📷 Tukino
Oceania
Tukino
Pre-season — not open yet
Projected to open August 22, 2026
Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:08 PM UTC · informational only
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Last Snowfall
Aug 19
2d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
19.8cm
14-Day Forecast
37.5cm
Snow Depth
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Overview
Tukino is a ski resort in Oceania, New Zealand, currently closed for the season (Projected to open August 22, 2026). 20 cm (7.9 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 ~38 cm (15 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-21 15:08 UTC.
Resort Guide
Tukino is a club-operated ski field located on the eastern slopes of Mt Ruapehu in New Zealand’s North Island. The resort offers a unique, uncrowded alpine experience with natural terrain suited to intermediate and advanced skiers, as well as dedicated areas for beginners. Tukino is known for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere, on-mountain accommodation, and access to both groomed trails and off-piste adventures, making it a distinctive destination for those seeking a relaxed and authentic ski environment.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Tukino
Lifts
3
Skiable area
1037.8 ac
Runs by difficulty(20 total)
Beginner
7
35% of terrain
Intermediate
6
30% of terrain
Advanced
7
35% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- Surface lift3
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.
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 21, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
New Zealand region
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Aug 21, 03:08 PM UTC
Base
1800m
Temp
-1.7°C
Wind
8.4km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
11.3cm
Mid-Mountain
1910m
Temp
--°C
Wind
9km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
37.5cm
Summit
2020m
Temp
-3.1°C
Wind
8.4km/h
Snow Depth
--
14-Day Forecast
33.5cm
Ops signals
- ●Fresh snow + cold temps — good grooming window next 48h
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 Tukino (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, 3:08 PM
Sat, Aug 22 -1 / -43.5cm4.9mm | Sun, Aug 23 1 / -422.5cm32.3mm | Mon, Aug 24 0 / -51.2cm1.8mm | Tue, Aug 25 1 / -51.6cm2.3mm | Wed, Aug 26 3 / -32.1cm4mm | Thu, Aug 27 3 / 03cm10.2mm | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 0.5 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 10.9 | 7.3 | 4.3 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 2 |
| Precip (mm) | 0.7 | 1.7 | 2.5 | 15.6 | 10.5 | 6.2 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 4.1 | 2.8 |
| Temp (°C) | -2 | -1 | -3 | -1 | -1 | -3 | -3 | 0 | -4 | -3 | 0 | -3 | 1 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Wind (km/h) | 10 | 12 | 10 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 11 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 42 | 48 | 44 | 96 | 94 | 75 | 56 | 40 | 48 | 41 | 51 | 39 | 47 | 46 | 40 | 31 | 37 | 35 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2020m)
10-Day Forecast
Sat
22
🌧️
-1.1°
-4.1°
2.9cm
13 km/h
Sun
23
❄️
0.8°
-3.9°
23cm
25 km/h
Mon
24
❄️
0.4°
-4.6°
1.8cm
15 km/h
Tue
25
🌧️
0.5°
-4.9°
1.7cm
19 km/h
Wed
26
🌧️
3.4°
-2.6°
15 km/h
Thu
27
🌧️
2.6°
0.3°
16 km/h
Fri
28
🌧️
1.4°
0.1°
21 km/h
Sat
29
❄️
1.5°
-0.3°
0.7cm
21 km/h
Sun
30
❄️
0.9°
-2.7°
4.8cm
15 km/h
Mon
31
☁️
2.5°
-3°
11 km/h
Summit elevation (2020m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Aug 21, 03:08 PM UTC
77cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+8%
vs 5-Year Avg
71cm avg by now
+97%
vs 30-Year Avg
39cm avg by now
71cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 77 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~76.7 cm. That's 8% above the 5-year average (71 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 97% above the 30-year average (39 cm).
Tukino Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 68cm with an average of 33 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 | 8.9cm | 5 days | 1cm | 5cm | 4.8cm |
| July | 16.3cm | 8 days | 1cm | 5cm | 6cm |
| August | 18.2cm | 8 days | 1cm | 7cm | 6.1cm |
| September | 15.8cm | 6 days | 0cm | 4cm | 5.7cm |
| October | 7.1cm | 4 days | 0cm | 4cm | 3.9cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026)
Opens Aug 22, 2026
Through Sep 13, 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 Tukino, ERA5 season snowfall median was 42 cm (17 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
42 cm
5 El Niño winters · 3% above median
All-season median
41 cm
Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026)
| Phase | Seasons | Median | p25–p75 | Recent analogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Niñocurrent | 5 | 42 cm | 26 cm – 45 cm | 2023, 2015, 2009, 2002, 1997 |
| La Niña | 4 | 18 cm | 7 cm – 51 cm | 2022, 2010, 1999, 1998 |
| ENSO-neutral | 21 | 42 cm | 23 cm – 127 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 Tukino
- Where is Tukino?
- Tukino is a ski resort in New Zealand.
- How high is Tukino?
- Tukino runs from a base elevation of 1,800 m (5,906 ft) to a summit of 2,020 m (6,627 ft), giving a vertical drop of 220 m (722 ft).
- How big is Tukino?
- Tukino has 1,038 acres (420 hectares) of skiable terrain, 20 marked runs and 3 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Tukino?
- Tukino 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 Tukino?
- Tukino typically operates from August to September. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Tukino get in a typical season?
- Tukino averages 86 inches / 218 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
