📷 Mt Hutt
Oceania
Mt Hutt
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Last Snowfall
Jul 14
todayPast 24 Hours
1cm
Past 48 Hours
3.2cm
Past 10 Days
97cm
14-Day Forecast
10.7cm
Snow Depth
78cm
Powder Days
8
2026 season
Overview
Mt Hutt is a ski resort in Oceania, New Zealand. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 55/100 (Excellent), snow base 78 cm (30.7 in), 1 cm (0.4 in) of new snow in the last 24 hours. The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~11 cm (4.3 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 05:03 UTC.
Resort Guide
Mt Hutt is a prominent ski resort located in the Canterbury region of New Zealand’s South Island, offering expansive terrain with wide-open runs and reliable snowfall. The resort features a variety of trails suitable for all abilities, a dedicated learning area, and modern facilities including on-mountain dining and equipment rentals. Known for its friendly atmosphere and panoramic views across the Southern Alps, Mt Hutt stands out for its long ski season and award-winning guest experience.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Mt Hutt
Lifts
5
Skiable area
902 ac
Longest run
2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Runs by difficulty(33 total)
Beginner
8
25% of terrain
Intermediate
17
50% of terrain
Advanced
8
25% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- High-speed 61
- Triple chair1
- Surface lift2
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Blue Pub – A legendary après-ski spot in Methven, The Blue Pub is celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere, live music, hearty pub fare, and vibrant crowd of skiers and locals, making it the go-to venue for unwinding after a day on Mt Hutt’s slopes.
Solid conditions with good coverage.
Mt Hutt is currently experiencing moderate drizzle with a temperature of -1°C and a snow depth of 133cm. Over the past week, the resort received 24cm of new snowfall, contributing to a season total of 97cm, which is 277% of the 5-year average for this time of year.
AI-generated summaryDepth
78cm depth — adequate for most conditions.
Recent
In the last 7 days, 41cm of new snow has fallen.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook predicts an average of 21cm, with some models suggesting up to 37cm.
Historic
Season-to-date snowfall is 277% higher than the 5-year average of 57cm.
Data updated Tue, Jul 14, 05:03 AM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 5:03 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
New Zealand region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 05:03 AM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- Resort ReportedBase 78cm · Mid 106cm · Summit 133cm
- Open-MeteoBase 46cm · Summit 46cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Freezing Level
1860m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
1500m
Temp
2.4°C
Wind
19.6km/h
Snow Depth
78cm
Resort reported
Resort 78cm · Model 46cm
14-Day Forecast
15.3cm
Mid-Mountain
1793m
Temp
--°C
Wind
22km/h
Snow Depth
106cm
Resort reported
14-Day Forecast
10.7cm
Summit
2086m
Temp
-1.4°C
Wind
19.6km/h
Snow Depth
78cm
Resort reported
Resort 133cm · Model 46cm
14-Day Forecast
17.2cm
Lifts Open
open
Runs Open
open
Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Mt Hutt (southern alps), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jul 14, 5:03 AM
Today 0 / -62.8cm3.9mm | Wed, Jul 15 -3 / -81.2cm1.7mm | Thu, Jul 16 -2 / -80.1cm0.1mm | Fri, Jul 17 -2 / -7 | Sat, Jul 18 -1 / -7 | Sun, Jul 19 -4 / -61.5cm2.1mm | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0.4 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Precip (mm) | 0.5 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 0 | 1 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| Temp (°C) | -4 | -1 | -4 | -7 | -3 | -5 | -6 | -3 | -6 | -6 | -3 | -7 | -5 | -2 | -6 | -5 | -5 | -5 |
| Wind (km/h) | 8 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 61 | 98 | 62 | 31 | 45 | 45 | 39 | 23 | 34 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 43 | 23 | 36 | 18 | 14 | 18 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2086m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
🌧️
-0.5°
-5.9°
2.8cm
21 km/h
Wed
15
🌧️
-2.6°
-8.5°
1cm
8 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
-2.3°
-7.8°
0.1cm
8 km/h
Fri
17
☀️
-1.6°
-7.5°
8 km/h
Sat
18
☁️
-1°
-7.3°
7 km/h
Sun
19
🌧️
-4.3°
-5.7°
1.9cm
6 km/h
Mon
20
☁️
-3.1°
-9.9°
6 km/h
Tue
21
☁️
1°
-5.3°
7 km/h
Wed
22
🌧️
-2.7°
-5.4°
0.1cm
9 km/h
Thu
23
🌧️
-3.1°
-7.7°
0.4cm
7 km/h
Summit elevation (2086m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 05:03 AM UTC
158cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+177%
vs 5-Year Avg
57cm avg by now
+177%
vs 30-Year Avg
57cm avg by now
57cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Over the past five years, average seasonal snowfall has exceeded the 30-year average by nearly 19%, indicating a recent upward trend. However, snowfall has been highly variable, with significant fluctuations such as a low of 8.2 cm in 2022 and a peak of 36.8 cm in 2021. The current season's snowfall is 18% below the recent 5-year average and slightly below the 30-year average, suggesting a return to more typical historical levels after several above-average years. This variability highlights the importance of monitoring for potential anomalies in future seasons.
Mt Hutt Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 160cm with an average of 54 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 31 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 31.3cm | 9 days | 7cm | 18cm | 14.1cm |
| July | 37.8cm | 11 days | 12cm | 23cm | 12.9cm |
| August | 33.4cm | 12 days | 11cm | 21cm | 11.1cm |
| September | 23.7cm | 9 days | 3cm | 11cm | 9.7cm |
| October | 24.9cm | 9 days | 1cm | 9cm | 11.1cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026)
Opens Jun 27, 2026
Through Sep 20, 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.
