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Are we in for some blower powder or cruisy groomer laps? Sunny, bluebird days or some storm skiing? Check it out in our snow reports, specially curated for the Queesntown & Wānaka area.
We’re back with the final weekly Queenstown & Wānaka Snow Report for the season.
The mountains are pulling out all the stops for some upcoming legendary events. The Remarkables kicks off their 40th birthday celebrations with a Spring Carnival running from Friday 26 – Sunday 28 September. Meanwhile, Cardrona are hosting the Mini Pipe World Champs, and Coronet Peak is gearing up for the iconic Red Bull Home Run and MTB on snow champs on Saturday 27 September. Treble Cone has their closing day next Sunday 28 September, so dust off your retro gear and join in on the fun.
We are seeing some warm spring conditions across the region, and temperatures are dropping this evening with fresh snow forecasted on the ski fields overnight. Don’t forget the Queenstown/Wānaka mountains are scheduled to stay open until late September/mid-October, so make the most of this epic spring season.
September is absolutely delivering the goods across our region. Queenstown and Wānaka resorts are loaded right now, with more storms on the way and sunshine forecast for the end of the week.
Cardrona has received 30cm over the past 7 days with windswept off-piste conditions across the entire mountain, plus the epic Jossi Wells Invitational Big Air kicking off this week. The Remarkables is absolutely firing after 37cm of recent snowfall with the Alta Chutes in their prime and the Spring Carnival celebrating their 40th birthday coming up September 26th-28th. Treble Cone has enjoyed 41cm over the past week with cold temperatures keeping conditions great, plus their annual Green Steam event this Saturday. Coronet Peak has stellar coverage, and has Snow Machine Festival happening until Saturday.
Tonight’s low pressure system should deliver 5-10cm of light, dry snow before clear skies return Thursday through Saturday, with more snow possible Sunday and Monday ⛷️
The snow gods have heard us this spring, and delivered the best snow of the season with plenty more on the way.
Snow Farm is looking fresh after 15cm snowfall, Treble Cone has received 45cm of new snow with some of the best powder days of the season, The Remarkables has wind-loaded stashes waiting to be discovered, Cardrona’s received 25cm opening up masses of new terrain at Soho Basin and Captains, and Coronet Peak’s Greengates and Exchange are delivering after their own 15cm dump. Don’t forget that Friday is your last chance for night ski at Coronet Peak this season!
With more snow rolling in Thursday through the weekend, it’s time to get amongst it ⛷️
Tune in to the full Queenstown & Wānaka Snow Report below for all the mountain updates and what’s on.
This week has delivered nothing but bluebird days and epic snow conditions across the region.
The Remarkables has great snow on Sugar trail, while Cardrona has superb conditions with Soho laps delivering the goods. Snow Farm is hosting the Merino Muster’s 30th anniversary cross-country ski race on Saturday and Treble Cone is gearing up for the NZ Junior Freeride World Tour this weekend. Adding to the on-mountain fun, Coronet Peak has the legendary Red Bull Homerun event on 6 September. Watch this space as we eye up an approaching storm.
Those snow dances paid off with up to 20cm of fresh snow blanketing the ski fields across the region. Cardrona is set for glorious bluebirds and hot laps after yesterday’s snowstorm. Coronet Peak is in primo condition across the mountain with plenty of freshies to carve up. Treble Cone is riding well with the classic wind-blown stashes in the gullies. The Remarkables has plenty of fresh powder pockets waiting for your arrival. Snow Farm also received a decent dump and have freshly groomed classic tracks on Highlander and Merino Glen. Winter Pride has lots of on-mountain events this week so make sure you get involved in all the fun!
What a cracker of a week ahead! After up to 15cm of fresh pow over the weekend, we’re now into cold, clear bluebird days until the next storm rolls in on Saturday.
Coronet Peak’s serving up beautiful corduroy for First Tracks, Cardrona’s SOHO Express is open, The Remarkables’ Alta Chutes are skiing brilliantly ahead of Saturday’s FIS ANC Slopestyle, and Treble Cone got topped up with freshies top to bottom, and is looking mint for the Backcountry Invitational – keep your eyes peeled for their date announcement. With Winter Pride Week kicking off Friday with on-mountain events from Saturday, bluebird skies, and another storm coming in at the end of the week, the mountains are absolutely firing right now.
Treble Cone is riding well with some great on-piste turns and a top up of snow expected from the approaching storm. The Remarkables terrain park is looking fresh with the crew reshaping the Small Line, so test your skills and give it a nudge before Saturday’s Snow Sports Slopestyle. Cardrona’s set for an epic week of carving with cold temperatures and snow in the forecast. Don’t miss Coronet Peak’s 51st Dog Derby this Saturday as it’s guaranteed to be paw-some viewing!
Event season is here with the Adaptive Snow Festival at Cardrona kicking things off for August, followed by the Coronet Peak Dog Derby, Winter Pride Week, and Merino Muster at Snow Farm.
Looking ahead to September, the Jossi Wells Invitational brings jaw-dropping talent to Cardrona, along with the Snow Machine music festival and The Remarkables’ 40th birthday Spring Carnival. Over to the mountains – Coronet Peak has night skiing tonight and first tracks from 8am daily. Treble Cone could receive up to 20cm from this storm if freezing levels allow, the Remarkables’ Alta chutes are serving up chalky snow, and Cardrona’s park crew have jumps and rails in pristine condition. And après? Well, it’s never a bad day for après.
This storm should deliver some snow at higher elevations, with bluebird conditions forecast for Friday.
The Remarkables have been making the most of these cold nights with snow making creating decent on-piste conditions, perfect for hot laps before chilling out at the Ice Bar. The biggest night of the season is here for Coronet Peak with PEKING DUK laying down a free show on the deck tonight, so grab your mates and get ready for an epic evening. Treble Cone has dry, grippy snow in the Home Basin and epic off-piste conditions on the upper mountain thanks to low humidity. Cardrona is looking spectacular with great snow and bluebird weather ahead of this weekend’s Ngā Wāhine ō te Maunga event – an all women’s event encouraging progression across all riding abilities. Make sure you jump on their free shuttle from the Pine Trees Car Park, running from 8am daily.
Cardrona has all terrain parks open and accessible from both the T-Bar and White Star. The Remarkables is riding well with smooth groomers, side-hits and all 3 terrain parks in action. Treble Cone has wind-blown powder pockets of up to 30cm this week – word around town is The Saddle is where you want to be. Snow Farm’s Snow Fun Zone has tubing and snow play that is perfect for little ones. Coronet Peak has First Tracks from 8am, and don’t miss the free Peking Duk concert next Wednesday, 23rd July!
Thought about heli skiing this winter? Riders are loving the conditions with epic snow on some seriously unique terrain.
There’s light snow top-ups all round on Thursday and Friday, before sunny skies return next week.
