Mt. Hutt Snow Report
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Mt. Hutt
Mt. Hutt ski resort in New Zealand offers a thrilling skiing experience with breathtaking views of the Southern Alps. The resort boasts some of the best trails in New Zealand, including the South Face, Ridge Run, and Broadway. As a hidden historical fact, the resort was used as a training ground for the New Zealand Ski Team in preparation for the 1952 Olympics. For beginners, the Summit Six provides an easy trail with stunning views. The Huber's Hut is a cozy après-ski bar with a relaxing atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a long day on the slopes.
Terrain mix: The Mt Hutt Ski Resort is located in the Southern Alps mountain range in the Canterbury region of New Zealand. The resort is situated on the eastern slopes of the mountain, with stunning views of the surrounding peaks and valleys. The main ski area of Mt Hutt is located on the mountain's north face, providing skiers and snowboarders with a variety of terrain options, including groomed runs, off-piste areas, and terrain parks. The highest point at Mt Hutt is the summit at 2,086 meters (6,844 feet) above sea level, offering skiers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Mt. Hutt -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Mt. Hutt in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Mt. Hutt reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Mt. Hutt
Where does the snow data for Mt. Hutt come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Mt. Hutt?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Mt. Hutt?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Mt. Hutt.