Updated: 7:09am Tuesday 18 Jun 2013 - Snow is coming this week and favourable condition for Mt Lyford. Hanger go on lifts today ready for opening soon. Season Passes are still on sale www.mt lyford.co.nz ClearSnow & Rain Forecast »
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19 JUNE
Max -1°C Min -3°C
Issued at: 1:21pm Wednesday 19 Jun 2013
Rain falling as snow above 900 metres. Snow lowering to all levels by evening,
with heavy falls likely.
Wind at 1000 metres: Southeasterlies developing this afternoon.
Wind at 2000 metres: Southeasterly, rising to 50 km/h by evening.
Free air freezing level: Gradually lowering to 800 metres.
20 JUNE
Max 0°C Min -4°C
Issued at: 1:21pm Wednesday 19 Jun 2013
Periods of snow, with heavy falls, and poor visibility in blizzard conditions.
Wind at 1000 metres: Southeast rising to gale 80 km/h.
Wind at 2000 metres: Southeast rising to severe gale 120 km/h.
Free air freezing level: 600 metres.
21 JUNE
Max -1°C Min -4°C
Issued at: 12:48pm Wednesday 19 Jun 2013
Snow showers, some heavy.
Wind at 1000 metres: Gale southerlies easing.
Wind at 2000 metres: Gale southerlies easing.
Free air freezing level: 400 metres.
Days 1-5 are mountain region forecasts for Canterbury High Country produced by our forecast team.
Days 6-7 are site-specific forecasts for ski areas which have been automatically generated by MetService's computer weather modeling system and have not been moderated by forecasters.
Facilities, snow base, field and road status supplied from the mountain by snow.co.nz