Mt Hutt
New Zealand · Southern Hemisphere · 2075 m
Current conditions
OvercastScore breakdown
Resort terrain
#3 of 3 →Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Waterproof outer layers essential. Rain in the forecast.
- Spring conditions. Lighter layers, sun cream and sunglasses.
This week is looking well below average for late April.
How good is skiing this week compared to what Mt Hutt normally delivers in late April?
What's driving it
- Only 9 cm base depth — coverage will be thin
- 23 cm of fresh snow in the last 7 days
- Rain forecast Wednesday and Thursday
- One bluebird day expected (Friday)
- Warm spell forecast — above 5°C on 4 days
Plenty of snow to play with on and off the groomers. Nothing too specialised needed.
This season so far
1 days logged since the start of the season.
About Mt Hutt
Canterbury's premier ski field above the farming town of Methven, with reliably good conditions and a locals-only feel. Seasonal work in the wider Canterbury region combines ski field roles with the area's agricultural industry.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
A score comparing how good skiing is likely to be this week at Mt Hutt versus what Mt Hutt normally delivers in late April, based on the last 5 years of weather data.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo, a free open weather API that blends multiple national weather services plus an archive going back decades. The same data powers many outdoor apps.
Does a high score mean the skiing is good right now?
It means the weather data suggests good conditions. Local factors like lift closures, off-piste avalanche risk and grooming still matter. Check resort webcams and the local piste report before committing.
When is the best time to ski Mt Hutt?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining snow conditions with school holiday crowd pressure.