📷 Mt Hutt
Oceania
Mt Hutt
Good · 2026 season average
Projected to open June 25, 2027 · average of 109 verified open days
Best months to book: July, August, June · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Jun 25 — closed October 12
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 31
Past 24 Hours
4cm
Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
4cm
Past 10 Days
4cm
7-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
29
2026 season
Bluebird Days
7
2026 season
Good
2026 season average
Mt Hutt is projected to open June 25, 2027. Last season it averaged 48.9 across 109 verified open days.
Best months to book
- #1July40cm avg · last season 46.6
- #2August34cm avg · last season 48.5
- #3June31cm avg · last season 24
Best weeks to book
- #1 10 Jul – 16 Jul · last season 54.3
- #2 3 Jul – 9 Jul · last season 50.7
- #3 24 Jul – 30 Jul · last season 48.1
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2026) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 26 Aug – 8 Sep. 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 Jun 25
Projected to open June 25, 2027 · season ended October 12, 2026
33 runs · 5 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 (1,793m) 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 Hutt
Mt Hutt is a prominent ski resort located in the Canterbury region of New Zealand’s South Island, offering expansive terrain with wide-open runs and reliable snowfall. The resort features a variety of trails suitable for all abilities, a dedicated learning area, and modern facilities including on-mountain dining and equipment rentals. Known for its friendly atmosphere and panoramic views across the Southern Alps, Mt Hutt stands out for its long ski season and award-winning guest experience.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Mt Hutt
- Where is Mt Hutt?
- Mt Hutt is a ski resort in New Zealand.
- How high is Mt Hutt?
- Mt Hutt runs from a base elevation of 1,500 m (4,921 ft) to a summit of 2,086 m (6,844 ft), giving a vertical drop of 586 m (1,923 ft).
- How big is Mt Hutt?
- Mt Hutt has 902 acres (365 hectares) of skiable terrain, 33 marked runs and 5 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Mt Hutt?
- Mt Hutt is on the Ikon Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Mt Hutt?
- Mt Hutt typically operates from June to October. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Mt Hutt get in a typical season?
- Mt Hutt averages 150 inches / 381 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Mt Hutt in winter 2026?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #273 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier D · strong-event signal -5% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Mt Hutt averaged -5% 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 -26%, '15-16 -16%, '23-24 +28%. A pattern, not a promise.
