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Porter Heights Snow Forecast - 12th June 2025

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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 12 June.

Updated 11 June 2025 15:38 PDT.

Porter Heights Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected12 June
Next Snow Amount5in
Next 48 Hours8in
Next 7 Days8in
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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 34°F
Min 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 34°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
12

up to 7in New Snow

Light SnowMixedMixedLt Snow Shwrs

Light snow at altitude, clear spells, light snow showers later.

Snow Line from 5,016ft to resort level.

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Updated 12 June 2025 03:40 PDT

Powder Possible :- 6in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Porter Heights over the next 2 days.

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Porter Heights Snow Report

Porter Heights Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths28in
Lower Snow Depths20in
Snow Conditions2in Snow in last 48hrs
Snow in last 48Hrs+2in
Snow in last 7days+26in

Porter Heights 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Porter Heights from OpenMeteo
Thu
12
Fri
13
Sat
14
Sun
15
Mon
16
Tue
17
Wed
18
Wind
6,496ft
26°F
Light Snow
+7in
26°F
Cloud
+1in
27°F
Fog
25°F
Mixed
26°F
Mixed
28°F
Clear
26°F
Fog
5,381ft
30°F
Light Snow
+5in
30°F
Cloud
+1in
31°F
Fog
29°F
Mixed
31°F
Mixed
32°F
Clear
30°F
Fog
4,265ft
34°F
Light Snow
34°F
Cloud
35°F
Fog
33°F
Mixed
35°F
Mixed
36°F
Clear
34°F
Fog
Snow Line

varying 5,016ft
to 4,265ft

4,265ft

Max Town34°F34°F35°F33°F35°F36°F34°F
Min Town31°F18°F16°F18°F16°F15°F15°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 34°F
Min 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 31°F to daytime highs around 34°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
12

up to 7in New Snow

Light SnowMixedMixedLt Snow Shwrs

Light snow at altitude, clear spells, light snow showers later.

Snow Line from 5,016ft to resort level.

Max 34°F
Min 18°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 18°F to daytime highs around 34°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
13

up to 1in New Snow

SnowCloudFairFog

Snow showers first, cloudy then fair, fog later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 35°F
Min 16°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 16°F and rising to 35°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
14

Snow unlikely

ClearFogFogFreeze Fog

Clear sky, fog, freezing fog later.

Max 33°F
Min 18°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 18°F to daytime highs around 33°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
15

Snow unlikely

ClearFogMixedCloud

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

Max 35°F
Min 16°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 16°F and rising to 35°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
16

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedMixedFog

Cloudy, clear spells, fog later.

Max 36°F
Min 15°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 15°F and rising to 36°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
17

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedClearFair

Clear sky first, clear spells then clear sky, fair later.

Max 34°F
Min 15°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 15°F to daytime highs around 34°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
18

Snow unlikely

ClearFogFogFog

Clear sky 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 15:38 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.