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Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

📷 The Remarkables

Oceania

The Remarkables

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Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:05 AM UTC · informational only

Not operating today

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

Aug 28

today

Past 24 Hours

20cm

Reported by The Remarkables

Past 48 Hours

40cm

Past 10 Days

60.8cm

14-Day Forecast

61.9cm

Snow Depth

--

🎿

Powder Days

4

2026 season

Updated: Aug 28, 9:05 AM•Weather at base: 1585m

Overview

The Remarkables is a ski resort in Oceania, New Zealand, currently not operating today (Not operating today). Today's SnowSure™ Score is 63/100, 5 cm (2 in) of new snow in the last 24 hours. The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~62 cm (24.4 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 09:05 UTC.

Resort Guide

The Remarkables is a ski resort located near Queenstown, New Zealand, set within the dramatic peaks of the Southern Alps. The resort features a variety of terrain across 385 hectares, catering to beginners, families, and advanced skiers with wide-open bowls, terrain parks, and dedicated learning areas. Signature experiences include panoramic alpine views, accessible off-piste runs, and a modern base building with dining, equipment rental, and ski school facilities. The Remarkables stands out for its relaxed atmosphere, reliable snowfall, and family-friendly environment.

Resort Info

Summit1943m
Base1585m
Vertical358m
Lifts7
Runs48
Skiable Area951.4 acres
Average snowfall144 inches / 367 cm
CountryNew Zealand
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Season dates

StatusNot operating today

Ski passes

Ikon Pass

Ikon Pass

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Mountain Collective

Mountain Collective

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Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Ice Bar – Perched on the slopes of The Remarkables, Ice Bar is renowned for its relaxed alpine vibe, panoramic mountain views, and signature mulled wine, making it a favorite après-ski spot for skiers and snowboarders to unwind and socialize after a day on the snow.

SnowSure™ ScoreAI
Not operating today

Not operating today

Not operating today

SnowSure scores and forecasts below are for planning and reference only while the resort is closed.

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Depth

Resort closed — no current ski-base depth.

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Recent

In the past week, 40cm of new snow has fallen, including 20cm in the last 24 hours.

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Forecast

The 14-day outlook suggests an average of 62cm of new snow, with some models predicting up to 127cm.

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Historic

So far this season, snowfall totals are at 171cm, which is 192% of the 5-year average of 89cm.

Not operating today · Data updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:05 AM UTC · informational only

Snow Summary

1943mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 9:05 AM

61cm
24h
62cm
Past 10d
14-Day Forecast
61
Prev10d
8.8
Now28
3.4
S29
6.5
S30
4
M31
0.1
T1
8
W2
—
T3
Past
Today
Forecast

Snowfall Forecast Maps

New Zealand region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 09:05 AM UTC

Depth by source

every reading we have
  • Resort ReportedBase 62cm · Mid 96cm · Summit 130cm
  • Open-MeteoBase 17cm · Summit 17cm

The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.

Base

1585m

Temp

-4.8°C

Wind

3.6km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

60.8cm

Mid-Mountain

1764m

Temp

--°C

Wind

4km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

61.9cm

Summit

1943m

Temp

-7.1°C

Wind

3.6km/h

Snow Depth

--

14-Day Forecast

17.4cm

SurfacePowder

Ops signals

  • ●Freezing level below base — snowmaking window open
  • ●Fresh snow + cold temps — good grooming window next 48h
  • ●Cold summit temps — snow preservation favorable

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026

The Remarkables El Niño rank & forecast

The Remarkables ranks #23 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier A, +17% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain: Historically snowed much more than normal in strong El Niño winters (≥ +8% vs this resort’s own 30-year average).

#23 of 488Tier A — Prime El Niño terrain

Strong-event signal: +17% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), The Remarkables averaged +17% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026, The Remarkables sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 +2%, '15-16 +32%, '23-24 +17%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 +2%'15-16 +32%'23-24 +17%

In-season scorecard

Predicted signal

+17%

Measured to date

+93%

Season total

171 cm

Vs predicted

+76%

Predicted signal vs measured season-to-date against this resort's own climatology.

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

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Live Conditions

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily 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 The Remarkables (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.

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Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 28, 9:05 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
-3 / -84.7cm6.6mm
Sat, Aug 29
-4 / -84.4cm6.2mm
Sun, Aug 30
-3 / -85.9cm8.4mm
Mon, Aug 31
-5 / -103.6cm5.2mm
Tue, Sep 1
-3 / -13
Wed, Sep 2
-1 / -58.4cm11.9mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)10.13.600.34.121.22.721.10.50003.14.31
Precip (mm)1.40.15.100.45.82.91.73.82.91.60.70004.46.11.4
Temp (°C)-6-3-6-6-4-7-6-4-7-6-5-7-10-4-9-3-1-4
Wind (km/h)1323527116111511383331
Gusts (km/h)222826343832567247677356303635324639

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (1943m)

ECMWF
97.1cm
GFS
126.6cm
GEM
16cm
JMA
17.4cm
ICON
5.7cm
Météo-Fr
9.6cm
SnowSure™
61.9cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

28

🌧️

-2.9°

-8°

8.8cm

4 km/h

Sat

29

❄️

-3.8°

-8.2°

3.4cm

6 km/h

Sun

30

❄️

-3.5°

-8.5°

6.5cm

14 km/h

Mon

31

❄️

-4.6°

-10.3°

4cm

16 km/h

Tue

1

☁️

-3.1°

-13.3°

0.1cm

9 km/h

Wed

2

🌧️

-0.7°

-5.4°

8cm

4 km/h

Thu

3

🌧️

1.5°

-5.2°

7 km/h

Fri

4

❄️

0.4°

-7.5°

20.3cm

8 km/h

Sat

5

❄️

-5.3°

-10.2°

16.5cm

2 km/h

Sun

6

❄️

-5.6°

-11.1°

26.5cm

6 km/h

Summit elevation (1943m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

No bulletin for this mountain

No official warning service is mapped for this resort’s country yet (v1 covers the United States, Canada and Switzerland). A bulletin may still be published locally.

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:05 AM UTC

171cm

Season Total

This Season to Date

+92%

vs 5-Year Avg

89cm avg by now

+86%

vs 30-Year Avg

92cm avg by now

89cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

This season is at 88.4 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~170.9 cm. That's 92% above the 5-year average (89 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 86% above the 30-year average (92 cm).

The Remarkables Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 165cm with an average of 64 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 31 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
June29.2cm11 days14cm25cm9.7cm
July32cm13 days25cm35cm8.8cm
August30.3cm14 days28cm38cm9.1cm
September35.3cm12 days17cm32cm9.6cm
October29.4cm10 days4cm18cm9.4cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Current season(2026)

Opened Jun 21, 2026

Scheduled close: Oct 11, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 5 past El Niño winters at The Remarkables, ERA5 season snowfall median was 179 cm (70 in), about 3% above 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

179 cm

5 El Niño winters · 3% above median

All-season median

174 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent5179 cm172 cm – 197 cm2023, 2015, 2009, 2002, 1997
La Niña4163 cm145 cm – 182 cm2022, 2010, 1999, 1998
ENSO-neutral21157 cm131 cm – 204 cm2025, 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.

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Frequently asked questions about The Remarkables

Where is The Remarkables?
The Remarkables is a ski resort in New Zealand.
How high is The Remarkables?
The Remarkables runs from a base elevation of 1,585 m (5,200 ft) to a summit of 1,943 m (6,375 ft), giving a vertical drop of 358 m (1,175 ft).
How big is The Remarkables?
The Remarkables has 951 acres (385 hectares) of skiable terrain, 48 marked runs and 7 lifts.
Which ski pass covers The Remarkables?
The Remarkables is on the Ikon Pass and Mountain Collective. 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 The Remarkables?
The Remarkables 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.
How much snow does The Remarkables get in a typical season?
The Remarkables averages 144 inches / 367 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect The Remarkables in winter 2026?
El Niño Signal Rank: #23 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · strong-event signal +17% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), The Remarkables averaged +17% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026, The Remarkables sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 +2%, '15-16 +32%, '23-24 +17%. A pattern, not a promise.

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