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Mount Dobson Snow Forecast - 20th June 2025

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Mount Dobson Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Mount Dobson

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This is the Snow Forecast for Mount Dobson, New Zealand for 16 days from 20 June.

Updated 20 June 2025 00:36 UTC.

Mount Dobson Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected20 June
Next Snow Amount 2cm 1in
Next 48 Hours 3cm 1in
Next 7 Days 8cm 3in
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Dobson.

Forecast for today in Mount Dobson

Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -3℃ 27°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 27°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
20

1cm to 2cm up to 1in New Snow

CloudLt Snow ShwrsLt Snow ShwrsMixed

Cloudy, light snow showers, clear spells later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Mount Dobson has 3cm 1in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Mount Dobson Snow Report

Mount Dobson Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths 100cm 39in
Lower Snow Depths 50cm 20in
Snow Conditions-

Mount Dobson 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Dobson from OpenMeteo
Fri
20
Sat
21
Sun
22
Mon
23
Tue
24
Wed
25
Thu
26
WindSW F2NW F3NW F2S F3NW F5
2,046m 6,713ft
-1℃ 30°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm +1in
-1℃ 31°F
Clear
1℃ 34°F
Clear
-1℃ 30°F
Clear
2℃ 35°F
Cloud
3℃ 38°F
Snow
+5cm +2in
-1℃ 31°F
Mixed
SW F2NW F3NW F2S F3NW F5
1,869m 6,132ft
0℃ 33°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
1℃ 33°F
Clear
2℃ 36°F
Clear
0℃ 32°F
Clear
3℃ 37°F
Cloud
5℃ 40°F
Snow
+1cm
0℃ 33°F
Mixed
SW F2NW F3NW F2S F3NW F5
1,692m 5,551ft
2℃ 35°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
2℃ 35°F
Clear
3℃ 38°F
Clear
1℃ 34°F
Clear
4℃ 39°F
Cloud
6℃ 42°F
Snow
2℃ 35°F
Mixed
Snow Line

1,692m 5,551ft

varying 2,039m 6,690ft
to 1,692m 5,551ft

Max Town 2℃ 35°F 2℃ 35°F 3℃ 38°F 1℃ 34°F 4℃ 39°F 6℃ 42°F 2℃ 35°F
Min Town -3℃ 27°F -5℃ 23°F -3℃ 26°F -3℃ 27°F 1℃ 33°F 0℃ 31°F -3℃ 26°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.

Mount Dobson 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 2℃ 35°F
Min -3℃ 27°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 27°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
20

2cm to 3cm 1in New Snow

CloudLt Snow ShwrsLt Snow ShwrsMixed

Cloudy, light snow showers, clear spells later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 1℃ 34°F
Min -6℃ 21°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -6℃ 21°F and rising to 1℃ 34°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
21

Snow unlikely

FairClearClearMixed

Fair, clear sky, clear spells later.

Max 3℃ 38°F
Min -2℃ 28°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 3℃ 38°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
22

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedClearClear

Cloudy, clear spells, clear sky later.

Max 1℃ 34°F
Min -2℃ 28°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 1℃ 34°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
23

Snow unlikely

ClearClearFairFair

Clear sky early, then fair later.

Max 4℃ 39°F
Min 1℃ 34°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 39°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
24

Snow unlikely

FairFairCloudShwrs

Fair, cloudy, rain showers later.

Max 6℃ 42°F
Min 0℃ 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 42°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
25

up to 5cm up to 2in New Snow

Lt RainRainRainLight Snow

Light rain, rain, light snow later.

Snow Line from 2,039m 6,690ft to resort level.

Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -3℃ 26°F

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ 26°F and rising to 2℃ 35°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
26

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedFair

Cloudy, clear spells, fair later.

This Snow Forecast for Mount Dobson, 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 Dobson, 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.

Mount Dobson Snow Forecast updated at 00:36 UTC, next update expected 03:00 UTC.

Snow Forecast near Mount Dobson

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Mount Dobson
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrFriSatSunMonTueWedThu 7 Day
Fox Peak 3cm 1in 10cm 4in
Roundhill- 8cm 3in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mount Dobson

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Mount Dobson, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Mount Dobson, 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 Mount Dobson 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 Mount Dobson 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 Mount Dobson 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.