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Mount Lyford Snow Forecast - 30th June 2025

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 30 June.

Updated 30 June 2025 11:34 PDT.

Mount Lyford Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected14 July
Next Snow Amount1in
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days-

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 37°F
Min 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 37°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
30

Snow unlikely

CloudFairClearClear

Cloudy, fair, clear sky later.

Mount Lyford has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Mount Lyford Snow Report

Mount Lyford Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths12in
Lower Snow Depths2in
Snow ConditionsSki Area Open
Snow in last 7days-
Lifts Open1 Lifts

Ski area reported to be open, with 1 lifts running.

Mount Lyford 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Lyford from OpenMeteo
Mon
30
Tue
01
Wed
02
Thu
03
Fri
04
Sat
05
Sun
06
Wind
5,741ft
31°F
Clear
36°F
Clear
38°F
Mixed
41°F
Mixed
46°F
Cloud
42°F
Lt Rain
35°F
Fair
4,920ft
34°F
Clear
38°F
Clear
41°F
Cloud
44°F
Mixed
49°F
Cloud
45°F
Lt Rain
37°F
Fair
4,098ft
37°F
Clear
42°F
Clear
44°F
Cloud
47°F
Fog
52°F
Cloud
48°F
Lt Rain
40°F
Fair
Snow Line

4,098ft

Max Town37°F42°F44°F47°F52°F48°F40°F
Min Town31°F33°F35°F34°F40°F38°F32°F

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 37°F
Min 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 37°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
30

Snow unlikely

CloudFairClearClear

Cloudy, fair, clear sky later.

Max 42°F
Min 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 42°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
01

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 44°F
Min 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
02

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain later.

Max 47°F
Min 34°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 34°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
03

Snow unlikely

Lt RainFogMixedMixed

Light rain, fog, clear spells later.

Max 52°F
Min 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 52°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudClearCloud

Cloudy, clear sky, cloudy later.

Max 48°F
Min 38°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 48°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
05

Snow unlikely

CloudShwrsLt RainCloud

Cloudy first, rain showers then light rain, cloudy later.

Max 40°F
Min 32°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 40°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

Lt RainFogFairMixed

Light rain first, fog then fair, clear spells 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 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 11:34 PDT, next update expected 17:00 PDT.

Snow Forecast near Mount Lyford

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Mount Lyford
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Hanmer Springs- 3in

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.