Coronet Peak 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 27 August 2026 00:53 NZST
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 27 August 2026 07:49 NZST
Powder Possible :- 53cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Coronet Peak over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Coronet Peak
48-hours from 26 August.
See below for forecast detail
Coronet Peak Snow Forecast updated at 00:53 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Coronet Peak
Max 0℃
Min -1℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -1℃ and not getting above 0℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
26
6cm to 7cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers, light snow, heavy snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,229m).
Forecast times for Coronet Peak are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 27 August 2026 07:49 NZST
Powder Possible :- 53cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Coronet Peak over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Coronet Peak
Max 1℃
Min -2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -2℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
27
41cm to 45cm New Snow
Heavy snow, snow, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,229m).
Forecast times for Coronet Peak are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 12:00 | | 3cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | 0℃ | SE Light | 100% |
| Wed | 13:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ | SE Calm | 100% |
| Wed | 14:00 |  | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ | SE Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ | SE Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ | SE Light | 100% | |
| Wed | 17:00 |  | Clear spells. | -1℃ | SE Calm | 100% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ | SE Calm | 100% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ | SE Light | 95% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ | SE Light | 90% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ | SE Light | 75% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ | SE Light | 55% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ | SE Light | 30% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ | NE Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ | NE Light | 20% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ | NE Light | 40% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ | NE Light | 60% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ | NE Light | 75% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ | NE Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ | NE Light | 95% |
| Thu | 07:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ | NE Light | 100% |
| Thu | 08:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ | NE Light | 100% |
| Thu | 09:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ | NE Light | 100% |
| Thu | 10:00 | | 3cm New Snow | Snow showers. | -1℃ | NE Light | 100% |
| Thu | 11:00 | | 4cm New Snow | Snow showers. | -1℃ | NE Light | 100% |
| Thu | 12:00 | | 4cm New Snow | Snow showers. | -2℃ | NE Light | 100% |
| Thu | 13:00 | | 4cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ | NE Light | 100% |
| Thu | 14:00 | | 4cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ | NE Light | 100% |
| Thu | 15:00 | | 4cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ | NE Light | 100% |
| Thu | 16:00 | | 3cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ | NE Light | 100% |
| Thu | 17:00 | | 3cm New Snow | Snow showers. | -2℃ | NE Light | 100% |
| Thu | 18:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -2℃ | NE Light | 100% |
| Thu | 19:00 | | 3cm New Snow | Heavy snow. | -1℃ | NE Light | 100% |
| Thu | 20:00 | | 1cm New Snow | Heavy snow showers. | -1℃ | NE Light | 100% |
| Thu | 21:00 | | 1cm to 3cm New Snow | Snow. | 0℃ | NE Light | 100% |
| Thu | 22:00 | | 1cm to 2cm New Snow | Light snow. | 0℃ | NE Light | 100% |
| Thu | 23:00 | | 1cm to 2cm New Snow | Snow. | 1℃ | NE Light | 100% |
| Fri | 00:00 | | 1cm to 3cm New Snow | Snow. | 0℃ | SE Light | 95% |
| Fri | 01:00 | | 1cm to 3cm New Snow | Snow. | 0℃ | SE Light | 90% |
| Fri | 02:00 | | 2cm to 4cm New Snow | Snow showers. | 0℃ | SE Light | 85% |
| Fri | 03:00 |  | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers. | 0℃ | SE Light | 75% |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ | SE Light | 60% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ | SE Light | 40% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Light snow. | -2℃ | SE Light | 30% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Fair. | -2℃ | SE Light | 35% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Light snow. | -3℃ | SE Light | 50% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Light snow. | -1℃ | SE Light | 60% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | SE Light | 70% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow. | 0℃ | SE Light | 70% |
Snow Forecast near Coronet Peak
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treble Cone | 87cm | 111cm | |||||||
| Cardrona | 66cm | 82cm | |||||||
| The Remarkables | 50cm | 74cm |
Coronet Peak Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Coronet Peak.
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.
Snow Reliability
Coronet Peak typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of 80 cm during peak season. For the latest snow information, including snowfall updates, check J2Ski for accurate and timely data.