🇳🇿 Aoraki-Mt Cook Snow Forecast
Issued: 21 Oct 2026Next 6 days: 158cm fresh snowSnow depth: 269cm top / 102cm bottom
Current Conditions - Perfect
| Lift | Weather | Temp | Wind | Snow Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top (3754m) | -1°C | 0 km/h | 269cm | |
| Bottom (2839m) | 2°C | 2 km/h | 102cm |
Next 3 Days
Exceptional conditions ahead for Aoraki-Mt Cook! Expect 86cm of fresh powder over the next three days. Temperatures will remain well below freezing, ensuring perfect snow preservation. Light winds make for ideal skiing conditions.
Days 4–6
The outstanding weather continues with an additional 72cm of snowfall expected. Night-time snow showers will replenish the pistes beautifully, while days remain crisp and clear. Base depth continues to build impressively.
Extended Outlook
The long-range forecast for Aoraki-Mt Cook looks absolutely phenomenal. Consistent snowfall, sub-zero temperatures, and calm winds will persist. Snow depth at the summit is an impressive 269cm. Simply world-class conditions!
| 6-Day Forecast | Wed 21 Oct | Thu 22 Oct | Fri 23 Oct | Sat 24 Oct | Sun 25 Oct | Mon 26 Oct | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | AM | PM | night | |
| Weather | ||||||||||||||||||
| Summary | Clear | Clear | Heavy Snow | Clear | Clear | Heavy Snow | Clear | Clear | Heavy Snow | Clear | Clear | Heavy Snow | Clear | Clear | Heavy Snow | Clear | Clear | Heavy Snow |
| Wind (km/h) | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Snow (cm) | — | — | 23 | — | — | 31 | — | — | 32 | — | — | 20 | — | — | 20 | — | — | 32 |
| Rain (mm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max Temp (°C) | -1 | -2 | -2 | 0 | 0 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -4 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 0 | -4 | 0 | 0 | -3 |
| Min Temp (°C) | -5 | -6 | -6 | -4 | -6 | -5 | -6 | -6 | -6 | -3 | -4 | -3 | -5 | -3 | -5 | -6 | -5 | -4 |
| Wind Chill (°C) | -6 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -8 | -6 | -7 | -6 | -8 | -3 | -5 | -4 | -7 | -5 | -6 | -8 | -5 | -5 |
| Humidity (%) | 47 | 48 | 31 | 49 | 32 | 41 | 48 | 49 | 41 | 47 | 42 | 35 | 49 | 38 | 36 | 45 | 30 | 49 |
| Freeze Lvl (m) | 308 | 87 | 429 | 233 | 222 | 57 | 91 | 339 | 10 | 352 | 12 | 392 | 472 | 248 | 420 | 493 | 21 | 130 |
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