Mount Lyford Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 23 July 2026 10:45 AEST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Lyford
1-week from 23 July.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Mount Lyford 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Mount Lyford?
| Next Snow Expected | 25 July |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 14cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 14cm |
| Next 7 Days | 14cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Lyford
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 7℃
Min -13℃
16cm New Snow
Snow Line from 1,511m to resort level (1,249m).
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 23 July 2026 11:42 AEST
Powder Possible :- 14cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Mount Lyford over the next 2 days.
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 6℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then rain showers later.
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 7℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
24
up to 2cm New Snow
Fair first, cloudy then clear spells, heavy snow later.
Snow Line from 1,511m to 1,311m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 0℃
Min -8℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -8℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
25
14cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers first, fair then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,249m).
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -3℃
Min -13℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -13℃ and not getting above -3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
26
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -1℃
Min -10℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -10℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
27
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 2℃
Min -8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
28
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 2℃
Min -9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -9℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
29
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, cloudy, clear spells later.
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
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 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 Lyford Snow Forecast updated at 10:45 AEST, next update expected 16:00 AEST.
Snow Forecast near Mount Lyford
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanmer Springs | 13cm | 13cm |
Snow Reliability
Mount Lyford typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snowfall of around 3 meters each season. For the latest snow depth and conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.