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NEW ZEALAND SNOW REPORTS

New Zealand Snow Reports and Local Ski Conditions

New Zealand snow reports and local ski conditions are updated daily during the ski season. The majority of New Zealand's winter skiing occurs within the Mount Ruapehu, Queenstown and Wanaka regions. The main tourist ski resort towns are Queenstown and Wanaka. The New Zealand ski season is roughly early July to early October.

The main New Zealand heliski regions are Queenstown, Wanaka, Mount Cook and Methven.

 

UPDATED SNOW REPORTS : 03 September 2010, 09:38AM

 

AUCKLAND
 Indoor Skiing at the Snowplanet - Auckland City
Skifield Location
Last
Updated
Area
Status
Road Access
Average Snow Depth
Last Snow Fall
Weather Conditions
  Snowplanet Thu 02,
September
2010
10:00AM
OPEN
-
Open
 -
45cm
Indoor
Ski Slope
0 cm
-
Indoor
Skiing
-5°C
   
MT RUAPEHU
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Skifield Location
Last
Updated
Area
Status
Road Access
Average Snow Depth
Last Snow Fall
Weather Conditions
  Whakapapa
Ski Area 		Fri 03,
September
2010
06:31AM
OPEN
Lower Mountain is Open Only
Open
 Chains or 4WD
115cm
Snow Base
Upper Mountain
Fri,
03
Sept
05cm
Show Showers. Strong Wind
-3°C
  Turoa
Ski Area 		Fri 03,
September
2010
06:47AM
Closed Today
-
Closed
-
172cm
Snow Base
Upper Mountain
Fri,
03
Sept 15cm
Snow Showers. Strong Wind
-4°C
   
CANTERBURY
 Heliskiing is available at Mount Potts and Methven. Book early for Mount Potts Heli Park.
Skifield Location
Last
Updated
Area
Status
Road Access
Average Snow Depth
Last Snow Fall
Weather Conditions
  Temple Basin
Ski Area 		Fri 03,
September
2010
06:05AM
OPEN
-
Open
 -
87cm
Lower Mountain
245cm
Upper Mountain
Thu,
02
Sept
40cm
Cloudy. Wind 50km/h
-1°C
  Porters Fri 03,
September
2010
06:20AM
OPEN
-
Open
 Carry Chains
80cm
Min Depth
190cm
Max Depth
Thu,
02
Sept
2cm
Sunny. Moderate Wind
0°C
  Mount Hutt
Ski Area		 Fri 03,
September
2010
07:10AM
OPEN
 -
Open Carry Chains
175cm
Lower Mountain
205cm
Upper Mountain
Tue, 31
Aug
14cm
Overcast. Moderate Wind
-3°C
  Mount Potts / HeliPark Wed 01,
September
2010
07:00PM
OPEN
-
Open
 Carry Chains
130cm
Average Snow Base
Sat,
28
Aug
40cm
Sunny. Light Wind
-2°C
   
MCKENZIE
 Wilderness Heliskiing is available at Mount Cook
Skifield Location
Last
Updated
Area
Status
Road Access
Average Snow Depth
Last Snow Fall
Weather Conditions
  Mount Dobson
Ski Area		 Fri 03,
September
2010
07:58AM
Closed Today
-
Closed
 Carry Chains
250cm
Average Snow Base
Tue,
31
Aug
45cm
High Cloud. Windy
-5°C
  Roundhill
Ski Area		 Fri 03,
September
2010
06:00AM
OPEN
 -
Open
Carry Chains
150cm
Average Snow Base
Fri,
03
Sept
04cm
Clear. Light Wind
1°C
  Ohau Snow Fields Fri 02,
September
2010
07:44AM
OPEN
-
Open
 2WD Fit Chains. Carry Chains
85cm
Lower Mountain
150cm
Upper Mountain
Fri,
03 Sept
06cm
Cloudy.
Strong Wind
-2°C
   
WANAKA
 Skiing Reports updated daily during the ski season
Skifield Location
Last
Updated
Area
Status
Road Access
Average Snow Depth
Last Snow Fall
Weather Conditions
  Treble Cone
Ski Area		 Fri 03,
September
2010
08:41AM
OPEN
-
Open
 2WD Fit Chains. Carry Chains
117cm
Home Basins
195cm
Saddle Basin
Fri,
03
Sept 05cm
Cloudy. Strong Wind
-5°C

  Cardrona Alpine Resort Fri 03,
September
2010
07:44AM
Closed Today
-
Closed
 Carry Chains
65cm
Lower Mountain
105cm
Upper Mountain
Fri,
03
Sept
02cm
Snow. Moderate Wind
5°C
  Snow Farm
Ski Area
Cross Country Skiing		 Fri 03,
September
2010
07:00AM
OPEN
-
Open
 2WD Fit Chains. Carry Chains
50cm
Lower Mountain
300cm
Upper Mountain
Thu,
02
Sept
03cm
Snow. Light Wind
-4°C
  Snow Park NZ
Freestyle
Terrain Park		 Fri 03,
September
2010
07:04AM
OPEN
-
Open
 2WD Fit Chains. Carry Chains
50cm
Lower Mountain
116cm
Upper Mountain
Fri,
03
Sept
10cm
Snow. Calm
-1°C
   
QUEENSTOWN
 Book your ski vacation early to avoid the rush
Skifield Location
Last
Updated
Area
Status
Road Access
Average Snow Depth
Last Snow Fall
Weather Conditions
  Coronet Peak Fri 03,
September
2010
08:37AM
OPEN
-
Open
 2WD Fit Chains. Carry Chains
90cm
Lower Mountain
120cm
Upper Mountain
Fri,
02
Sept
05cm
Cloudy. Moderate Wind
-1°C
  The Remarkables Fri 03,
September
2010
08:32AM
OPEN
-
Open
 Carry Chains
90cm
Lower Mountain
110cm
Upper Mountain
Thu,
02
Sept
04cm
Snow. Wind Variable
-3°C

 

Weather Conditions & Mountain Forecast : http://www.metservice.co.nz

AA Roadwatch Reports : http://www.aaroadwatch.co.nz

Avalanche Advisory : http://www.avalanche.net.nz

Seasonal Snow Variations : New Zealand snow conditions vary from season to season and from location to location. Snow conditions are dependent on local snowfalls, which way the wind blows and overall weather conditions. Snow conditions do vary between locations and are changeable during the course of the ski season.

Disclaimer : New Zealand Adventure Specialists Limited assumes no responsibility for any snow report or weather information supplied.