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Mount Hutt Snow Forecast - 3rd July 2025

Mount Hutt Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Mount Hutt

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Mount Hutt, New Zealand for 15 days from 3 July.

Updated 03 July 2025 08:36 AEST.

Mount Hutt Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected3 July
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours12cm
Next 7 Days12cm

For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Hutt.

Forecast for today in Mount Hutt

Max 1℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
03

2cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowCloudCloud

Light snow early, then cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Mount Hutt has 12cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Mount Hutt Snow Report

Mount Hutt Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths142cm
Lower Snow Depths101cm
Snow Conditions12cm Fresh Snow
Snow in last 24Hrs+12cm
Lifts Open5 Lifts

Ski area reported to be open, with 5 lifts running.

Mount Hutt 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Hutt from OpenMeteo
Thu
03
Fri
04
Sat
05
Sun
06
Mon
07
Tue
08
Wed
09
Wind
2,080m
-7℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
-6℃
Light Snow
+6cm
-7℃
Snow
+4cm
-5℃
Cloud
-6℃
Fog
-6℃
Fog
-4℃
Mixed
1,740m
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
0℃
Light Snow
+2cm
0℃
Snow
+1cm
1℃
Cloud
1℃
Fog
1℃
Fair
4℃
Fair
1,400m
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
3℃
Light Snow
+1cm
2℃
Snow
4℃
Cloud
3℃
Fog
3℃
Fair
6℃
Fair
Snow Line

1,400m

1,400m

1,400m

Max Town1℃3℃2℃4℃3℃3℃6℃
Min Town-2℃1℃0℃0℃-2℃-1℃1℃

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 Hutt 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 1℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
03

2cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowCloudCloud

Light snow early, then cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 3℃
Min 1℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
04

1cm to 6cm New Snow

Lt RainLight SnowSnowLight Snow

Light rain first, light snow then snow showers, light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 2℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
05

up to 4cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowFogFair

Light snow, fog, fair later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 4℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

MixedFogCloudCloud

Clear spells, fog, cloudy later.

Max 3℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
07

Snow unlikely

CloudFogFogClear

Cloudy, fog, clear sky later.

Max 3℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
08

Snow unlikely

MixedFairCloudFair

Clear spells first, fair then cloudy, fair later.

Max 6℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
09

Snow unlikely

MixedFairFairFair

Clear spells early, then fair later.

This Snow Forecast for Mount Hutt, 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 Hutt, 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 Hutt Snow Forecast updated at 08:36 AEST, next update expected 14:00 AEST.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mount Hutt

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