Roundhill Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Roundhill
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This is the Snow Forecast for Roundhill, New Zealand for 16 days from 19 June.
Updated 18 June 2025 17:39 PDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 26 June |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 4in |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 11in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Roundhill.
Forecast for today in Roundhill
Max 47°F
Min 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
19
New Snow
Clear spells, clear sky, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Roundhill has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Roundhill Snow Report
Snow report from Mount Dobson (near Roundhill)
| Upper Snow Depths | 39in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 20in |
| Snow Conditions | - |
Roundhill 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Thu 19 | Fri 20 | Sat 21 | Sun 22 | Mon 23 | Tue 24 | Wed 25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F4 | NW F2 | NW F2 | NW F3 | NW F5 | ||
| 6,998ft | 29°F
 | 28°F
 | 32°F
| 33°F
| 30°F
| 33°F
| 35°F
 +5in
|
| NW F4 | NW F2 | NW F2 | NW F3 | NW F5 | |||
| 5,714ft | 34°F
| 33°F
| 36°F
| 37°F
| 35°F
| 38°F
| 39°F
|
| NW F3 | SW F2 | NE F3 | SW F5 | ||||
| 4,429ft | 47°F
| 46°F
| 45°F
| 49°F
| 44°F
| 47°F
| 52°F
 |
| Snow Line | 4,429ft | 4,429ft | varying 6,099ft | varying 6,460ft | |||
| Max Town | 47°F | 46°F | 45°F | 49°F | 44°F | 47°F | 52°F |
| Min Town | 40°F | 38°F | 36°F | 36°F | 38°F | 43°F | 39°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.
Roundhill 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 47°F
Min 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 40°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
19
New Snow
Clear spells, clear sky, fair later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 46°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 46°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
20
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear spells, fair later.
Max 45°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 45°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
21
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Max 49°F
Min 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 36°F to daytime highs around 49°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fair then clear sky, clear spells later.
Max 44°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 44°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
23
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear sky then cloudy, clear spells later.
Max 47°F
Min 43°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 43°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
24
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, rain showers later.
Max 52°F
Min 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 39°F to daytime highs around 52°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
25
up to 5in New Snow
Light rain, rain, light snow later.
Snow Line from 6,460ft to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Roundhill, 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 Roundhill, 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.
Roundhill Snow Forecast updated at 17:39 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Roundhill
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Dobson | - | 2in | |||||||
| Fox Peak | - | 1in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Roundhill
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Roundhill, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Roundhill, 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 Roundhill 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 Roundhill 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 Roundhill 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.