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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 11:00 in Mt Hutt (GMT+12).
Mt Hutt snow forecast at 2,086 m (top lift)
Next 24 hours on the upper mountain
No snow in the next 24 hours.
Snow arrives on Tuesday, with 1–15 cm over 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 24 hours, but 1–15 cm (0–5 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Tuesday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from −5 to 2 °C (23 to 36 °F), the freezing level near 2,350 m (7,700 ft) and gusts up to 71 km/h (44 mph) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 0 °C (32 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,350 m (7,700 ft)
- Wind
- 8 km/h (5 mph), gusts 16 km/h (10 mph)
Mt Hutt hour by hour, on the upper mountain
Hourly snowfallShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 8am | Rain | None |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT+12).
Mt Hutt 7-day snow forecast, on the upper mountain
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Dry−4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F) · freezing level 2,150 m (7,100 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Dry−4 to 2 °C (25 to 36 °F) · gusts 71 km/h (44 mph) · freezing level 2,300 m (7,500 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Dry−8 to 1 °C (18 to 34 °F) · gusts 63 km/h (39 mph) · freezing level 1,550 m (5,100 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Dry−6 to 4 °C (21 to 39 °F) · gusts 80 km/h (50 mph) · freezing level 3,200 m (10,500 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Rain and snow−8 to 0 °C (18 to 32 °F) · gusts 68 km/h (42 mph) · freezing level 1,550 m (5,100 ft) | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Wed | Snow−10 to −5 °C (14 to 23 °F) · gusts 54 km/h (34 mph) · freezing level 900 m (3,000 ft) | 0–8 cm (0–3 in) |
| Thu | Dry−10 to 0 °C (14 to 32 °F) · freezing level 1,100 m (3,600 ft) | No snow |
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 25 Sep | Dry−7 to −2 °C (19 to 28 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 26 Sep | Dry−8 to 1 °C (18 to 34 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 27 Sep | Dry−7 to −1 °C (19 to 30 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 28 Sep | Dry−7 to 4 °C (19 to 39 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 29 Sep | Dry−5 to 8 °C (23 to 46 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 30 Sep | Dry−2 to 6 °C (28 to 43 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 1 Oct | Chance of snow−4 to 7 °C (25 to 45 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
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.
Snow arrives on Tuesday, with 1–15 cm over 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 24 hours, but 1–15 cm (0–5 in) is forecast over the next 7 days, starting on Tuesday. All three weather models we compare forecast snow this week. Expect temperatures from 0 to 6 °C (32 to 43 °F), the freezing level near 2,350 m (7,700 ft) and gusts up to 71 km/h (44 mph) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 4 °C (39 °F)
- Freezing level
- 2,350 m (7,700 ft)
- Wind
- 8 km/h (5 mph), gusts 16 km/h (10 mph)
Mt Hutt hour by hour, in the village
Hourly snowfallShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| 8am | Rain | None |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT+12).
Mt Hutt 7-day snow forecast, in the village
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Dry0 to 6 °C (32 to 43 °F) · freezing level 2,150 m (7,100 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Dry0 to 7 °C (32 to 45 °F) · gusts 71 km/h (44 mph) · freezing level 2,300 m (7,500 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Dry−4 to 6 °C (25 to 43 °F) · gusts 63 km/h (39 mph) · freezing level 1,550 m (5,100 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Dry−1 to 8 °C (30 to 46 °F) · gusts 80 km/h (50 mph) · freezing level 3,200 m (10,500 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Rain and snow−4 to 5 °C (25 to 41 °F) · gusts 68 km/h (42 mph) · freezing level 1,550 m (5,100 ft) | 0–5 cm (0–2 in) |
| Wed | Snow−6 to −1 °C (21 to 30 °F) · gusts 54 km/h (34 mph) · freezing level 900 m (3,000 ft) | 0–8 cm (0–3 in) |
| Thu | Dry−5 to 4 °C (23 to 39 °F) · freezing level 1,100 m (3,600 ft) | No snow |
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 25 Sep | Dry−3 to 2 °C (27 to 36 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 26 Sep | Dry−4 to 5 °C (25 to 41 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 27 Sep | Dry−3 to 3 °C (27 to 37 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 28 Sep | Dry−3 to 8 °C (27 to 46 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 29 Sep | Dry0 to 12 °C (32 to 54 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 30 Sep | Dry2 to 11 °C (36 to 52 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 1 Oct | Dry1 to 11 °C (34 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)
- 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 forecasts near Mt Hutt
Cardrona0–3 cm this weekCoronet Peak0–5 cm this weekSources: Air New Zealand (Mt Hutt), SnowStash (Mt Hutt), Wikipedia