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Coronet Peak Snow Forecast - 6th May 2025

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Coronet Peak Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Coronet Peak

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This is the Snow Forecast for Coronet Peak, New Zealand for 16 days from 6 May.

Updated 06 May 2025 14:30 NZST.

Coronet Peak Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected8 May
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours5cm
Next 7 Days13cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Coronet Peak.

Forecast for today in Coronet Peak

Max 9℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Coronet Peak has 5cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Coronet Peak from OpenMeteo
Tue
06
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
WindNW F3NW F3W F2
1,649m
6℃
Cloud
7℃
Lt Rain
8℃
Snow
+5cm
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+7cm
4℃
Mixed
4℃
Fair
6℃
Mixed
NW F3NW F3W F2
1,439m
7℃
Cloud
9℃
Lt Rain
9℃
Snow
+3cm
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+7cm
5℃
Mixed
5℃
Fair
7℃
Mixed
NW F2W F2SW F2
1,229m
9℃
Cloud
10℃
Lt Rain
11℃
Snow
+1cm
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+6cm
7℃
Mixed
6℃
Mixed
8℃
Fair
Snow Line

varying 1,639m
to 1,229m

varying 1,259m
to 1,229m

Max Town9℃10℃11℃3℃7℃6℃8℃
Min Town6℃8℃0℃-1℃2℃2℃3℃

This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.

Coronet Peak Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

Max 9℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
06

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 10℃
Min 8℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
07

Snow unlikely

CloudShwrsLt RainLt Rain

Cloudy, rain showers, light rain later.

Max 11℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
08

1cm to 5cm New Snow

Lt RainRainShwrsLight Snow

Light rain first, rain then rain showers, light snow later.

Snow Line from 1,639m to resort level.

Max 3℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

6cm to 7cm New Snow

SnowLight SnowFogFog

Heavy snow showers, light snow, fog later.

Snow Line from 1,259m to resort level.

Max 7℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

FairMixedFairFog

Fair first, clear spells then fair, fog later.

Max 6℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedCloudMixed

Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 8℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudFairCloud

Clear spells first, cloudy then fair, cloudy later.

This Snow Forecast for Coronet Peak, New Zealand gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Coronet Peak, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Coronet Peak Snow Forecast updated at 14:30 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Coronet Peak

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Coronet Peak
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 Day
Treble Cone9cm 20cm
The Remarkables-10cm
Cardrona-8cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Coronet Peak

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Coronet Peak, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Coronet Peak, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.

Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:

Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste

These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.

  • Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
  • Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.

WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Coronet Peak is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.

Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts

Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Coronet Peak will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.

New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.

Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.

Predicting Future Snow Quality

Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Coronet Peak for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.

Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.