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Mount Dobson Snow Forecast - 4th 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 15 days from 4 July.

Updated 04 July 2025 06:38 AEST.

Mount Dobson Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected12 July
Next Snow Amount10cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days1cm

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 2℃
Min -1℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

CloudFogFogFog

Cloudy early, then fog later.

Mount Dobson has no 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 ConditionsSki Area Open
Lifts Open4 Lifts

Ski area reported to be open, with 4 lifts running.

Mount Dobson 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Dobson from OpenMeteo
Fri
04
Sat
05
Sun
06
Mon
07
Tue
08
Wed
09
Thu
10
WindNE F2SE F3NE F2
2,046m
0℃
Fog
-1℃
Fog
-1℃
Fog
-1℃
Clear
-1℃
Cloud
2℃
Cloud
+1cm
3℃
Cloud
NE F2SE F3NE F2
1,869m
1℃
Fog
0℃
Fog
0℃
Fog
0℃
Clear
0℃
Cloud
3℃
Cloud
+1cm
4℃
Cloud
NE F2SE F3NE F2
1,692m
2℃
Fog
1℃
Fog
1℃
Fog
1℃
Clear
1℃
Cloud
5℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 1,899m
to 1,799m

Max Town2℃1℃1℃1℃1℃5℃6℃
Min Town-1℃-2℃-3℃-3℃-3℃0℃2℃

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 2℃
Min -1℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

CloudFogFogFog

Cloudy early, then fog later.

Max 1℃
Min -2℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
05

Snow unlikely

FogFogFogFair

Fog early, then fair later.

Max 1℃
Min -3℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

MixedFogFairFair

Clear spells, fog, fair later.

Max 1℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
07

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedClearFair

Cloudy first, clear spells then clear sky, fair later.

Max 1℃
Min -3℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
08

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 5℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
09

up to 1cm New Snow

Lt RainCloudMixedCloud

Light rain first, cloudy then clear spells, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,899m to 1,799m, with rain below.

Max 6℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
10

Snow unlikely

CloudClearCloudCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, 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 trail 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 06:38 AEST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Mount Dobson

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Mount Dobson
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrFriSatSunMonTueWedThu 7 Day
Roundhill2cm 5cm
Fox Peak2cm 3cm

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.