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Mount Lyford Snow Forecast - 2nd June 2025

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Mount Lyford Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Mount Lyford

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Mount Lyford, New Zealand for 16 days from 2 June.

Updated 02 June 2025 16:32 AEST.

Mount Lyford Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected4 June
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours3cm
Next 7 Days35cm
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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 8℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
02

Snow unlikely

FairClearCloudCloud

Fair, clear sky, cloudy later.

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Updated 02 June 2025 20:38 AEST

Powder Possible :- 27cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Mount Lyford over the next 4 days.

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Mount Lyford Snow Report

Mount Lyford Snow Depths and Conditions.
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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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Lyford from OpenMeteo
Mon
02
Tue
03
Wed
04
Thu
05
Fri
06
Sat
07
Sun
08
WindNW F2NW F2SW F3
1,750m
5℃
Clear
7℃
Cloud
7℃
Snow
+3cm
2℃
Fair
-2℃
Snow
+24cm
-5℃
Snow
+7cm
-6℃
Cloud
NW F2NW F2SW F3
1,500m
7℃
Clear
8℃
Cloud
9℃
Snow
+3cm
4℃
Fair
0℃
Snow
+24cm
-3℃
Snow
+7cm
-4℃
Cloud
NW F2NW F2SW F3
1,249m
8℃
Clear
10℃
Cloud
10℃
Light Snow
+3cm
6℃
Fair
1℃
Snow
+23cm
-2℃
Snow
+7cm
-3℃
Cloud
Snow Line

1,249m

1,249m

1,249m

1,249m

Max Town8℃10℃10℃6℃1℃-2℃-3℃
Min Town4℃4℃0℃-1℃-3℃-8℃-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.

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 8℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
02

Snow unlikely

FairClearCloudCloud

Fair, clear sky, cloudy later.

Max 10℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
03

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain later.

Max 10℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
04

3cm New Snow

Lt RainCloudLight SnowCloud

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

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 6℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
05

Snow unlikely

MixedFairFairMixed

Clear spells, fair, clear spells later.

Max 1℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
06

23cm to 24cm New Snow

MixedSnowSnowSnow

Clear spells early, then heavy snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -2℃
Min -8℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -8℃ and not getting above -2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
07

7cm New Snow

Lt Snow ShwrsLt Snow ShwrsCloudFog

Light snow showers, cloudy, fog later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -3℃
Min -5℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ and not getting above -3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
08

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudCloudLt Snow Shwrs

Clear spells, cloudy, light snow showers 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 16:32 AEST, next update expected 22:00 AEST.

Snow Forecast near Mount Lyford

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Mount Lyford
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Hanmer Springs6cm 34cm

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.