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
1℃
Light Snow
+2cm
0℃
Cloud
2℃
Mixed
1℃
Cloud
1℃
Cloud
2℃
Mixed
Snow Line

1,692m

varying 1,999m
to 1,692m

Max Town-1℃1℃0℃2℃1℃1℃2℃
Min Town-4℃-2℃-3℃-3℃-3℃-4℃0℃

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 -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
03

1cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowCloudCloud

Light snow early, then cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 1℃
Min -2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -2℃ to daytime highs around 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
04

2cm to 4cm New Snow

FairMixedLight SnowLight Snow

Fair, clear spells, light snow later.

Snow Line from 1,999m to resort level.

Max 0℃
Min -3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -3℃ to daytime highs around 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
05

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedFog

Cloudy, clear spells, fog later.

Max 2℃
Min -3℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

FairCloudMixedCloud

Fair first, cloudy then clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 1℃
Min -3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -3℃ to daytime highs around 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
07

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudClear

Clear sky, cloudy, clear sky later.

Max 1℃
Min -4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -4℃ to daytime highs around 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
08

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedCloudCloud

Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 2℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
09

Snow unlikely

FairMixedMixedCloud

Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.

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 06:04 IST, next update expected 08:30 IST.

Snow Forecast near Mount Dobson

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Mount Dobson
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Roundhill8cm 9cm
Fox Peak8cm 8cm

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.