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Porter Heights Snow Forecast - 24th June 2025

Porter Heights Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Porter Heights

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Porter Heights, New Zealand for 16 days from 24 June.

Updated 24 June 2025 06:08 IST.

Porter Heights Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected27 June
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours1cm
Next 7 Days23cm

For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Porter Heights.

Forecast for today in Porter Heights

Max 4℃
Min -7℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
24

Snow unlikely

ClearFairFogCloud

Clear sky first, fair then fog, cloudy later.

Porter Heights has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Porter Heights Snow Report

Porter Heights Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths80cm
Lower Snow Depths60cm
Snow ConditionsSki Area Open
Snow in last 7days+5cm
Lifts Open3 Lifts

Ski area reported to be open, with 3 lifts running.

Porter Heights 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Porter Heights from OpenMeteo
Tue
24
Wed
25
Thu
26
Fri
27
Sat
28
Sun
29
Mon
30
WindSW F2SE F3SW F2SW F3SW F3S F2
1,980m
-1℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
6℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-3℃
Snow
+4cm
-5℃
Light Snow
+12cm
-3℃
Snow
+4cm
-6℃
Clear
+2cm
SW F2SE F3SW F2SW F3SW F3S F2
1,640m
2℃
Cloud
7℃
Cloud
8℃
Mixed
-1℃
Snow
+2cm
-3℃
Light Snow
+10cm
0℃
Snow
+4cm
-4℃
Clear
+2cm
SW F2SE F3SW F2SW F3SW F3S F2
1,300m
4℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
10℃
Cloud
2℃
Snow
+1cm
-1℃
Light Snow
+4cm
2℃
Cloud
+1cm
-2℃
Clear
+2cm
Snow Line

varying 1,979m
to 1,899m

varying 1,869m
to 1,300m

1,300m

1,300m

1,300m

Max Town4℃9℃10℃2℃-1℃2℃-2℃
Min Town-7℃2℃-1℃-1℃-7℃-6℃-9℃

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.

Porter Heights 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 4℃
Min -7℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
24

Snow unlikely

ClearFairFogCloud

Clear sky first, fair then fog, cloudy later.

Max 9℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
25

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 10℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
26

up to 1cm New Snow

ClearClearCloudLt Rain

Clear sky, cloudy, light rain later.

Snow Line from 1,979m to 1,899m, with rain below.

Max 2℃
Min -1℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
27

1cm to 4cm New Snow

Lt RainShwrsShwrsLight Snow

Light rain, rain showers, light snow later.

Snow Line from 1,869m to resort level.

Max -1℃
Min -7℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -7℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
28

4cm to 12cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowFairClear

Light snow, fair, clear sky later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 2℃
Min -6℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
29

1cm to 4cm New Snow

ClearCloudCloudLight Snow

Clear sky, cloudy, light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -2℃
Min -9℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -9℃ and not getting above -2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
30

2cm New Snow

Light SnowFairClearClear

Light snow, fair, clear sky later.

Snow falling to resort level.

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 06:08 IST, next update expected imminently.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Porter Heights

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