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Snow Farm Resort Guide
Solid · 2026 season average
Closed for the season · average of 27 verified open days
Best months to book: August, September · last season + 30-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed September 13
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Sep 27
8d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
6cm
7-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
8
2026 season
Bluebird Days
2
2026 season
Resort Guide
Snow Farm is located in the Cardrona Valley near Wanaka, New Zealand, and is the country’s premier cross-country ski area. The resort features over 55 kilometers of groomed trails suitable for all abilities, offering a tranquil alpine environment ideal for Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, and fat biking. Signature experiences include overnight stays in backcountry huts and a dedicated snow play area for families. Snow Farm stands out for its focus on cross-country skiing and unique backcountry hut accommodations in a scenic, high-country setting.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Snow Farm
Resort Info
Season dates
Ski passes
Independent
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.
Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Oct 5, 04:04 PM UTC
119cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-13%
vs 5-Year Avg
136cm avg by now
+12%
vs 30-Year Avg
106cm avg by now
136cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 118.7 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~118.3 cm. That's 13% below the 5-year average (136 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 12% above the 30-year average (106 cm).
Snow Farm Season Snowfall
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Snow Farm Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 132cm with an average of 28 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 20% above this average (158cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 23cm | 5 days | 8cm | 17cm | 8cm |
| July | 26cm | 6 days | 15cm | 24cm | 9cm |
| August | 24cm | 6 days | 13cm | 22cm | 8cm |
| September | 26cm | 6 days | 5cm | 15cm | 8cm |
| October | 23cm | 4 days | 1cm | 10cm | 8cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
30.3
Season Average
27 days scored
61
Best Day
27 Aug
1
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
2
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
August 2026
- 6127 Aug25cm
- 4731 Aug4cm
- 4630 Aug2cm
September 2026
- 361 Sep
- 3610 Sep3cm
- 356 Sep3cm
September scored highest for Snow Farm in 2026. Based on 27 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026)
Opens Jun 26, 2026
Through Sep 13, 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.
Frequently asked questions about Snow Farm
- Where is Snow Farm?
- Snow Farm is a ski resort in New Zealand.
- How high is Snow Farm?
- Snow Farm runs from a base elevation of 1,520 m (4,987 ft) to a summit of 1,965 m (6,447 ft), giving a vertical drop of 445 m (1,460 ft).
- How big is Snow Farm?
- Snow Farm has 55 marked runs.
- Which ski pass covers Snow Farm?
- Snow Farm is on the Independent. 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 Snow Farm?
- Snow Farm typically operates from June to September. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
