Mount Lyford Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Mount Lyford
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This is the Snow Forecast for Mount Lyford, New Zealand for 16 days from 30 July.
Updated 30 July 2025 14:05 IST.
| Next Snow Expected | 30 July |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 14cm |
| Next 7 Days | 14cm |
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Lyford.
Forecast for today in Mount Lyford
Max 8℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
30
2cm to 8cm New Snow
Light rain showers first, light rain then light snow at altitude, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,319m to resort level.
Mount Lyford has 14cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Mount Lyford Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 25cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 5cm |
| Snow Conditions | - |
Mount Lyford 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 30 | Thu 31 | Fri 01 | Sat 02 | Sun 03 | Mon 04 | Tue 05 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 1,750m | 5℃
 +8cm
| -3℃
 +4cm
| 1℃
 +1cm
| 2℃
+1cm
| -3℃
 | 0℃
 | 4℃
|
| 1,500m | 6℃
+4cm
| -2℃
+4cm
| 2℃
+1cm
| 4℃
+1cm
| -2℃
| 2℃
| 6℃
|
| 1,249m | 8℃
+2cm
| 0℃
+4cm
| 4℃
+1cm
| 5℃
+1cm
| 0℃
| 4℃
| 7℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,319m | 1,249m | 1,249m | varying 1,299m | |||
| Max Town | 8℃ | 0℃ | 4℃ | 5℃ | 0℃ | 4℃ | 7℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | -2℃ | -2℃ | -2℃ | -3℃ | -1℃ | 3℃ |
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 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 8℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
30
2cm to 8cm New Snow
Light rain showers first, light rain then light snow at altitude, heavy snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,319m to resort level.
Max 0℃
Min -2℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -2℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
31
4cm New Snow
Light snow, clear spells, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 4℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
01
1cm New Snow
Light snow showers, clear spells, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 5℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
02
1cm New Snow
Clear sky, light snow showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,299m 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
Sun
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 4℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
04
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Max 7℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
05
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, fair later.
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 14:05 IST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Mount Lyford
| Snow Forecast | 48 Hr | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|
| Hanmer Springs | 11cm | 11cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mount Lyford
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Mount Lyford, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Mount Lyford, 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 Lyford 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 Lyford 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 Lyford 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.