Mount Lyford Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Mount Lyford
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This is the Snow Forecast for Mount Lyford, New Zealand for 16 days from 28 April.
Updated 28 April 2025 20:38 AEST.
| Next Snow Expected | 30 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 9cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 10cm |
| Next 7 Days | 23cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Lyford.
Forecast for today in Mount Lyford
Max 15℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
28
Snow unlikely
Fair first, cloudy then fog, cloudy later.
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Updated 29 April 2025 06:38 AEST
Powder Possible :- 21cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Mount Lyford over the next 3 days.
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Mount Lyford Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Mount Lyford 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Mon 28 | Tue 29 | Wed 30 | Thu 01 | Fri 02 | Sat 03 | Sun 04 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | S F3 | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F2 | |||
| 1,750m | 12℃
| 10℃
| 1℃
 +10cm
| -2℃
+12cm
| 6℃
 | 9℃
| 7℃
 |
| S F3 | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F2 | ||||
| 1,500m | 14℃
| 11℃
| 3℃
+9cm
| -1℃
+12cm
| 8℃
| 11℃
| 9℃
|
| S F3 | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F2 | ||||
| 1,249m | 15℃
| 13℃
| 5℃
+1cm
| 1℃
+12cm
| 9℃
| 12℃
| 11℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,379m | 1,249m | |||||
| Max Town | 15℃ | 13℃ | 5℃ | 1℃ | 9℃ | 12℃ | 11℃ |
| Min Town | 7℃ | 5℃ | 0℃ | 0℃ | 1℃ | 1℃ | 3℃ |
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 Lyford 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 15℃
Min 7℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
28
Snow unlikely
Fair first, cloudy then fog, cloudy later.
Max 13℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
29
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light rain later.
Max 5℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
30
1cm to 10cm New Snow
Light rain early, then light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,379m to resort level.
Max 1℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
01
12cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers early, then light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 9℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
02
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, rain showers, fair later.
Max 12℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
03
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, cloudy then light rain showers, cloudy later.
Max 11℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
04
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear sky later.
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.
Mount Lyford Snow Forecast updated at 20:38 AEST, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Mount Lyford
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanmer Springs | 10cm | 24cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mount Lyford
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Mount Lyford, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Mount Lyford, 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 Lyford 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 Lyford 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 Lyford 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.