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Porter Heights Snow Forecast - 25th June 2025

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 16 days from 25 June.

Updated 24 June 2025 19:37 PDT.

Porter Heights Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected27 June
Next Snow Amount9in
Next 48 Hours18in
Next 7 Days19in

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 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
25

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Powder Alert!

Updated 24 June 2025 19:37 PDT

Powder Possible :- 9in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Porter Heights over the next 2 days.

Porter Heights Snow Report

Porter Heights Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths31in
Lower Snow Depths24in
Snow ConditionsSki Area Open
Snow in last 7days+2in
Lifts Open3 Lifts

Ski area reported to be open, with 3 lifts running.

Porter Heights 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Porter Heights from OpenMeteo
Wed
25
Thu
26
Fri
27
Sat
28
Sun
29
Mon
30
Tue
01
WindNE F3SW F3SW F4NW F2SW F2
6,496ft
41°F
Cloud
42°F
Cloud
26°F
Snow
+18in
23°F
Fair
+1in
31°F
Clear
31°F
Cloud
24°F
Fog
NE F3SW F3SW F4NW F2SW F2
5,381ft
45°F
Cloud
46°F
Cloud
30°F
Snow
+9in
27°F
Fair
+1in
35°F
Clear
35°F
Cloud
28°F
Fog
NE F3SW F3SW F4NW F2SW F2
4,265ft
49°F
Cloud
50°F
Cloud
34°F
Light Snow
+3in
31°F
Fair
39°F
Clear
39°F
Cloud
32°F
Fog
Snow Line

varying 6,493ft
to 4,265ft

4,265ft

4,265ft

4,265ft

Max Town49°F50°F34°F31°F39°F39°F32°F
Min Town37°F33°F29°F19°F19°F29°F16°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 37°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 37°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
25

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 50°F
Min 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 33°F to daytime highs around 50°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
26

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedCloudLt Rain

Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, light rain later.

Max 34°F
Min 29°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 34°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
27

3in to 18in New Snow

RainLt RainSnowLight Snow

Rain first, light rain then heavy snow showers, light snow later.

Snow Line from 6,493ft to resort level.

Max 31°F
Min 19°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 19°F and not getting above 31°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
28

up to 1in New Snow

Light SnowMixedFairClear

Light snow first, clear spells then fair, clear sky later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 39°F
Min 19°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 19°F and rising to 39°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
29

Snow unlikely

ClearClearClearMixed

Clear sky early, then clear spells later.

Max 39°F
Min 29°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 39°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
30

New Snow

CloudCloudCloudLt Snow Shwrs

Cloudy early, then light snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 32°F
Min 16°F

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 16°F and not getting above 32°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
01

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedFogMixed

Cloudy first, clear spells then fog, clear spells 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 19:37 PDT, next update expected 01:00 PDT.

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.