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Epic spring ski conditions continue across Queenstown & Wānaka for this season’s final snow report. There’s plenty of snow still to enjoy, with the last slopes open until 18 October and up to 10cm of fresh snow forecast for Saturday.
First up, the events. Cardrona Alpine Resort has the She’ll Be Right Community Jam on Friday, followed by the Uninvited Boarding Pass on Saturday, the Mini Pipe World Champs on 10 October and Bikes on Snow on 18 October. The Remarkables hosts the ANC Slopestyle Event on Friday, bringing together the best riders from Australia and NZ to battle it out for FIS points, with the Grass Roots Freeride for under 18s on 4 October. Coronet Peak’s MTB on Snow event is this Saturday, where mountain bikers do their best to take on the ski slopes.
Then, the closing days to round out a great season. Treble Cone sends off the season in style this Sunday 27 September with retro get-up and good vibes. Snow Farm also wraps up their extended cross-country season this Sunday. Coronet Peak closes with the iconic pond skim on Sunday 4 October. The Remarkables rounds their season out on Sunday 11 October. And Cardrona keeps the season alive right through to 18 October.
Thanks for tuning in to the Queenstown & Wānaka Snow Report all season. We can’t wait to see you back on the slopes next year.
Spring is delivering the goods across the region, with longer days, fresh powder and plenty happening on the mountains.
First up, the snow. Treble Cone is set to pick up 10cm+ tonight, The Remarkables has 15cm in the forecast, and Coronet Peak is expecting 10–15cm.
Then it’s all eyes on The Snow League. Treble Cone hosts the Teamwork Challenge on Thursday, before Cardrona Alpine Resort takes over with the Mini-Pipe Challenge on Friday, where you can ride with Shaun White, followed by the World Challenge on Saturday.
There’s plenty more happening too. The New Zealand Junior Freeride Tour runs at The Remarkables from Friday to Sunday, with the Ladylike session on Sunday featuring terrain park tips from Hannah Wilson and Laura Wotton. At Coronet Peak, it’s the last week to get amongst First Tracks, plus Canadian Club Spring Après hits the deck from midday on Saturday with a DJ.
Tune in to the full Queenstown & Wānaka Snow Report for all the latest mountain updates and what’s on.
Spring has arrived, bringing some seriously good coverage with fresh corduroy in the morning and great off-piste skiing in the afternoon.
The Remarkables has seen 35cm of fresh snow in the past week, with more forecast tonight. They’re hosting Snow Machine Festival events, with music from late morning until 4pm, and The Burton Stash Gathering on Sunday, complete with a barbecue and giveaways. Cardrona Alpine Resort has the Jossi Wells Invitational underway until Saturday, featuring some of the world’s best riders, and they’re gearing up for The Snow League on 17-19 September. Coronet Peak also has Snow Machine events kicking off today, and it’s the last few weeks of First Tracks – on every morning from 8-9am until 20 September. Treble Cone‘s Saddle Basin is primed for great conditions this week and is expected to get a nice 10cm top-up tonight. Don’t miss the Atomic Rise and Shine ski touring event this Sunday, with breakfast and awards before dawn. Snow Farm NZ has extended their season and opened more hut bookings, so plan your overnight spring mission.
Tune in to the full Queenstown & Wānaka Snow Report for all the mountain updates and what’s on.
It’s been a week of all kinds of weather, with 50cm of snow, sun and everything in between welcoming in the start of spring, and there’s more on the way.
The Remarkables have been deep in the freeride world, with The North Face Frontier 2* and 4* events both scoring sun between storms, plus a silent disco on the deck this Saturday from 12pm. Treble Cone is shaping up for some great powder days, with nice snow at the Saddle and fun spring conditions down at the base. Coronet Peak wraps up its final week of Night Ski tonight and Friday night, and the last Angel Hour at Heidi’s Hut on Saturday. Cardrona Alpine Resort continues to see nice top-ups ahead of the Jossi Wells Invitational, running 6-12 September, and they just announced they will stay open until 18 October. Snow Farm NZ has also just extended its season until 27 September, with groomed trails, backcountry huts and snow play still on offer. Don’t miss the Snow Machine Festival which kicks off in Queenstown next week, with over 30 artists across 8 stages at The Remarkables, Coronet Peak, and the main arena in Frankton, plus plenty of other side events happening around town.
Tune in to the full Queenstown & Wānaka Snow Report for all the mountain updates and what’s on
20 to 30cm of fresh snow is on its way across the region today and into tomorrow, and the week ahead is stacked with events.
Treble Cone is hoping to get a lot of snow later today, perfect timing for the TC Snowboard Banked Slalom running this Friday and Saturday. Coronet Peak is forecast to get up to 20cm of snow by Thursday, with First Tracks running daily from 8am for anyone chasing fresh lines. Night Ski sessions wrap up next week, so get up there while you still can. Cardrona Alpine Resort kicks off a big month of events, starting with round two of the Parksquad Pipeline Halfpipe series this Saturday. Over at The Remarkables, The North Face Frontier freeride events are underway from Friday, with the 4* in the Alta Chutes and 2* in Shadow Basin, plus eight new terrain park jumps to try out.
Tune in to the full Queenstown & Wānaka Snow Report for all the mountain updates and what’s on.
Mid-winter has settled in, with eight weeks of the ski season still to go and a big week ahead on the events front.
Coronet Peak has been enjoying great groomers and blue skies, with Friday bringing Pride Night Ski, DJs on the deck and plenty of bright and bold gear. Cardrona Alpine Resort is building its 14-foot halfpipe now for the two-day Parksquad Pipeline Halfpipe 2 round series starting on Saturday 22 August. The Remarkables picked up a few centimetres of fresh powder last weekend and heads into Pride Weekend with DJs at the Ice Bar on both Saturday and Sunday. Treble Cone hosts the three-day NZ Junior Freeride Tour from Friday 21 August, while Snow Farm gears up for its 31st Merino Muster with 1km, 21km and 42km events on Saturday 22 August.
Tune in to the full Queenstown & Wānaka Snow Report for all the latest mountain updates and what’s on.
A 5-10cm top-up across Queenstown & Wānaka ski fields freshened up the slopes over the weekend, with more snow possible in the coming days.
The Remarkables picked up 10cm on Sunday, setting up the Alta Chutes nicely and all three terrain parks at Sugar Bowl. Treble Cone is hosting the Freeride World Tour 2 Star Qualifier from 18-20 August, with three days of steep lines and big drops. Wind-loaded pockets are the go at Cardrona Alpine Resort, with some big names starting to throw down in the park. Coronet Peak‘s groomers are laying perfect cords for First Tracks daily from 8-9am and Friday brings the Asahi Night Ski with DJs on the deck. Snow Farm is gearing up for its 31st Merino Muster with 1km, 21km and 42km events on Saturday 22 August.
Tune in to the full Queenstown & Wānaka Snow Report for all the latest mountain updates and what’s on.
Cold mornings, fresh corduroy and a few more centimetres of snow to work with, it’s shaping up to be a good week on the mountains.
We’re reporting from Cardrona Alpine Resort this week, where they’re still making the most of last week’s snowfall. Stag Lane terrain park is now stacked with new features. The Remarkables picked up 20cm, making for some epic laps, with eight jumps expected to be added to the terrain park by the weekend. Coronet Peak has the 52nd Dog Derby landing this Saturday, 8 August. Treble Cone has opened the Motatapu Chutes, with the Base NZ Wānaka Junior Freeride kicking off this Saturday and Freerid’her on Sunday.
Tune in to the full Queenstown & Wānaka Snow Report for all the latest mountain updates and what’s on.
Friday’s forecast is 10cm of snow to lower levels across the region, then a sunny, powdery weekend to kick off August.
We’re reporting from Coronet Peak this week, where crisp, clear mornings and daily First Tracks from 8-9am make for ideal conditions on freshly groomed runs. Tonight is the biggest Night Ski Party of the year, with Hot Dub Time Machine on the decks and free entry (grab a night ski pass to ride under lights). Treble Cone had a 20cm powder day last weekend, and Friday’s storm could bring a second in a row. Main Street has come to the party, groomed top to bottom. The Remarkables is due up to 10cm on Friday to set up the chutes. Cardrona Alpine Resort has the four-day Snow Sports NZ Adaptive Festival from Thursday, and the Kings and Queens of Antlers on Saturday. Over at Snow Farm , River Run, Tumeke and the Main Basin are all groomed with great skiing conditions.
Fingers are crossed the storm pulls through. Tune in to the full Queenstown & Wānaka Snow Report for all the mountain updates and what’s on.
A series of cold fronts are rolling through from Friday, with most resorts hoping to pick up a minimum of 10-15cm. If the forecast holds, it’s looking like a snowy end to July.
We’re reporting from Snow Farm this week, with 1.5km of groomed trails in beautiful shape, plus snow play, tubing and overnight hut experiences on offer. The Remarkables has all lifts running, including Shadow Basin. The new Ice Bar is now open on Curvey Basin and the Mini Shred event is happening this Sunday. Cardrona Alpine Resort now has four terrain parks open from beginner to advanced, with glorious grooming making sunrise laps in Captain’s Basin something special. Coronet Peak has First Tracks running 8-9am daily, plus the first Night Ski Party of the season on Wednesday, 29 July. Treble Cone is eyeing up a potential 20cm this Saturday. If it delivers, summit hikes and Saddle Chair will be the place to be.
Tune in to the full Queenstown & Wānaka Snow Report for all the mountain updates and what’s on.
The Remarkables has picked up 20cm over the past 48 hours, with Sugar Bowl and Curvey Basin open for top-to-bottom laps and the announcement that Scarpa Bowl is now within the ski field boundary. Cardrona Alpine Resort has all chairlifts spinning including Soho Basin, with Little Bucks terrain park opening today, and the Butter Bean Rail Jam this Saturday. Coronet Peak has another big week of Night Ski on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Treble Cone has received 10cm of fresh snow on the upper mountain, with the Saddle Basin and Summit Slopes open. Snow Farm has River Run as the groomer’s pick today, plus snow play and snowshoeing available. It’s the last week of school holidays, so make sure you hire rentals in town before heading up, allow extra time on the road, and grab a coffee at the base to start the day slow.
Tune in to the full Queenstown & Wānaka Snow Report for all the mountain updates and what’s on.
A southerly storm delivered up to 20cm of fresh snow this week, with Treble Cone now open. Home Basin Express and the learners area are running, and the refreshed base building is ready to make those well-earned breaks after Triple Treat laps even better. The Remarkables has Curvey Basin now spinning, with fresh terrain park features ahead of Sunday’s Mini Shred event. Cardrona Alpine Resort is making the most of the fresh snow, with Whitestar and Valley View now open. Snow Farm is also open for the season. Coronet Peak has a busy week of events, with Night Ski on Friday, bonus Saturday Night Skis on 11 and 18 July, and Kids Day Out this Saturday.
Schools are out this week. A few tips to make the most of your time on the mountain:
A high over the Tasman means bluebird days ahead for Matariki on Friday and into the weekend.
Tune in to the full Queenstown & Wānaka Snow Report for all the mountain updates and what’s on.
We’re back with this week’s Queenstown & Wānaka Weekly Snow Report.
Opening weekend delivered. Last week’s storm delivered 10-15cm of snow, and the mountains are looking good to kick off the season. A front is rolling in on Friday night, with snow forecast at ski resorts over the weekend.
It’s all happening across the mountains. Cardrona Alpine Resort has McDougall’s Chondola and McPark terrain park open, and cold overnight temps are keeping the on-piste snow in great shape. At Coronet Peak, the Coronet Express and Meadows Chairlifts are spinning for top-to-bottom skiing, with First Tracks running daily from 8–9am, Night Ski kicking off tonight, and Kids Day Out on 4 July. Over at The Remarkables, Alta Chairlift and Sugar Bowl Express are now open, and fresh rails and boxes have been added to the terrain park. Keep an eye on Treble Cone for opening updates, as they will be ready to go as soon as nature delivers.
Tune in to the full Queenstown & Wānaka Snow Report for all the mountain updates and what’s on.
The first weekly Queenstown / Wānaka Snow Report of 2026 is here!
Snow is in the forecast tonight and into tomorrow, and the ski resorts are gearing up for the season ahead.
Coronet Peak is already open with skiing and a rail garden on the Twin Magic Carpets and Beginner Carpet, plus snow play, sledding and gondola sightseeing. With natural snow and prime snowmaking conditions on the way, Cardrona Alpine Resort is aiming to open its learners’ area on Friday, and The Remarkables is set to follow on Saturday with its learners’ slope. Keep an eye on Treble Cone Ski Area’s channels for opening day updates.
New for 2026: Cardrona and Treble Cone’s app can turn your phone into your lift pass and track your mountain stats, Coronet Peak’s Snow Factory (a South Island-first) can produce around 240 cubic metres of snow a day, and The Remarkables has expanded its base building and installed fire pits on the deck.
Tune in to the full Queenstown / Wānaka Snow Report below for the latest.
