Roundhill Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Roundhill
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This is the Snow Forecast for Roundhill, New Zealand for 16 days from 1 August.
Updated 01 August 2025 06:10 IST.
| Next Snow? | |
|---|---|
| There is no snow currently in the forecast for Roundhill. |
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Roundhill.
Forecast for today in Roundhill
Max 5℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
01
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then clear sky later.
Roundhill has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Roundhill Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 40cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 30cm |
| Snow Conditions | 2cm Snow in last 48hrs |
| Snow in last 48Hrs | +2cm |
| Snow in last 7days | +2cm |
| Lifts Open | 5 Lifts |
Ski area reported to be open, with 5 lifts running.
Roundhill 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Fri 01 | Sat 02 | Sun 03 | Mon 04 | Tue 05 | Wed 06 | Thu 07 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | NW F3 | N F3 | ||||
| 2,133m | -1℃
| -1℃
 | 0℃
| 2℃
 | 2℃
| 1℃
 | 2℃
|
| NW F2 | NW F3 | N F3 | |||||
| 1,742m | 1℃
| 2℃
| 3℃
| 4℃
| 5℃
| 4℃
| 4℃
|
| SE F2 | E F2 | ||||||
| 1,350m | 5℃
| 7℃
 | 4℃
| 5℃
| 6℃
| 9℃
| 11℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,739m | ||||||
| Max Town | 5℃ | 7℃ | 4℃ | 5℃ | 6℃ | 9℃ | 11℃ |
| Min Town | 3℃ | 0℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ | 2℃ | 5℃ | 5℃ |
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.
Roundhill 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 5℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
01
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then clear sky later.
Max 7℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
02
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fog 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
Sun
03
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 5℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
04
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Max 6℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
05
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 9℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
06
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, fair later.
Max 11℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
07
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fair then clear spells, cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Roundhill, 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 Roundhill, 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.
Roundhill Snow Forecast updated at 06:10 IST, next update expected imminently.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Roundhill
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Roundhill, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Roundhill, 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 Roundhill 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 Roundhill 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 Roundhill 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.