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Mt Olympus ski resort

Oceania

Mt Olympus Snow Report

27

Fair

→stable

Last Snowfall

Sep 27

8d ago

Past 24 Hours

0cm

Resort reported

Past 48 Hours

0cm

Past 10 Days

11cm

7-Day Forecast

2cm

Snow Depth

60cm

Resort reported
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Powder Days

11

2026 season

Updated: Oct 5, 5:03 PM•Weather at base: 1,430m

Local Snow

SnowSure Forecaster · September 17, 2026 · How we forecast →

Snow on Thursday, then a quiet stretch ahead

We’re expecting 11cm of snow on Thursday, followed by a quiet Friday and Saturday with minimal accumulation. Overall, it looks like a light week for snow lovers.

Short-Term Forecast

Starting with a fresh 5.7cm of snow in the last 24 hours, we’re looking at 11cm on Thursday, the biggest day of this stretch. Friday will be quiet with no new snow, and Saturday may bring a light dusting of around 2cm. This round wraps up by Saturday evening.

Extended Forecast

Beyond the weekend, things look quiet with only minimal snow possible. The week ahead doesn’t show much action, so if you're holding out for a bigger day, keep an eye on Thursday.

Yesterday: Snow on the Way: Thursday Looks Promising

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
27
Fair
→stable

Adequate snow - check forecasts before booking.

Currently, Mt Olympus has a snow depth of 60cm, which is slightly above the 5-year average for this time of year. With temperatures at -3°C and partly cloudy skies, conditions are stable but not ideal for fresh powder seekers. The forecast indicates a modest 2cm of new snow over the next week.

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Depth

60cm depth — good coverage on most runs.

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Recent

No new snow has fallen in the past week, with the last snowfall recorded 9 days ago.

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Forecast

2cm in the next 7 days.

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Historic

Season-to-date, the snow total is 181cm, which is 101% of the 5-year average for this period.

Data updated Mon, Oct 5, 05:03 PM UTC

Current Conditions

Reported Mon, Oct 5, 05:03 PM UTC

SurfaceHard Pack

Terrain Open

4/4lifts
80%

Ops signals

  • ●Freezing level below base — snowmaking window open

Mt Olympus Season Snowfall

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Getting There

Drive times & access

1 camera nearby

Drive conditions

No update — No recent update — unconfirmed, not an all-clear

Nothing is being reported on the highways SnowSure watches near Mt Olympus, but none of those feeds carries a timestamp we can read — treat that as unconfirmed, not an all-clear. Check the official map yourself before you commit to the drive. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take from the live sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Highway cameras near Mt Olympus

SH73 Arthurs Pass28.6 km · NZTA

Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via NZTA. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.

Live Conditions

Mt Olympus Webcams

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Mt Olympus Ski Field

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Mt Olympus Ski Field

Snow stake
7 webcams (incl. 1 snow stake) • Click to expand

Webcams & Proof of Powder

6 live cams, snow stakes, and verified storm footage

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Frequently asked questions about Mt Olympus

Did it snow at Mt Olympus in the last 24 hours?
No new snow has been reported at Mt Olympus in the last 24 hours.
How much snow is on the ground at Mt Olympus?
The current reported snow depth at Mt Olympus is 60 cm (24 in).
How many lifts are open at Mt Olympus?
Mt Olympus currently has 4 of 4 lifts open.
When did it last snow at Mt Olympus?
The most recent snowfall at Mt Olympus was on 2026-09-27.