Mt Hutt ski resort

📷 Mt Hutt

Oceania

Mt Hutt

16

Limited

stable

Closed for Season — closed September 20

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Mar 2

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

0cm

14-Day Forecast

0.2cm

Snow Depth

--

Updated: Apr 12, 6:03 PMWeather at base: 1500m

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.

Resort Info

Summit2086m
Base1500m
Vertical2477m
Lifts5
Runs26
Skiable Area902 acres
Avg Snowfall150 inches / 381 cm
CountryNew Zealand

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.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
16
Limited
stable

Early season conditions - great for first turns of the year.

Currently, conditions at Mt Hutt are partly cloudy with a temperature of 0°C. Unfortunately, there hasn't been any new snow in the past week, and the season total stands at just 20cm. As you plan your skiing, expect a modest average of 3cm in the next two weeks.

AI-generated summary

This resort is closed for the season. Scores and weather data are still updated for informational purposes.

Depth

Minimal base - conditions are thin.

Recent

No significant recent snowfall.

Forecast

Dry conditions forecast ahead.

Historic

Season is performing around average.

Data updated Sun, Apr 12, 06:03 PM UTC

Snow Summary

2086mECMWF Model

Updated Apr 12, 2026 at 6:04 PM

0cm
24h
0cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
0
Prev10d
Now12
M13
T14
W15
T16
F17
S18
Past
Today
Forecast

Current Conditions

Reported Sun, Apr 12, 06:03 PM UTC

Freezing Level

1860m

🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions

Base

1500m

Temp

3.7°C

Wind

4.6km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

2.8cm

Mid-Mountain

1793m

Temp

6.3°C

Wind

8.6km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

11.3cm

Summit

2086m

Temp

-0.1°C

Wind

4.6km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

2.9cm

Local Reports

0 reports
SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Shows daily snowfall predictions from 7 weather models. Black line = SnowSure™ weighted average.

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2086m)

ECMWF
0.2cm
GFS
3.3cm
GEM
0.1cm
JMA
28.8cm
ICON
0cm
Météo-Fr
0cm
SnowSure™
5.4cm

10-Day Forecast

Mon

13

🌧️

3.8°

-0.9°

Tue

14

🌧️

2.4°

-4.3°

Wed

15

🌧️

4.2°

-5.1°

Thu

16

🌧️

1.4°

-6°

Fri

17

🌧️

4°

-2.7°

Sat

18

🌧️

4.1°

-2.9°

Sun

19

🌧️

2.8°

-6°

Mon

20

🌧️

-0.1°

-3.2°

Tue

21

🌧️

-2.1°

-2.7°

Wed

22

🌧️

2.6°

-3.5°

Summit elevation (2086m) • ECMWF model

Season vs Historic

Updated Sun, Apr 12, 06:03 PM UTC

20.2cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

-27%

vs 5-Year Avg

27.7cm avg by now

-20%

vs 30-Year Avg

25.1cm avg by now

27.7cm

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.

Best Months to Visit

August

Peak Season

July

Peak Season

September

Good

June

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.