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Coronet Peak Snow Forecast - 29th 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 29 May.

Updated 30 May 2025 04:36 NZST.

Coronet Peak Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected30 May
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours2cm
Next 7 Days27cm
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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 3℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
29

up to 1cm New Snow

ShwrsFairClearCloud

Rain showers first, fair then clear sky, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,589m to 1,509m, with rain below.

Coronet Peak has 2cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Coronet Peak Snow Report

Coronet Peak Snow Depths and Conditions.
Snow Conditions-

Coronet Peak 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Coronet Peak from OpenMeteo
Thu
29
Fri
30
Sat
31
Sun
01
Mon
02
Tue
03
Wed
04
WindSW F2NW F4W F3NW F3NW F4W F3NW F2
1,649m
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
1℃
Light Snow
+1cm
1℃
Mixed
2℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
5℃
Snow
+2cm
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+18cm
SW F2NW F4W F3NW F3NW F4W F3NW F2
1,439m
2℃
Mixed
2℃
Light Snow
+1cm
2℃
Mixed
4℃
Cloud
5℃
Cloud
6℃
Snow
+1cm
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+18cm
SW F2W F4W F3NW F3NW F2
1,229m
3℃
Clear
4℃
Snow
5℃
Mixed
6℃
Cloud
7℃
Mixed
8℃
Shwrs
2℃
Light Snow
+13cm
Snow Line

varying 1,589m
to 1,509m

varying 1,389m
to 1,249m

varying 1,619m
to 1,359m

1,229m

Max Town3℃4℃5℃6℃7℃8℃2℃
Min Town1℃0℃2℃3℃5℃2℃-4℃

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 3℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
29

up to 1cm New Snow

ShwrsFairClearCloud

Rain showers first, fair then clear sky, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,589m to 1,509m, with rain below.

Max 4℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
30

up to 1cm New Snow

FairMixedLight SnowCloud

Fair first, clear spells then light snow at altitude, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,389m to 1,249m, with rain below.

Max 5℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
31

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedMixedMixed

Clear spells.

Max 6℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
01

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedCloudCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 7℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
02

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedMixedMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Max 8℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
03

up to 2cm New Snow

MixedLt RainRainLt Rain

Clear spells first, light rain then rain, light rain later.

Snow Line from 1,619m to 1,359m, with rain below.

Max 2℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
04

13cm to 18cm New Snow

SnowSnowLight SnowSnow

Heavy snow showers, light snow, snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

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 04:36 NZST, next update expected 07:00 NZST.

Snow Forecast near Coronet Peak

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Coronet Peak
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 Day
Treble Cone2cm 39cm
Cardrona1cm 32cm
The Remarkables8cm 20cm

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.