Mount Lyford 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 12 August 2026 06:17 IST
2-Day Forecast for Mount Lyford
48-hours from 12 August.
See below for forecast detail
Mount Lyford Snow Forecast updated at 06:17 IST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Mount Lyford
Max 8℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
12
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells first, light drizzle then snow showers, fair later.
Snow Line from 1,495m to resort level (1,249m).
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Mount Lyford
Max 9℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
13
2cm to 12cm New Snow
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,249m).
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 12:00 |  | Clear spells. | 6℃ | SW Breeze | 35% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Clear spells. | 8℃ | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | 8℃ | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Fair. | 7℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | SW Breeze | 10% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | 5℃ | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | SW Light | 25% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | SW Light | 30% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Snow showers. | 2℃ | SW Light | 35% |
| Thu | 00:00 | | up to 4cm New Snow | Snow showers. | 1℃ | NW Light | 40% |
| Thu | 01:00 | | 2cm to 4cm New Snow | Snow showers. | 1℃ | NW Light | 40% |
| Thu | 02:00 | | up to 3cm New Snow | Snow showers. | 1℃ | NW Light | 45% |
| Thu | 03:00 |  | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 45% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Clear spells. | 2℃ | NW Light | 40% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Clear spells. | 2℃ | NW Light | 35% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | 2℃ | NW Light | 30% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Fair. | 2℃ | NW Light | 30% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Fair. | 2℃ | NW Light | 25% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Fair. | 5℃ | NW Light | 25% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Fair. | 6℃ | NW Light | 20% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Light drizzle. | 7℃ | NW Breeze | 15% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Light drizzle. | 8℃ | NW Breeze | 10% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Clear spells. | 8℃ | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | 9℃ | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Clear spells. | 9℃ | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Clear spells. | 8℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Fair. | 7℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Clear spells. | 3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ | W Calm | 0% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Clear spells. | 4℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Fair. | 6℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Fair. | 7℃ | W Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Mount Lyford
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanmer Springs | 1cm | 20cm |
Mount Lyford Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Lyford.
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.
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.