Porter Heights 7-Day Snow Forecast

Porter Heights Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 16 September 2026 05:49 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Porter Heights

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 16 September.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Porter Heights Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Porter Heights?

Porter Heights Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (5,381ft)
Next Snow Expected	16 September
Next Snow Amount	1in
Next 48 Hours	3in
Next 7 Days	4in

Long-range Snow Outlook for Porter Heights

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 50°F
Min 21°F

3in New Snow

Snow falling to resort level (4,265ft).

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Porter Heights Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Porter Heights from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Wed 16	1in New Snow Cloudy. Snow falling to resort level (4,265ft).	Max 50°F Min 27°F
Thu 17	1in to 2in New Snow Light snow. Snow falling to resort level (4,265ft).	Max 34°F Min 22°F
Fri 18	Fair.	Max 49°F Min 21°F
Sat 19	Cloudy.	Max 49°F Min 34°F
Sun 20	Clear sky.	Max 43°F Min 26°F
Mon 21	Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below.	Max 50°F Min 25°F
Tue 22	Clear sky.	Max 44°F Min 28°F

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 05:49 PDT, next update expected 11:00 PDT.

Ensemble forecast for Porter Heights, New Zealand at 4,265ft

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Reliability

Porter Heights typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snowfall of 3 meters annually. Snow depths can reach up to 2 meters during peak season, so check J2Ski for the latest snow information.

Off-Piste Safety in Porter Heights

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Porter Heights, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.