Mount Lyford 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 11 August 2026 12:40 PDT
2-Day Forecast for Mount Lyford
48-hours from 12 August.
See below for forecast detail
Mount Lyford Snow Forecast updated at 12:40 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Mount Lyford
Max 45°F
Min 30°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 30°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
12
New Snow
Clear spells first, snow showers at altitude then rain showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 4,957ft to 4,249ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Mount Lyford
Max 48°F
Min 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
13
New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 4,551ft to 4,452ft, with rain below.
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 30°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 30°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 31°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 32°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 33°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 09:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Wed | 11:00 |  | Clear spells. | 39°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Wed | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 43°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Clear spells. | 45°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Wed | 14:00 |  | Clear sky. | 45°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Fair. | 44°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 43°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 41°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | SW Breeze | 15% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 38°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Wed | 20:00 |  | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 37°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Clear spells. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 20% | |
| Wed | 22:00 |  | New Snow | Light snow showers at altitude. Lt rain below. | 35°F | SW Breeze | 25% |
| Wed | 23:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 36°F | SW Breeze | 25% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 36°F | NW Breeze | 25% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | New Snow | Snow showers at altitude. Shwrs below. | 36°F | NW Light | 25% |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 36°F | NW Light | 25% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | NW Breeze | 25% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Clear spells. | 37°F | NW Breeze | 20% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Clear spells. | 37°F | NW Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | 37°F | NW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Clear spells. | 37°F | NW Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | 38°F | NW Light | 25% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Clear spells. | 41°F | NW Breeze | 25% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | 43°F | NW Breeze | 25% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 45°F | NW Breeze | 20% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 46°F | NW Breeze | 20% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 48°F | NW Breeze | 15% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Clear spells. | 48°F | NW Breeze | 10% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Clear spells. | 48°F | NW Breeze | 10% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 47°F | NW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Fair. | 45°F | NW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 40°F | NW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 38°F | NW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 37°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 36°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 34°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Clear spells. | 33°F | NW Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Mount Lyford
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanmer Springs | - | 7in |
Mount Lyford Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Lyford.
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.
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.