📷 Fox Peak
Oceania
Fox Peak
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Last Snowfall
Aug 17
4d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
6.5cm
14-Day Forecast
40.1cm
Snow Depth
52cm
Open-Meteo modelOverview
Fox Peak is a ski resort in Oceania, New Zealand. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 30/100 (Solid), snow base 52 cm (20.5 in), 6 cm (2.4 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 ~40 cm (15.7 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 15:03 UTC.
Resort Guide
Fox Peak is a club ski field located in the Two Thumb Range of New Zealand’s South Island, approximately 50 minutes from Fairlie. The resort offers over 500 hectares of skiable terrain, catering to a range of abilities with natural, ungroomed slopes and a relaxed, uncrowded atmosphere. Key amenities include rope tows, a day lodge, and on-mountain accommodation, making it a distinctive choice for those seeking a traditional, community-focused alpine experience.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Fox Peak
Lifts
5
Skiable area
1236 ac
Longest run
1 km / 0.62 mi
Lift fleet
- Surface lift5
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Chill Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Unable to determine top apres ski place for this resort.
Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.
Current conditions at Fox Peak are overcast with a temperature of -6°C and a snow depth of 52cm. While only 3cm of new snow has fallen in the past week, the 14-day forecast suggests an average of 40cm to 66cm of additional snowfall is on the way, which could improve conditions significantly.
AI-generated summaryDepth
52cm depth — adequate for most conditions.
Recent
There has been 3cm of snowfall in the last 7 days, with no new snow in the past 48 hours.
Forecast
The upcoming 14-day outlook indicates potential snowfall ranging from 40cm to 66cm.
Historic
Season-to-date snowfall of 144cm is about 74% of the 5-year average of 194cm.
Data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:03 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
New Zealand region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 03:03 PM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- Open-MeteoBase 52cm · Summit 52cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Freezing Level
1053m
❄️ Below base - cold & dry snow expected
Base
1330m
Temp
-1.8°C
Wind
8.4km/h
Snow Depth
52cm
Open-Meteo model
14-Day Forecast
25.9cm
Mid-Mountain
1620m
Temp
--°C
Wind
9km/h
Snow Depth
52cm
Open-Meteo model
14-Day Forecast
40.1cm
Summit
1910m
Temp
-5.6°C
Wind
8.4km/h
Snow Depth
52cm
Open-Meteo model
14-Day Forecast
38.1cm
Ops signals
- ●Freezing level below base — snowmaking window open
- ●Fresh snow + cold temps — good grooming window next 48h
- ●Cold summit temps — snow preservation favorable
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 Fox 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 Aug 21, 3:03 PM
Sat, Aug 22 1 / -63.9cm5.7mm | Sun, Aug 23 0 / -1012.4cm17.7mm | Mon, Aug 24 -1 / -10 | Tue, Aug 25 0 / -54.2cm6mm | Wed, Aug 26 -2 / -511cm15.8mm | Thu, Aug 27 0 / -629.8cm42.6mm | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0.6 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 5.7 | 0.3 | 6.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 4.2 | 6.7 | 11.8 | 10.8 | 7.2 |
| Precip (mm) | 0.9 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 8.1 | 0.4 | 9.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 6 | 9.6 | 16.9 | 15.4 | 10.3 |
| Temp (°C) | -2 | -1 | -3 | -4 | -6 | -5 | -6 | -2 | -6 | -2 | -1 | -3 | -4 | -2 | -4 | -4 | -5 | -3 |
| Wind (km/h) | 13 | 10 | 12 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 55 | 48 | 47 | 75 | 66 | 62 | 37 | 35 | 43 | 40 | 45 | 43 | 23 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 30 | 27 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (1910m)
10-Day Forecast
Sat
22
❄️
1°
-5.6°
3.6cm
17 km/h
Sun
23
❄️
0.1°
-9.8°
12.9cm
25 km/h
Mon
24
☁️
-1°
-10°
15 km/h
Tue
25
❄️
-0.1°
-5.1°
4.2cm
15 km/h
Wed
26
❄️
-1.9°
-5.3°
9.7cm
8 km/h
Thu
27
❄️
-0.5°
-6.1°
31cm
10 km/h
Fri
28
❄️
1.2°
-1.5°
2.1cm
20 km/h
Sat
29
🌧️
1.3°
-8.1°
10 km/h
Sun
30
☁️
-0.4°
-8.4°
9 km/h
Mon
31
☁️
-1.4°
-6.2°
8 km/h
Summit elevation (1910m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:03 PM UTC
144.3cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-26%
vs 5-Year Avg
194cm avg by now
+4%
vs 30-Year Avg
139cm avg by now
194cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 144.3 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~143.6 cm. That's 26% below the 5-year average (194 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 3% above the 30-year average (139 cm).
Fox Peak Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 269cm with an average of 78 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 | 45.2cm | 12 days | 15cm | 28cm | 16.2cm |
| July | 63.7cm | 15 days | 31cm | 45cm | 19.6cm |
| August | 50.1cm | 15 days | 39cm | 51cm | 14.1cm |
| September | 48cm | 15 days | 21cm | 38cm | 13.3cm |
| October | 43.9cm | 13 days | 7cm | 21cm | 14.9cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026)
Opens Jun 15, 2026
Through Oct 15, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
ENSO seasonal analog
History · not a forecastIn 5 past El Niño winters at Fox Peak, ERA5 season snowfall median was 207 cm (81 in), about 14% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.
Prevailing ONI
El Niño
MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C
Analog season median
207 cm
5 El Niño winters · 14% below median
All-season median
241 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Niñocurrent | 5 | 207 cm | 192 cm – 222 cm | 2023, 2015, 2009, 2002, 1997 |
| La Niña | 4 | 213 cm | 195 cm – 307 cm | 2022, 2010, 1999, 1998 |
| ENSO-neutral | 21 | 278 cm | 212 cm – 310 cm | 2025, 2024, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 |
Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.
Best Months to Visit
August
Peak Season
July
Peak Season
September
Good
June
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Fox Peak
- Where is Fox Peak?
- Fox Peak is a ski resort in New Zealand.
- How high is Fox Peak?
- Fox Peak runs from a base elevation of 1,330 m (4,364 ft) to a summit of 1,910 m (6,266 ft), giving a vertical drop of 580 m (1,903 ft).
- How big is Fox Peak?
- Fox Peak has 1,236 acres (500 hectares) of skiable terrain, 17 marked runs and 5 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Fox Peak?
- Fox Peak is on the Chill Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Fox Peak?
- Fox Peak typically operates from June to October. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
