Mount Dobson 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 17 April 2026 07:40 UTC

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Mount Dobson

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 17 April.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Mount Dobson Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Mount Dobson?

Mount Dobson Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,869m)
Next Snow Expected	19 April
Next Snow Amount	5cm 2in
Next 48 Hours	5cm 2in
Next 7 Days	41cm 16in

Long-range Snow Outlook for Mount Dobson

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 6℃ 43°F
Min -6℃ 20°F

47cm 19in New Snow

Snow falling to resort level ( 1,692m 5,551ft ).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 17 April 2026 11:50 UTC

Powder Possible :- 29cm 11in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Mount Dobson over the next 3 days.

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Mount Dobson 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 Mount Dobson from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Fri 17	Cloudy.	Max 6℃ 43°F Min 4℃ 39°F
Sat 18	Cloudy.	Max 5℃ 42°F Min -1℃ 31°F
Sun 19	5cm to 10cm 2in to 4in New Snow Snow showers. Snow falling to resort level ( 1,692m 5,551ft ).	Max 1℃ 33°F Min -2℃ 29°F
Mon 20	19cm to 26cm 8in to 10in New Snow Heavy snow. Snow falling to resort level ( 1,692m 5,551ft ).	Max 0℃ 31°F Min -5℃ 23°F
Tue 21	7cm 3in New Snow Light snow. Snow falling to resort level ( 1,692m 5,551ft ).	Max -4℃ 24°F Min -6℃ 22°F
Wed 22	4cm 2in New Snow Light snow. Snow falling to resort level ( 1,692m 5,551ft ).	Max -4℃ 24°F Min -5℃ 23°F
Thu 23	Clear spells.	Max -3℃ 27°F Min -6℃ 20°F

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 07:40 UTC, next update expected imminently.

Ensemble forecast for Mount Dobson, New Zealand at 1,692m

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.

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Snow Forecast near Mount Dobson

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Mount Dobson
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day	Fr	Sa	Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th
Fox Peak	7cm 3in	42cm 17in
Roundhill	7cm 3in	35cm 14in

Snow Reliability

Mount Dobson typically sees consistent snowfall, with an average snow depth of 1-2 meters during peak season. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski for accurate information.

Off-Piste Safety in Mount Dobson

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