📷 Coronet Peak
Oceania
Coronet Peak
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Last Snowfall
Jul 14
todayPast 24 Hours
0.4cm
Past 48 Hours
1.1cm
Past 10 Days
30cm
14-Day Forecast
14.1cm
Snow Depth
20cm
Overview
Coronet Peak is a ski resort in Oceania, New Zealand. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 31/100 (Solid), snow base 20 cm (7.9 in), 30 cm (11.8 in) of snow in the last 7 days. The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~14 cm (5.5 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-07-14 06:02 UTC.
Resort Guide
Coronet Peak is a ski resort located just 20 minutes from Queenstown, New Zealand, offering expansive terrain suitable for all abilities across 280 hectares. The resort features modern facilities, including high-speed chairlifts, night skiing, and a dedicated beginner area, creating a vibrant and accessible atmosphere. Signature experiences include first tracks at sunrise and night skiing under lights, while amenities such as on-mountain dining and equipment rentals enhance convenience for visitors. Coronet Peak stands out for its proximity to Queenstown, diverse terrain, and unique night skiing opportunities.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Coronet Peak
Lifts
8
Skiable area
1707.5 ac
Longest run
2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(38 total)
Beginner
12
32% of terrain
Intermediate
16
41% of terrain
Advanced
10
27% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Chondola1
- High-speed 61
- High-speed quad1
- Surface lift1
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Ice Bar – Perched on the slopes of Coronet Peak, Ice Bar is renowned for its unique alpine setting, offering skiers and snowboarders a vibrant après-ski experience with panoramic mountain views, signature cocktails, and a lively social atmosphere right on the snow.
Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.
As the early ski season progresses at Coronet Peak, there is currently a limited snow base with recent light snow accumulation. The forecast indicates a mix of conditions over the next two weeks, with some potential for additional snowfall.
AI-generated summaryDepth
20cm depth — upper mountain may be better.
Recent
In the past week, there has been a total of 3cm of snow.
Forecast
The 14-day snow outlook suggests an average of 23cm, with variability between forecasts.
Historic
Currently, the season-to-date snowfall is tracking below typical for this point in the season, with 24cm compared to the 5-year average of 43cm.
Data updated Tue, Jul 14, 06:02 AM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Jul 14, 2026 at 6:02 AM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
New Zealand region
Current Conditions
Reported Tue, Jul 14, 06:02 AM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- Resort ReportedBase 20cm · Mid 25cm · Summit 30cm
- Open-MeteoBase 3cm · Summit 3cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Freezing Level
1137m
❄️ Below base - cold & dry snow expected
Base
1168m
Temp
-0.2°C
Wind
2.2km/h
Snow Depth
20cm
Resort reported
Resort 20cm · Model 3cm
14-Day Forecast
17.9cm
Mid-Mountain
1409m
Temp
--°C
Wind
2km/h
Snow Depth
25cm
Resort reported
14-Day Forecast
14.1cm
Summit
1649m
Temp
-3.3°C
Wind
2.2km/h
Snow Depth
20cm
Resort reported
Resort 30cm · Model 3cm
14-Day Forecast
22.5cm
Ops signals
- ●Freezing level below base — snowmaking window open
Lifts Open
open
Runs Open
open
Live Conditions
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Local Reports
0 reportsDaily Snowfall Forecast by Model
Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.
SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting
The black line is not a simple average. For Coronet Peak (southern alps), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).
- 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
- 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
- 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.
Building verification history for this resort.
How we verify forecasts →Hourly Forecast Detail
AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level
NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Jul 14, 6:02 AM
Today -2 / -711.4cm16.2mm | Wed, Jul 15 -3 / -71cm1.5mm | Thu, Jul 16 0 / -91.3cm1.8mm | Fri, Jul 17 -1 / -9 | Sat, Jul 18 -1 / -43.8cm5.4mm | Sun, Jul 19 0 / -61.9cm2.7mm | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 2.5 | 8.2 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0 | 0.3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 | 3.4 | 0.1 | 0 | 1.8 |
| Precip (mm) | 3.5 | 11.7 | 1 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0 | 0.4 | 0 | 1.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 | 4.8 | 0.1 | 0 | 2.6 |
| Temp (°C) | -4 | -2 | -6 | -6 | -3 | -6 | -4 | -1 | -6 | -7 | -2 | -6 | -4 | -1 | -3 | -3 | -1 | -4 |
| Wind (km/h) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 29 | 43 | 26 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 18 | 29 | 14 | 16 | 14 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1649m)
10-Day Forecast
Today
14
❄️
-1.6°
-6.7°
11.5cm
3 km/h
Wed
15
🌧️
-2.7°
-7°
1.1cm
2 km/h
Thu
16
🌧️
-0.1°
-8.9°
1.3cm
6 km/h
Fri
17
☁️
-1.3°
-8.8°
4 km/h
Sat
18
🌧️
-0.7°
-4°
2.4cm
3 km/h
Sun
19
🌧️
0.1°
-6.1°
3.6cm
4 km/h
Mon
20
☁️
-2.1°
-8°
4 km/h
Tue
21
☁️
-1.2°
-7.1°
0.1cm
1 km/h
Wed
22
☁️
-0.1°
-7.1°
0.1cm
2 km/h
Thu
23
☁️
-1.1°
-7°
4 km/h
Summit elevation (1649m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Tue, Jul 14, 06:02 AM UTC
40cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-7%
vs 5-Year Avg
43cm avg by now
-7%
vs 30-Year Avg
43cm avg by now
43cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
Snowfall over the past five years has been significantly below the 30-year average, with a 5-year average of 2.2 cm compared to the long-term average of 14.7 cm, indicating a marked downward trend. The current season's snowfall of 6.1 cm is nearly triple the recent 5-year average, representing a notable short-term increase, but it remains well below the 30-year norm at just 29% of that average. The data also shows considerable year-to-year variability, including an anomalously low snowfall of 0 cm in 2021 and a sharp rebound in 2024. Overall, recent seasons reflect both reduced snowfall and heightened variability compared to historical patterns.
Coronet Peak Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 152cm with an average of 62 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 31 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 27.2cm | 10 days | 15cm | 27cm | 9.6cm |
| July | 28.8cm | 12 days | 29cm | 40cm | 8.6cm |
| August | 28.6cm | 13 days | 35cm | 46cm | 8.9cm |
| September | 32.4cm | 11 days | 23cm | 42cm | 9.4cm |
| October | 28.1cm | 10 days | 7cm | 24cm | 9.6cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Current season(2026)
Opened May 29, 2026
Scheduled close: Oct 4, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
August
Peak Season
July
Peak Season
September
Good
June
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
