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Mount Lyford Snow Forecast - 28th April 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 28 April.

Updated 28 April 2025 20:38 AEST.

Mount Lyford Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected30 April
Next Snow Amount9cm
Next 48 Hours10cm
Next 7 Days23cm
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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

FairCloudFogCloud

Fair first, cloudy then fog, cloudy later.

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Updated 29 April 2025 06:38 AEST

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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
28
Tue
29
Wed
30
Thu
01
Fri
02
Sat
03
Sun
04
WindS F3SW F3SW F2SW F2
1,750m
12℃
Fog
10℃
Cloud
1℃
Light Snow
+10cm
-2℃
Light Snow
+12cm
6℃
Shwrs
9℃
Lt Rain
7℃
Clear
S F3SW F3SW F2SW F2
1,500m
14℃
Fog
11℃
Cloud
3℃
Light Snow
+9cm
-1℃
Light Snow
+12cm
8℃
Shwrs
11℃
Lt Rain
9℃
Clear
S F3SW F3SW F2SW F2
1,249m
15℃
Fog
13℃
Cloud
5℃
Light Snow
+1cm
1℃
Light Snow
+12cm
9℃
Shwrs
12℃
Lt Rain
11℃
Clear
Snow Line

varying 1,379m
to 1,249m

1,249m

Max Town15℃13℃5℃1℃9℃12℃11℃
Min Town7℃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

FairCloudFogCloud

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

CloudCloudCloudLt Rain

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

Lt RainLight SnowLight SnowLight 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

SnowSnowLight SnowLight 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

CloudShwrsShwrsFair

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

ClearCloudLt RainCloud

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

FairClearClearClear

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 Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Mount Lyford
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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.