Mount Lyford 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 22 July 2026 14:40 CDT
2-Day Forecast for Mount Lyford
48-hours from 22 July.
See below for forecast detail
Mount Lyford Snow Forecast updated at 14:40 CDT, next update expected 20:00 CDT.
Forecast for today in Mount Lyford
Max 6℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
22
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, clear sky then clear spells, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Mount Lyford
Max 6℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
23
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, rain showers, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Mount Lyford are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 13:00 |  | Light drizzle. | 6℃ | NW Light | 20% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | NW Light | 30% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | NW Light | 30% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Fair. | 6℃ | NW Light | 25% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Fair. | 4℃ | NW Light | 15% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | 6℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 15% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 25% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 40% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 55% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 70% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 80% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 85% | |
| Fri | 06:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt rain below. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 90% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Snow showers at altitude. Shwrs below. | 3℃ | NW Light | 80% |
| Fri | 08:00 |  | Heavy snow showers at altitude. Hvy drizzle below. | 3℃ | NW Light | 70% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | NW Light | 55% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ | NW Breeze | 40% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 7℃ | NW Breeze | 25% | |
Snow Forecast near Mount Lyford
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanmer Springs | 3cm | 11cm |
Mount Lyford Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Lyford.
This Snow Forecast for Mount Lyford, 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 Mount Lyford, on any given piste 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.
Snow Reliability
Mount Lyford typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snowfall of around 3 meters each season. For the latest snow depth and conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.