Mount Lyford 7-Day Snow Forecast

Mount Lyford Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 21 September 2026 22:43 AEST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Mount Lyford

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 21 September.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Mount Lyford Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Mount Lyford?

Mount Lyford Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,500m)
Next Snow Expected	22 September
Next Snow Amount	2cm
Next 48 Hours	6cm
Next 7 Days	14cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Mount Lyford

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 14℃
Min -6℃

16cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,495m to resort level (1,249m).

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Mount Lyford Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Lyford from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Mon 21	Clear sky.	Max 14℃ Min 6℃
Tue 22	1cm to 3cm New Snow Light snow. Snow falling to resort level (1,249m).	Max 7℃ Min -1℃
Wed 23	5cm New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (1,249m).	Max 0℃ Min -5℃
Thu 24	Clear sky.	Max 6℃ Min -6℃
Fri 25	Light snow at altitude, drizzle below.	Max 7℃ Min -3℃
Sat 26	Clear spells.	Max 9℃ Min -3℃
Sun 27	8cm New Snow Light snow showers. Snow Line from 1,311m to resort level (1,249m).	Max 6℃ Min -4℃

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 22:43 AEST, next update expected 04:00 AEST.

Ensemble forecast for Mount Lyford, New Zealand at 1,249m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

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Snow Forecast near Mount Lyford

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Mount Lyford
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su
Hanmer Springs	7cm	15cm

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.

Off-Piste Safety in Mount Lyford

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Mount Lyford, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.