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Today's Forecast
↑46° ↓37°
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  • Dewpoint↓41° / ↑35°
  • Humidity↑69% / ↓99%
  • Regional New Snow0"
  • Regional Snow Depth0"
Cloudy becoming mostly cloudy through the morning, and then cloudy becoming mostly cloudy into the evening. Expect periods of rain throughout the day.
None expected throughout the day.
Potential Precip: 0.23 to 1.13 inches
Thunderstorm Potential Precip: 0.01 to 0.5 inches
Winds variable at 1 to 8 mph through the morning becoming variable at 2 to 10 mph in the afternoon, evening with gusts up to 13 mph.
Daily Freezing Level In Feet
Friday the 23rd
↑49° ↓35°
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  • Dewpoint↓36° / ↑28°
  • Humidity↑53% / ↓94%
  • Regional New Snow0"
  • Regional Snow Depth0"
Mostly cloudy becoming overcast through the morning, and then mostly clear with a few clouds becoming clear into the evening. Chance of rain after daylight and then showers in the evening.
No snow.
Potential Precip: 0.01 to 0.03 inches
Winds variable at 2 to 9 mph through the morning shifting to variable at 3 to 10 mph in the afternoon, evening with gusts up to 13 mph.
Daily Freezing Level In Feet
Saturday the 24th
↑47° ↓34°
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  • Dewpoint↓37° / ↑27°
  • Humidity↑55% / ↓98%
  • Regional New Snow0"
  • Regional Snow Depth0"
Clear through the morning, and then partly cloudy becoming mostly cloudy into the evening. Chance of rain in the evening.
No snow.
Potential Precip: 0.01 to 0.03 inches
Thunderstorm Potential Precip: 0 to 0.1 inches
Winds W 5 to 14 mph through the morning becoming variable at 2 to 9 mph in the afternoon, evening with gusts up to 29 mph.
Daily Freezing Level In Feet
Sunday the 25th
↑50° ↓33°
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  • Dewpoint↓42° / ↑30°
  • Humidity↑65% / ↓99%
  • Regional New Snow0"
  • Regional Snow Depth0"
Mostly cloudy through the morning, and then mostly cloudy becoming mostly clear with a few clouds into the evening. Expect periods of rain throughout the day.
Expected snowfall to be a trace into the evening.
Potential Precip: 0.13 to 0.63 inches
Thunderstorm Potential Precip: 0.01 to 0.4 inches
Winds W 7 to 16 mph through the morning shifting to variable at 2 to 9 mph in the afternoon, evening with gusts up to 21 mph.
Daily Freezing Level In Feet
Monday the 26th
↑43° ↓31°
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  • Dewpoint↓32° / ↑29°
  • Humidity↑64% / ↓95%
  • Regional New Snow0"
  • Regional Snow Depth0"
Partly cloudy becoming mostly cloudy through the morning, and then mostly cloudy becoming partly cloudy into the evening. Chance of rain in the afternoon, showers in the evening.
No snow.
Potential Precip: 0.01 to 0.03 inches
Thunderstorm Potential Precip: 0 to 0.1 inches
Winds W 6 to 15 mph through the morning shifting to variable at 0 to 8 mph in the afternoon, evening with gusts up to 19 mph.
Daily Freezing Level In Feet
Tuesday the 27th
↑44° ↓31°
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  • Dewpoint↓36° / ↑27°
  • Humidity↑63% / ↓97%
  • Regional New Snow0"
  • Regional Snow Depth0"
Overcast through the morning, and then partly cloudy becoming clear into the evening. Chance of snow after daylight and then showers in the afternoon, showers in the evening.
Snowfall forecasted to be a dusting in the early morning.
Potential Precip: 0.03 to 0.13 inches
Thunderstorm Potential Precip: 0.01 to 0.3 inches
Winds variable at 0 to 8 mph through the morning shifting to variable at 0 to 8 mph in the afternoon, evening with gusts up to 10 mph.
Daily Freezing Level In Feet
  • Last Update20 Aug @ 02:08
  • Snow Last 24hrs0"
  • Snow Past 48 hrs0"
  • Season Total0"
  • Average Base Depth26 to 37"
  • Today's Snow Potential0"
Comments
Snow surface is variable conditions

  • High Lift Elevation5,433ft
  • Base Elevation4,718ft
  • Vertical Drop715ft
  • Longest TrailUnreported
  • Trails0 of 0
  • Lifts4 of 5
  • Acreage0 of 300 ( 80% )
Other Info
  • Additional ReportsNA
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Location
  • Country: New Zealand
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World Extended Outlook - S. Hemisphere updated!
Updated for Friday July 06, 2018

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NEW ZEALAND LONGER RANGE FORECAST - 13th - 20th or so of July looks to be mostly dominated by high pressure ridging and fair weather, or some clouds at times with light snow, but this is occasional, with fair weather more frequent in this time period, not much snow is expected yet. CM

CHILE/ ARGENTINA - Perspectiva General (Overview) - Wednesday and Thursday look ....
Friday through Sunday - ...

LONGER RANGE FORECAST (South America) - Mid-May and through the rest of the month, we are expecting the more dominant pattern to be unsettled, with colder storms affecting the region as the jet stream moves further north. Ski areas to the south of Santiago will see more frequent snowfall through this period. Either way winter is here and more frequent snowstorms are on the way! CM

 

Expanded Outlook

Thursday
↑46° / ↓37°
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AM

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↑46° / ↓39°
Skies
Cloudy becoming mostly cloudy before noon. Chance of rain after daylight.
Snow
None expected in the morning hours.
Precipitation
Potential Precip: 0.17 to 0.85 inches
Thunderstorm Potential Precip: 0 to 0.1 inches
Winds
Morning winds variable at 1 to 8 mph.

PM

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↑46° / ↓37°
Skies
Overcast becoming mostly cloudy through the afternoon and evening. Expect periods of rain through the afternoon and evening.
Snow
No snow through the afternoon and evening.
Precipitation
Potential Precip: 0.06 to 0.28 inches
Thunderstorm Potential Precip: 0.01 to 0.4 inches
Winds
Afternoon winds variable at 2 to 10 mph.
Hourly Temperatures at 2,175ft
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Friday
↑49° / ↓35°
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AM

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↑46° / ↓37°
Skies
Mostly cloudy becoming overcast before noon. Chance of rain after daylight.
Snow
None expected in the morning hours.
Precipitation
Potential Precip: trace amount
Winds
Morning winds variable at 2 to 9 mph.

PM

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↑49° / ↓35°
Skies
Mostly clear with a few clouds becoming clear through the afternoon and evening. Chance of showers in the evening.
Snow
No snow.
Precipitation
Potential Precip: trace amount
Winds
Afternoon winds variable at 3 to 10 mph.
Hourly Temperatures at 2,175ft
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Saturday
↑47° / ↓34°
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AM

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↑47° / ↓34°
Skies
Clear through the morning.
Snow
None expected through the morning.
Precipitation
Potential Precip: trace amount
Winds
Morning winds W 5 to 14 mph with gusts up to 17 mph.

PM

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↑47° / ↓36°
Skies
Partly cloudy becoming mostly cloudy through the afternoon and evening. Chance of rain in the evening.
Snow
None expected.
Precipitation
Potential Precip: 0.01 to 0.03 inches
Thunderstorm Potential Precip: 0 to 0.1 inches
Winds
Afternoon winds variable at 2 to 9 mph.
Hourly Temperatures at 2,175ft
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Sunday
↑50° / ↓33°
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AM

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↑49° / ↓36°
Skies
Mostly cloudy through the morning. Chance of rain after daylight.
Snow
No snow.
Precipitation
Potential Precip: 0.02 to 0.08 inches
Thunderstorm Potential Precip: 0 to 0.2 inches
Winds
Morning winds W 7 to 16 mph with gusts up to 21 mph.

PM

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↑50° / ↓33°
Skies
Mostly cloudy becoming mostly clear with a few clouds through the afternoon and evening. Expect periods of rain through the afternoon and evening.
Snow
Snowfall expected to be a trace later into the evening.
Precipitation
Potential Precip: 0.11 to 0.55 inches
Thunderstorm Potential Precip: 0 to 0.2 inches
Winds
Afternoon winds variable at 2 to 9 mph.
Hourly Temperatures at 2,175ft
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Monday
↑43° / ↓31°
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AM

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↑41° / ↓31°
Skies
Partly cloudy becoming mostly cloudy before noon.
Snow
No snow.
Precipitation
Potential Precip: trace amount
Winds
Morning winds W 6 to 15 mph with gusts up to 19 mph.

PM

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↑43° / ↓32°
Skies
Mostly cloudy becoming partly cloudy into the evening. Expect periods of rain through the afternoon and evening.
Snow
No snow.
Precipitation
Potential Precip: trace amount
Winds
Afternoon winds variable at 0 to 8 mph.
Hourly Temperatures at 2,175ft
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Tuesday
↑44° / ↓31°
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AM

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↑41° / ↓34°
Skies
Overcast before noon. Chance of snow after daylight.
Snow
Snowfall forecasted to be a trace in the early morning.
Precipitation
Potential Precip: 0.01 to 0.05 inches
Winds
Morning winds variable at 0 to 8 mph.

PM

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↑44° / ↓31°
Skies
Partly cloudy becoming clear through the afternoon and evening. Expect periods of rain through the afternoon and evening.
Snow
None expected through the afternoon and evening.
Precipitation
Potential Precip: 0.02 to 0.08 inches
Thunderstorm Potential Precip: 0.01 to 0.3 inches
Winds
Afternoon winds variable at 0 to 8 mph.
Hourly Temperatures at 2,175ft
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Snow Maker's Corner

Regional Soil Temperatures
  • Soil High Temperature40°
  • Soil Low Temperature37°
Base Wet Bulb Temperatures (F)
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Regional Soil Temperatures
  • Soil High Temperature41°
  • Soil Low Temperature37°
Base Wet Bulb Temperatures (F)
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Regional Soil Temperatures
  • Soil High Temperature40°
  • Soil Low Temperature38°
Base Wet Bulb Temperatures (F)
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Regional Soil Temperatures
  • Soil High Temperature42°
  • Soil Low Temperature38°
Base Wet Bulb Temperatures (F)
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Regional Soil Temperatures
  • Soil High Temperature40°
  • Soil Low Temperature39°
Base Wet Bulb Temperatures (F)
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