Mount Lyford Snow Forecast (bottom mountain)

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Mount Lyford at 1400 m altitude

Issued by Snow-Forecast.com at: 12 am (local time) / 24 Dec 2025

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	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night

	clear	clear	clear	clear	some clouds	some clouds	rain shwrs	clear	clear	some clouds	rain shwrs	rain shwrs	rain shwrs	light rain	light rain	rain shwrs
km/h	NW	WNW	WNW	NW	NW	NW	NNW	NW	NW	NW	N	NW	NNW	NE	N	ENE
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cm	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
mm	—	—	—	—	—	—	10	—	—	—	1	4	1	1	4	4
max °C	9	13	13	8	10	11	7	9	9	5	8	8	6	7	7	4
min °C	7	10	11	6	10	10	7	8	7	2	7	8	5	7	6	3
chill °C	4	4	7	2	6	6	3	3	1	0	6	8	4	5	4	2
Humid %	75	61	29	45	64	72	80	59	51	54	61	66	66	71	92	89
Freeze m	3550	3500	3300	3500	3150	3200	2900	2300	2200	2150	2050	2300	2350	2300	2300	2300

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	—	—	9:05	—	—	9:05	—	—	9:06	—	—	9:06	—	—	9:06	—

Next 0-3 days weather summary:

Moderate rain (total 10.0mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Mainly severe gales.

Next 4-6 days weather summary:

Heavy rain (total 45.0mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat morning, min 2°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Mon afternoon).

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Mount Lyford Snow Conditions

Top snow depth:	0 cm
Bottom snow depth:	0 cm
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Last snowfall:	20 Dec 2025
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Week 4 of December has on average:

0.0	Bluebird Powder days Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind.
0.0	Powder days Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind.
0.0	Bluebird days Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind.

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Up To 1m (40") Of Snowfall in 48 Hours in SW Europe

Ski areas in The Pyrenees and the Southwestern Alps are celebrating after a big snowfall has brought deep cover to the region. Whilst large parts of the alps have not had any snow for three weeks and some not since November, this is the second successive week that a front has brought fresh snow to the continent's southwest corner, this time heavier than last. With snow still falling, ski areas in the Pyrenees have reported up to 60cm (two feet) of snow so far and those in the southern French A

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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 1 vote and 4 reviews

Snowsure 4.0
Variety of pistes 3.0
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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.

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Visitor Reviews of Mount Lyford

Overall: 3.4 Based on 1 vote and 4 reviews

Snowsure 4.0
Variety of pistes 3.0
Off-piste 4.0
Scenery 5.0
Apres-Ski 2.0

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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