Next 3 days weather summary:A dusting of new snow. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 4°C on Mon morning, min -6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 weather summary:A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 4.0mm) on Fri night. Freeze-thaw conditions (max 3°C on Thu morning, min -2°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||
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cloudy | some clouds | snow shwrs | light snow | snow shwrs | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | light snow | some clouds | light rain | cloudy | rain shwrs | light snow | |
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 cm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — |
max °C | 4 | 3 | -1 | -4 | -4 | -5 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
min °C | 1 | 0 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -3 | -2 | -3 | 0 | -1 | -2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
chill °C | -5 | -4 | -11 | -13 | -12 | -11 | -3 | -2 | -3 | -2 | -4 | -5 | -5 | -4 | -3 | -1 | 1 | 0 |
Humid % | 70 | 76 | 95 | 82 | 69 | 65 | 30 | 37 | 34 | 18 | 34 | 17 | 74 | 86 | 84 | 76 | 87 | 95 |
Freeze m | 1900 | 1700 | 950 | 500 | 700 | 400 | 900 | 1400 | 1300 | 1750 | 1600 | 1950 | 1750 | 1800 | 1800 | 1850 | 1700 | 1450 |
 | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — |
 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — |
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Avalanche information: New Zealand Avalanche Advisory
Latest snow reports near Porters:
Recent light rain reported from Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre at 737 metres elevation only 3 kms S of Temple Basin but it is forecast cold enough for snow at the ski area from Temple Basin
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| Last snowfall: | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Snow Alerts | Create Alert |
0.3 | Bluebird Powder days Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
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0.3 | Powder days Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind. |
0.3 | Bluebird days Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind. |
The above table gives the weather forecast for Porters at the specific elevation of 1310 m. Our sophisticated weather models allow us to provide snow forecasts for the top, middle and bottom ski stations of Porters. 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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Overall 3.5 Based on 10 votes and 9 reviews
Porters is the go to field for riders who want challenging terrain and excellent customer service. Mountain hosts are on the slopes most days and are more than happy to share their best runs and help first-time riders and skiers. The cafe has delicious home made hearty meals, the best baristas and don’t forget to try the steak sandwiches!! Yum!
Kim from New Zealand writes:
Porters is the go to field for riders who want challenging terrain and excellent customer service. Mountain hosts are on the slopes most days and are more than happy to share their best runs and help first-time riders and skiers. The cafe has delicious home made hearty meals, the best baristas and don’t forget to try the steak sandwiches!! Yum!
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