📷 Tūroa
Oceania
Tūroa
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Last Snowfall
Aug 19
3d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Reported by TūroaPast 48 Hours
0cm
Past 10 Days
19.8cm
14-Day Forecast
65.2cm
Snow Depth
90cm
Resort reported (website)Powder Days
9
2026 season
Bluebird Days
2
2026 season
Overview
Tūroa is a ski resort in Oceania, New Zealand. Today's SnowSure™ Score is 41/100 (Good), snow base 90 cm (35.4 in), 17 cm (6.7 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 ~65 cm (25.6 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-22 18:05 UTC.
Resort Guide
Tūroa is a ski resort located on the southwestern slopes of Mt Ruapehu in New Zealand’s North Island, offering expansive terrain with wide open bowls and long runs suitable for all abilities. The resort features one of the country’s largest vertical drops, modern lift infrastructure, terrain parks, and dedicated beginner areas. Tūroa is known for its dramatic volcanic landscapes, relaxed atmosphere, and panoramic views across the central North Island. Key amenities include equipment rentals, ski and snowboard lessons, and a range of on-mountain dining options.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Tūroa
Lifts
6
Skiable area
1230 ac
Longest run
4 km / 2.5 mi
Runs by difficulty(38 total)
Beginner
8
20% of terrain
Intermediate
21
55% of terrain
Advanced
9
25% of terrain
Run counts estimated from resort-reported totals and terrain mix.
Lift fleet
- High-speed 61
- Quad chair2
- Triple chair2
- Surface lift3
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Powder Alliance
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Powderkeg – Renowned as the go-to après-ski spot near Tūroa, Powderkeg offers a cozy alpine atmosphere with hearty meals, craft beers, and regular live music, making it a favorite for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Major snowfall ahead - 65cm forecast.
Tūroa currently has a snow depth of 90cm, providing solid coverage despite the recent dense drizzle. Over the past week, the resort received 17cm of new snow, with a promising forecast suggesting an average of 65cm over the next 14 days.
AI-generated summaryDepth
90cm depth — upper mountain may be better.
Recent
In the last week, Tūroa received 17cm of fresh snowfall.
Forecast
The 14-day outlook predicts an average of 65cm of additional snow.
Historic
So far this season, snow totals are 108% of the 5-year average to date, which is 71cm.
Data updated Sat, Aug 22, 06:05 PM UTC
Snow Summary
Updated Aug 22, 2026 at 6:05 PM
Historical data from Open-Meteo archive • Forecast from ECMWF IFS model
Snowfall Forecast Maps
New Zealand region
Current Conditions
Reported Sat, Aug 22, 06:05 PM UTC
Depth by source
every reading we have- Resort ReportedBase 90cm · Mid 96cm · Summit 102cm
- Open-MeteoBase 3cm · Summit 3cm
The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.
Freezing Level
1692m
🌡️ Mid-mountain - mixed conditions
Base
1600m
Temp
0.6°C
Wind
20.9km/h
Snow Depth
90cm
Resort reported (website)
Resort 90cm · Model 3cm
14-Day Forecast
18.6cm
Mid-Mountain
1961m
Temp
--°C
Wind
23km/h
Snow Depth
96cm
Resort reported (website)
14-Day Forecast
65.2cm
Summit
2322m
Temp
-4.1°C
Wind
20.9km/h
Snow Depth
102cm
Resort reported (website)
Resort 102cm · Model 3cm
14-Day Forecast
65.8cm
Ops signals
- ●Fresh snow + cold temps — good grooming window next 48h
Lifts Open
open
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 Tūroa (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 22, 6:05 PM
Sun, Aug 23 -2 / -622.1cm31.7mm | Mon, Aug 24 -2 / -61.7cm2.4mm | Tue, Aug 25 -1 / -61cm1.5mm | Wed, Aug 26 0 / -52.2cm3.2mm | Thu, Aug 27 1 / -24cm5.7mm | Fri, Aug 28 -2 / -313.9cm19.9mm | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Period | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
| Snow (cm) | 12.5 | 5.5 | 4.1 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.9 | 9.4 | 2.8 | 1.7 |
| Precip (mm) | 17.9 | 7.9 | 5.9 | 0.4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1 | 2 | 2.7 | 13.4 | 4 | 2.5 |
| Temp (°C) | -3 | -3 | -5 | -5 | -3 | -6 | -4 | -1 | -5 | -3 | -1 | -3 | -1 | 1 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -3 |
| Wind (km/h) | 22 | 22 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 24 | 22 | 21 |
| Gusts (km/h) | 98 | 93 | 72 | 58 | 44 | 51 | 39 | 48 | 35 | 34 | 46 | 35 | 31 | 37 | 35 | 54 | 65 | 55 |
14-Day Snow Forecast by Model
Summit elevation (2322m)
10-Day Forecast
Sun
23
🌧️
-1.8°
-5.7°
22.4cm
25 km/h
Mon
24
🌧️
-2.1°
-6.4°
2.1cm
16 km/h
Tue
25
🌧️
-0.8°
-6.2°
1.3cm
15 km/h
Wed
26
🌧️
-0.2°
-5.5°
1.8cm
14 km/h
Thu
27
🌧️
1°
-2.5°
4.5cm
20 km/h
Fri
28
🌧️
-1.6°
-3.5°
13.6cm
30 km/h
Sat
29
🌧️
-0.7°
-4.3°
20.3cm
25 km/h
Sun
30
🌧️
-2.1°
-4.9°
5.7cm
18 km/h
Mon
31
🌧️
-0.7°
-3.9°
3.4cm
15 km/h
Tue
1
🌧️
1.7°
-3.5°
16 km/h
Summit elevation (2322m) • ECMWF model
Season vs Historic
Updated Sat, Aug 22, 06:05 PM UTC
77cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
+8%
vs 5-Year Avg
71cm avg by now
+93%
vs 30-Year Avg
40cm 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: 92% above the 30-year average (40 cm).
Tūroa Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 67cm 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 | 0cm | 4cm | 4.8cm |
| July | 16.3cm | 8 days | 1cm | 4cm | 6cm |
| August | 17.5cm | 8 days | 1cm | 6cm | 5.7cm |
| September | 15.8cm | 6 days | 0cm | 3cm | 5.7cm |
| October | 7.1cm | 4 days | 0cm | 3cm | 3.9cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Current season(2026)
Opened Jul 4, 2026
Scheduled close: Oct 25, 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 Tūroa, 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 Tūroa
- Where is Tūroa?
- Tūroa is a ski resort in New Zealand.
- How high is Tūroa?
- Tūroa runs from a base elevation of 1,600 m (5,249 ft) to a summit of 2,322 m (7,618 ft), giving a vertical drop of 722 m (2,369 ft).
- How big is Tūroa?
- Tūroa has 1,230 acres (498 hectares) of skiable terrain, 38 marked runs and 6 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Tūroa?
- Tūroa is on the Powder Alliance. 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 Tūroa?
- Tūroa typically operates from July 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 Tūroa get in a typical season?
- Tūroa averages 67 inches / 170 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
