📷 Mt Dobson
Oceania
Mt Dobson
Solid · 2026 season average
Projected to open July 2, 2027 · average of 79 verified open days
Best months to book: July, August, September · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Jul 2 — closed September 19
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 31
Past 24 Hours
3cm
Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
7cm
Past 10 Days
14cm
7-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
34
2026 season
Bluebird Days
8
2026 season
Solid
2026 season average
Mt Dobson is projected to open July 2, 2027. Last season it averaged 36.3 across 79 verified open days.
Best months to book
- #1July33cm avg · last season 39.1
- #2August24cm avg · last season 31.6
- #3September17cm avg · last season 39.5
Best weeks to book
- #1 10 Jul – 16 Jul · last season 48.3
- #2 3 Jul – 9 Jul · last season 39.9
- #3 24 Jul – 30 Jul · last season 36.3
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2026) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 4 Jul – 17 Jul. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 30, 10:05 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Jul 2
Projected to open July 2, 2027 · season ended September 19, 2026
14 runs · 4 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 10:05 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (1,878m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.
Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
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About Mt Dobson
Mt Dobson is a ski resort located in the Mackenzie District of New Zealand’s South Island, offering expansive terrain across 400 hectares with elevations ranging from 1,692 to 2,030 meters. The resort is known for its wide-open slopes, uncrowded atmosphere, and natural snow, catering to beginners, intermediates, and advanced skiers and snowboarders. Key amenities include a large day lodge, equipment rentals, and a ski school, with the resort’s relaxed vibe and panoramic alpine views distinguishing it as a welcoming destination for families and groups.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Mt Dobson
- Where is Mt Dobson?
- Mt Dobson is a ski resort in New Zealand.
- How high is Mt Dobson?
- Mt Dobson runs from a base elevation of 1,725 m (5,659 ft) to a summit of 2,030 m (6,660 ft), giving a vertical drop of 305 m (1,001 ft).
- How big is Mt Dobson?
- Mt Dobson has 988 acres (400 hectares) of skiable terrain, 14 marked runs and 4 lifts.
- When is ski season at Mt Dobson?
- Mt Dobson typically operates from July to September. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Mt Dobson get in a typical season?
- Mt Dobson averages 100 inches / 254 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Mt Dobson in winter 2026?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #299 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier D · strong-event signal -6% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Mt Dobson averaged -6% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026. Analog winters: '97-98 -51%, '15-16 -28%, '23-24 +61%. A pattern, not a promise.
