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Porter Heights Snow Forecast - 9th July 2025

Porter Heights Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Porter Heights

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Porter Heights, New Zealand for 15 days from 9 July.

Updated 08 July 2025 20:34 AEST.

Porter Heights Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected21 July
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days-

For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Porter Heights.

Forecast for today in Porter Heights

Max 2℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
09

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedClear

Cloudy, clear spells, clear sky later.

Porter Heights has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Porter Heights Snow Report

Porter Heights Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths95cm
Lower Snow Depths65cm
Snow ConditionsSki Area Open
Snow in last 7days+15cm
Lifts Open6 Lifts

Ski area reported to be open, with 6 lifts running.

Porter Heights 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Porter Heights from OpenMeteo
Wed
09
Thu
10
Fri
11
Sat
12
Sun
13
Mon
14
Tue
15
WindS F2NE F3W F2
1,980m
-2℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
-1℃
Cloud
1℃
Cloud
0℃
Cloud
-2℃
Fair
-2℃
Cloud
S F2NE F3W F2
1,640m
0℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
1℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
2℃
Cloud
0℃
Fair
0℃
Cloud
S F2NE F3W F2
1,300m
2℃
Cloud
8℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
3℃
Fair
3℃
Cloud
Snow Line

1,979m

Max Town2℃8℃4℃6℃4℃3℃3℃
Min Town-4℃-1℃-1℃-4℃-7℃-8℃-6℃

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.

Porter Heights 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 2℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
09

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedClear

Cloudy, clear spells, clear sky later.

Max 8℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
10

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 4℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
11

Snow unlikely

CloudClearCloudCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Max 6℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
12

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudFairMixed

Cloudy, fair, clear spells later.

Max 4℃
Min -7℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
13

Snow unlikely

MixedFogCloudMixed

Clear spells first, fog then cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 3℃
Min -8℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
14

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairCloud

Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.

Max 3℃
Min -6℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
15

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudClearMixed

Cloudy, clear sky, clear spells later.

This Snow Forecast for Porter Heights, 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 Porter Heights, 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.

Porter Heights Snow Forecast updated at 20:34 AEST, next update expected imminently.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Porter Heights

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Porter Heights, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Porter Heights, 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 Porter Heights 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 Porter Heights 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 Porter Heights 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.