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 16 days from 28 March.
Updated 28 March 2025 03:33 PDT.
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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 49°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
28
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, cloudy then fog, fair later.
Porter Heights has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Porter Heights Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Porter Heights 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Fri 28 | Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | Tue 01 | Wed 02 | Thu 03 | |
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| Wind | S F2 | NE F2 | NE F3 | ||||
| 6,496ft | 41°F
| 46°F
 | 49°F
| 42°F
| 40°F
| 40°F
| 48°F
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| S F2 | NE F2 | NE F3 | |||||
| 5,381ft | 45°F
| 50°F
| 53°F
| 46°F
| 44°F
| 44°F
| 52°F
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| S F2 | NE F2 | NE F3 | |||||
| 4,265ft | 49°F
| 54°F
| 56°F
| 50°F
| 48°F
| 48°F
| 56°F
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| Snow Line | |||||||
| Max Town | 49°F | 54°F | 56°F | 50°F | 48°F | 48°F | 56°F |
| Min Town | 32°F | 32°F | 38°F | 36°F | 42°F | 42°F | 49°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.
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 49°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
28
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, cloudy then fog, fair later.
Max 54°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 54°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
29
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear sky then clear spells, fair later.
Max 56°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
30
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 50°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
31
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then fog later.
Max 48°F
Min 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
01
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 48°F
Min 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 42°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
02
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 56°F
Min 49°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 49°F to daytime highs around 56°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
03
Snow unlikely
Rain showers early, then cloudy 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 03:33 PDT, 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.