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Mt Dobson Resort Guide
Solid · 2026 season average
Projected to open July 2, 2027 · average of 79 verified open days
Best months to book: July, August, September · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Jul 2 — closed September 19
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 16
todayPast 24 Hours
1cm
Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
14cm
Past 10 Days
14cm
7-Day Forecast
6cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
31
2026 season
Bluebird Days
6
2026 season
Resort Guide
Mt Dobson is a ski resort located in the Mackenzie District of New Zealand’s South Island, offering expansive terrain across 400 hectares with elevations ranging from 1,692 to 2,030 meters. The resort is known for its wide-open slopes, uncrowded atmosphere, and natural snow, catering to beginners, intermediates, and advanced skiers and snowboarders. Key amenities include a large day lodge, equipment rentals, and a ski school, with the resort’s relaxed vibe and panoramic alpine views distinguishing it as a welcoming destination for families and groups.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Mt Dobson
Lifts
4
Skiable area
988 ac
Longest run
2.5 km / 1.6 mi
Lift fleet
- Triple chair1
- Surface lift3
Resort Info
Season dates
Top Après Ski
Check local recommendations for the best après ski spots in Mt Dobson.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 16, 04:03 AM UTC
343cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+0%
vs 5-Year Avg
344cm avg by now
+77%
vs 30-Year Avg
194cm avg by now
344cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 343.3 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~344 cm. That's near the 5-year average (344 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 77% above the 30-year average (194 cm).
Mt Dobson Season Snowfall
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Mt Dobson Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 120cm with an average of 21 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 64% above this average (196cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 23cm | 4 days | 11cm | 22cm | 11cm |
| July | 33cm | 5 days | 23cm | 35cm | 13cm |
| August | 24cm | 5 days | 26cm | 38cm | 9cm |
| September | 17cm | 4 days | 10cm | 24cm | 9cm |
| October | 17cm | 3 days | 2cm | 12cm | 9cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
36.3
Season Average
79 days scored
62
Best Day
13 Jul
6
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
13
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
July 2026
- 6213 Jul9cm
- 536 Jul18cm
- 5311 Jul
August 2026
- 5127 Aug26cm
- 4726 Aug21cm
- 4423 Aug9cm
September 2026
- 527 Sep3cm
- 516 Sep24cm
- 4711 Sep
September scored highest for Mt Dobson in 2026. Based on 79 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
1 tracked seasonLast completed season(2026)
79 days
Jul 3, 2026 → Sep 19, 2026
Next season(2026)
Opens Jul 3, 2026
Through Sep 19, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
August
Peak Season
July
Peak Season
September
Good
June
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Mt Dobson
- Where is Mt Dobson?
- Mt Dobson is a ski resort in New Zealand.
- How high is Mt Dobson?
- Mt Dobson runs from a base elevation of 1,725 m (5,659 ft) to a summit of 2,030 m (6,660 ft), giving a vertical drop of 305 m (1,001 ft).
- How big is Mt Dobson?
- Mt Dobson has 988 acres (400 hectares) of skiable terrain, 14 marked runs and 4 lifts.
- When is ski season at Mt Dobson?
- Mt Dobson typically operates from July to September. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Mt Dobson get in a typical season?
- Mt Dobson averages 100 inches / 254 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
