Carpool to Mt. Dobson
- Date Leaving
- Sunday, July 18
- Date Returning
- Sunday, July 18
- Spaces Free
- 3
- Name
- Michael
- Driven here before
- yes
- Telephone
- Old data not shown
- City you are leaving from
- Christchurch
- Notes
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Keen to head up for the day if the weather decides to play ball, will decide the night before if going, will depend on latest forecast. Probably leave from halswell about 6.45 or so. Chip in for fuel or pies please, have a Subaru forester with chains.
Mt Dobson Snow Report
Status
Road
Snow
55cm — 65cm
Road info
Snow chains to be carried 40KPH speed limit on Road. Chains maybe required on all vehicles for downhill travel , this will be signposted at carpark exit Weather and road conditions change quickly, Please carry chains at all times and be ready to fit them regardless of vehicle type. We do not have snowchains available/for hire.
Weather Comment
Closed today , very strong wind again, 150kph at the top of Fairlie Ridge tbar this morning. Weather warnings in place.
Information
Variable hard snow conditions over mountain, main trails groomed. Please be aware of sliding hazard on isolated steep terrain.
Updated
2025-09-17 at 06:00