Porter Heights Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Porter Heights
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This is the Snow Forecast for Porter Heights, New Zealand for 15 days from 4 July.
Updated 04 July 2025 06:33 AEST.
| Next Snow Expected | 4 July |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 4cm |
| Next 7 Days | 4cm |
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 -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
04
up to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,969m to 1,439m, with rain below.
Porter Heights has 4cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Porter Heights Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths | 95cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 65cm |
| Snow Conditions | 15cm Snow in last 48hrs |
| Snow in last 48Hrs | +15cm |
| Snow in last 7days | +15cm |
| Lifts Open | 3 Lifts |
Ski area reported to be open, with 3 lifts running.
Porter Heights 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Fri 04 | Sat 05 | Sun 06 | Mon 07 | Tue 08 | Wed 09 | Thu 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | |||||||
| 1,980m | -2℃
 +2cm
| -4℃
 +1cm
| -2℃
 | -2℃
| -3℃
| -1℃
| 4℃
|
| 1,640m | 0℃
+1cm
| -2℃
+1cm
| 0℃
| 0℃
| -1℃
| 1℃
| 6℃
|
| 1,300m | 2℃
| 0℃
| 2℃
| 3℃
| 2℃
| 4℃
| 8℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,969m | varying 1,419m | |||||
| Max Town | 2℃ | 0℃ | 2℃ | 3℃ | 2℃ | 4℃ | 8℃ |
| Min Town | -2℃ | -2℃ | -8℃ | -8℃ | -5℃ | -5℃ | -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 -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
04
up to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,969m to 1,439m, with rain below.
Max 0℃
Min -2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -2℃ to daytime highs around 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
05
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells early, then fog later.
Snow Line from 1,419m to resort level.
Max 2℃
Min -8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
06
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then fog 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
07
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then fog later.
Max 2℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
08
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Max 4℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
09
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fog then cloudy, clear sky later.
Max 8℃
Min -6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ and rising to 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
10
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then fog 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 06:33 AEST, next update expected 12:00 AEST.
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.