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Ski resort in Canterbury, New Zealand
Mt Hutt
A ski field above the Canterbury Plains, west of Christchurch, known for usually opening first each season in the Southern Hemisphere.
Forecast updated , when it was 23:00 in Mt Hutt (GMT+13).
Mt Hutt snow forecast at 2,086 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Mt Hutt at the top lift (2,086 m / 6,800 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from −1 to 10 °C (30 to 50 °F), the freezing level near 3,100 m (10,200 ft) and gusts up to 40 km/h (25 mph) over the next day. It should be sunny on Wednesday and Thursday.
- Temperature now
- 1 °C (34 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,100 m (10,200 ft)
- Wind
- 5 km/h (3 mph), gusts 9 km/h (6 mph)
- Sky now
- Partly cloudy, 64% cloud
Mt Hutt hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow on the upper mountain in Mt Hutt in the next 24 hours.
Mt Hutt 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
Best day to ski in Mt Hutt this week: Thursday. No fresh snow, sunny, light wind. How we grade a ski day.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Tonight | Dry1 °C (34 °F) · freezing level 3,100 m (10,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Some sunPoor ski day−1 to 10 °C (30 to 50 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 3,200 m (10,500 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | CloudyPoor ski day0 to 6 °C (32 to 43 °F) · gusts 83 km/h (52 mph) · freezing level 3,800 m (12,500 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | RainPoor ski day−2 to 8 °C (28 to 46 °F) · gusts 64 km/h (40 mph) · freezing level 2,900 m (9,500 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Some sunPoor ski day−4 to 6 °C (25 to 43 °F) · gusts 44 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 2,650 m (8,700 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | SunnyPoor ski day−3 to 6 °C (27 to 43 °F) · gusts 49 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 2,200 m (7,200 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | SunnyBest day−5 to 5 °C (23 to 41 °F) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Mt Hutt 14-day snow outlook, on the upper mountain
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Cloudy−3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Cloudy−1 to 3 °C (30 to 37 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Some sun−1 to 9 °C (30 to 48 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Bluebird−1 to 11 °C (30 to 52 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Sunny1 to 11 °C (34 to 52 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Some sun0 to 9 °C (32 to 48 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Cloudy−2 to 7 °C (28 to 45 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Mt Hutt on the upper mountain?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Mt Hutt snow forecast at 1,403 m (village)
Next 24 hours in the village
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Mt Hutt in the village (1,403 m / 4,600 ft) in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 3 to 15 °C (37 to 59 °F), the freezing level near 3,100 m (10,200 ft) and gusts up to 40 km/h (25 mph) over the next day. It should be sunny on Wednesday and Thursday.
- Temperature now
- 5 °C (41 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,100 m (10,200 ft)
- Wind
- 5 km/h (3 mph), gusts 9 km/h (6 mph)
- Sky now
- Partly cloudy, 64% cloud
Mt Hutt hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in the village in Mt Hutt in the next 24 hours.
Mt Hutt 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Tonight | Dry5 °C (41 °F) · freezing level 3,100 m (10,200 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Some sun3 to 15 °C (37 to 59 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 3,200 m (10,500 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Cloudy4 to 10 °C (39 to 50 °F) · gusts 83 km/h (52 mph) · freezing level 3,800 m (12,500 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Rain2 to 12 °C (36 to 54 °F) · gusts 64 km/h (40 mph) · freezing level 2,900 m (9,500 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Some sun0 to 10 °C (32 to 50 °F) · gusts 44 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 2,650 m (8,700 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Sunny2 to 11 °C (36 to 52 °F) · gusts 49 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 2,200 m (7,200 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Sunny−1 to 9 °C (30 to 48 °F) · freezing level 1,950 m (6,400 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Mt Hutt 14-day snow outlook, in the village
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Cloudy2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Cloudy3 to 7 °C (37 to 45 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Some sun4 to 13 °C (39 to 55 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Bluebird4 to 15 °C (39 to 59 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Sunny5 to 16 °C (41 to 61 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Some sun4 to 14 °C (39 to 57 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Cloudy2 to 11 °C (36 to 52 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Mt Hutt in the village?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes. Check the official snow report before you travel.
Where is Mt Hutt?
- Region
- Canterbury
- Country
- New Zealand
- Mountains
- Southern Alps
- Village
- 1,403 m
- Top lift
- 2,086 m
- Vertical
- 683 m
- Lifts
- 5
- Season
- June to October
- Airports
- Christchurch (CHC)
- Pass
- Ikon Pass
- Website
- www.mthutt.co.nz
About Mt Hutt
Mt Hutt is about 80 km west of Christchurch, on the edge of the Canterbury Plains. The nearest town is Methven, about 35 minutes’ drive away. The ski field is operated by NZSki, which also runs Coronet Peak and The Remarkables.
The lifts reach 2,086 m and cover 365 hectares with 683 m of vertical. Mt Hutt is known for being the first ski field in the Southern Hemisphere to open each season, which runs from June to October.
When does it snow in Mt Hutt?
In Mt Hutt, snow falls on about 8 days in July in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from May to November.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| <1 days | <1 days | <1 days | 1 days | 3 days | 5 days | 8 days | 6 days | 6 days | 5 days | 2 days | 1 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall at mid-mountain, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Mt Hutt month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain, from ERA5 reanalysis data. A sunny day has sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high | Sunny days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | <1 | 1% | 4 to 13 °C (39 to 55 °F) | 20 |
| February | <1 | 1% | 4 to 12 °C (39 to 54 °F) | 16 |
| March | <1 | 1% | 2 to 10 °C (36 to 50 °F) | 17 |
| April | 1 | 5% | −1 to 7 °C (30 to 45 °F) | 19 |
| May | 3 | 7% | −2 to 4 °C (28 to 39 °F) | 19 |
| June | 5 | 13% | −5 to 1 °C (23 to 34 °F) | 16 |
| July | 8 | 22% | −5 to 0 °C (23 to 32 °F) | 17 |
| August | 6 | 18% | −6 to 0 °C (21 to 32 °F) | 18 |
| September | 6 | 13% | −5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F) | 19 |
| October | 5 | 13% | −3 to 6 °C (27 to 43 °F) | 17 |
| November | 2 | 7% | 0 to 9 °C (32 to 48 °F) | 18 |
| December | 1 | 1% | 2 to 11 °C (36 to 52 °F) | 17 |
Snow in Mt Hutt in May
In May, Mt Hutt gets snow on about 3 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 7% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −2 to 4 °C (28 to 39 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Mt Hutt in June
In June, Mt Hutt gets snow on about 5 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 1 °C (23 to 34 °F). About 16 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Mt Hutt in July
In July, Mt Hutt gets snow on about 8 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 22% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 0 °C (23 to 32 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Mt Hutt in August
In August, Mt Hutt gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 18% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to 0 °C (21 to 32 °F). About 18 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Mt Hutt in September
In September, Mt Hutt gets snow on about 6 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F). About 19 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Mt Hutt in October
In October, Mt Hutt gets snow on about 5 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 13% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 6 °C (27 to 43 °F). About 17 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Snow in Mt Hutt in November
In November, Mt Hutt gets snow on about 2 days at mid-mountain, and the month brings about 7% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 0 to 9 °C (32 to 48 °F). About 18 days are sunny for most of the daylight hours.
Which winters were snowiest in Mt Hutt?
Of the last ten winters in Mt Hutt, 2017 was the snowiest, about 38% above the ten-year average at mid-mountain. The leanest was 2016, about 48% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 21 July 2017.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 52% of average | |
| 2017 | 138% of average | |
| 2018 | 118% of average | |
| 2019 | 102% of average | |
| 2020 | 89% of average | |
| 2021 | 75% of average | |
| 2022 | 133% of average | |
| 2023 | 92% of average | |
| 2024 | 106% of average | |
| 2025 | 95% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Mt Hutt
Does Mt Hutt have snow in mid-July?
Mt Hutt had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 12 July in 4 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 at mid-mountain. Fresh snow fell during 5 to 18 July in every one of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Mt Hutt?
It snows on about 39 days a year in Mt Hutt at mid-mountain, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. July has the most, about 8 days.
What is the snowiest month in Mt Hutt?
July is the snowiest month in Mt Hutt, bringing about 22% of the year's snowfall at mid-mountain, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Mt Hutt?
Of the last ten winters in Mt Hutt, 2017 was the snowiest, about 38% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2016, about 48% below average.
How cold does Mt Hutt get in winter?
August is the coldest month in Mt Hutt at mid-mountain, with average daily lows of −6 °C (21 °F) and highs of 0 °C (32 °F).
How many bluebird days does Mt Hutt get in winter?
From June to September, Mt Hutt averages about 18 days a month with sunshine for at least 70% of the daylight hours at mid-mountain, and about 7.1 hours of sunshine a day. September is the sunniest of those months. The figures are from ERA5 reanalysis for 2016 to 2025, which sees cloud over a region well but cannot see valley fog.
How high is Mt Hutt?
The village or lowest lift at Mt Hutt is at 1,403 m (4,600 ft) and the top lift is at 2,086 m (6,800 ft), a vertical drop of 683 m (2,200 ft).
When does the ski season start in Mt Hutt?
The lifts at Mt Hutt usually open in june and close in october. Exact dates change each year with the snow, so check the resort's own website before you book.
Snow forecasts near Mt Hutt
Sources: Air New Zealand (Mt Hutt), SnowStash (Mt Hutt), Wikipedia