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Mount Lyford at 1400 m altitude
Issued by Snow-Forecast.com at: 11 am (local time) / 19 Sep 2026
Next 3 days weather summary:Light rain (total 2.0mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Mon night. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min -3°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the WNW on Sat night, light winds from the W by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 weather summary:A moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Tue night. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 3°C on Thu afternoon, min -5°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||
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cloudy | light rain | snow shwrs | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | snow shwrs | mod. snow | snow shwrs | snow shwrs | snow shwrs | snow shwrs | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | |
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 cm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
max °C | 7 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 12 | 7 | -3 | 0 | -1 | -3 | -2 | -2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
min °C | 6 | 5 | -3 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 9 | -1 | -3 | 0 | -5 | -4 | -2 | -3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
chill °C | 1 | -1 | -9 | -6 | -2 | -2 | 6 | 6 | -5 | -7 | -5 | -12 | -10 | -7 | -9 | -3 | 0 | -2 |
Humid % | 63 | 69 | 70 | 58 | 65 | 40 | 25 | 39 | 57 | 99 | 76 | 98 | 81 | 73 | 54 | 44 | 52 | 54 |
Freeze m | 2950 | 2700 | 2100 | 1250 | 1600 | 2800 | 3450 | 3200 | 3150 | 1000 | 1300 | 900 | 800 | 1150 | 1050 | 1450 | 1650 | 1750 |
 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
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Mount Lyford Snow Conditions
| Top snow depth: | 0 cm |
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| Bottom snow depth: | 0 cm |
| Fresh snowfall depth: | — |
| Last snowfall: | 17 Sep 2026 |
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Week 3 of September has on average:
0.4 | Bluebird Powder days Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
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0.7 | Powder days Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind. |
0.1 | Bluebird days Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
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The above table gives the weather forecast for Mount Lyford at the specific elevation of 1400 m. Our sophisticated weather models allow us to provide snow forecasts for the top, middle and bottom ski stations of Mount Lyford. To access the weather forecasts for the other elevations, use the tab navigation above the table. For a wider view of the weather, check out the Weather Map of New Zealand.
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Visitor Reviews of Mount Lyford
Overall 3.4 Based on 11 votes and 4 reviews
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- Rob from United Kingdom writes:
Mt Lyford is a very worthwhile little resort. It is located on the edge of the Kaikouras about 40 minutes drive from the famous surf breaks. The location gives it a rather different climate to any other New Zealand reports and so it can have good seasons when other places are poor and vice versa. It is not terribly far from either Hanmer or Rainbow yet the weather at Mount Lyford is often very different. Easterly winds favour snowfall here but there is some exposure to southerly fronts too. Depending on the season, snow bases can range from 50cm to almost 5m. Mount Lyford is also unusual because there are many wooden chalets located above the winter snowline in the beech forest giving it a tranquil and Alpine feel. You can either hire a chalet here or stay in the ski-lodge down by the main road where there are rooms for all budgets. Alternatively, stay at popular Hanmer Springs or even at Kaikoura. The actual ski area is located several kms away and chains and/or 4WD are usually needed for access. Skiing is all above the trees which can cause problems if it is windy or if visibility is poor. Skiing facilities comprise of various drag lifts and a rope. They cover a modest area but as long as the lower lifts are running some longish runs are possible. It is nice terrain - not as challenging as say Broken River or Craigieburn, but good enough for most. Mid week tends to be very quiet here. The top rope tow gives access to a very nice off-piste area and ski touring options abound as long as it is safe to do so. The staff are friendly and there is a small Day Lodge for food and drinks or just a break. The views are incredible.
Visitor Reviews of Mount Lyford
Rob from United Kingdom writes:
Mt Lyford is a very worthwhile little resort. It is located on the edge of the Kaikouras about 40 minutes drive from the famous surf breaks. The location gives it a rather different climate to any other New Zealand reports and so it can have good seasons when other places are poor and vice versa. It is not terribly far from either Hanmer or Rainbow yet the weather at Mount Lyford is often very different. Easterly winds favour snowfall here but there is some exposure to southerly fronts too. Depending on the season, snow bases can range from 50cm to almost 5m.
Mount Lyford is also unusual because there are many wooden chalets located above the winter snowline in the beech forest giving it a tranquil and Alpine feel. You can either hire a chalet here or stay in the ski-lodge down by the main road where there are rooms for all budgets. Alternatively, stay at popular Hanmer Springs or even at Kaikoura.
The actual ski area is located several kms away and chains and/or 4WD are usually needed for access. Skiing is all above the trees which can cause problems if it is windy or if visibility is poor.
Skiing facilities comprise of various drag lifts and a rope. They cover a modest area but as long as the lower lifts are running some longish runs are possible. It is nice terrain - not as challenging as say Broken River or Craigieburn, but good enough for most. Mid week tends to be very quiet here.
The top rope tow gives access to a very nice off-piste area and ski touring options abound as long as it is safe to do so. The staff are friendly and there is a small Day Lodge for food and drinks or just a break. The views are incredible.
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