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Mt Hutt Resort Guide
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Last Snowfall
Sep 21
todayPast 24 Hours
0cm
Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
11cm
7-Day Forecast
26cm
Snow Depth
129cm
Resort reportedPowder Days
23
2026 season
Bluebird Days
5
2026 season
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
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.
Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Sep 21, 11:03 AM UTC
298cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+86%
vs 5-Year Avg
160cm avg by now
+148%
vs 30-Year Avg
120cm avg by now
160cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 197.1 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~297.6 cm. That's 86% above the 5-year average (160 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 148% above the 30-year average (120 cm).
Mt Hutt Season Snowfall
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Mt Hutt Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 165cm with an average of 55 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 35% above this average (222cm 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 | 31cm | 9 days | 7cm | 18cm | 14cm |
| July | 40cm | 11 days | 13cm | 25cm | 14cm |
| August | 34cm | 12 days | 11cm | 22cm | 11cm |
| September | 24cm | 9 days | 3cm | 12cm | 10cm |
| October | 25cm | 9 days | 1cm | 9cm | 11cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
48.1
Season Average
88 days scored
73
Best Day
6 Jul
48
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
13
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
June 2026
- 2930 Jun
- 2628 Jun
- 2429 Jun
July 2026
- 736 Jul26cm
- 687 Jul19cm
- 6213 Jul2cm
August 2026
- 6627 Aug15cm
- 6516 Aug9cm
- 5618 Aug
September 2026
- 613 Sep
- 614 Sep
- 602 Sep
September scored highest for Mt Hutt in 2026. Based on 88 days the resort was verified open; this season is still under way, so later months are incomplete. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Current season(2026)
Opened Jun 26, 2026
Scheduled close: 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.
Frequently asked questions about Mt Hutt
- Where is Mt Hutt?
- Mt Hutt is a ski resort in New Zealand.
- How high is Mt Hutt?
- Mt Hutt runs from a base elevation of 1,500 m (4,921 ft) to a summit of 2,086 m (6,844 ft), giving a vertical drop of 586 m (1,923 ft).
- How big is Mt Hutt?
- Mt Hutt has 902 acres (365 hectares) of skiable terrain, 33 marked runs and 5 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Mt Hutt?
- Mt Hutt is on the Ikon Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Mt Hutt?
- Mt Hutt typically operates from June 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 Hutt get in a typical season?
- Mt Hutt averages 150 inches / 381 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
