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Fox Peak Snow Forecast - 9th July 2025

Fox Peak Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Fox Peak

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Fox Peak, New Zealand for 15 days from 9 July.

Updated 08 July 2025 20:38 AEST.

Fox Peak Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected21 July
Next Snow Amount4cm
Next 48 Hours1cm
Next 7 Days8cm

For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Fox Peak

Max 7℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
09

Snow unlikely

Lt RainCloudCloudCloud

Light rain early, then cloudy later.

Fox Peak has 1cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Fox Peak Snow Report

Snow report from Roundhill (10km from Fox Peak)

Roundhill Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths60cm
Lower Snow Depths30cm
Snow ConditionsSki Area Open
Snow in last 7days+12cm

Ski area reported to be open, with 5 lifts running.

Fox Peak 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Fox Peak from OpenMeteo
Wed
09
Thu
10
Fri
11
Sat
12
Sun
13
Mon
14
Tue
15
WindN F3SE F3NW F3S F2NW F2NW F2
1,850m
1℃
Mixed
1℃
Cloud
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
-3℃
Fair
-2℃
Clear
+2cm
-1℃
Light Snow
+4cm
N F3SE F3NW F3S F2NW F2NW F2
1,510m
3℃
Lt Rain
3℃
Cloud
3℃
Cloud
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
-1℃
Fair
0℃
Clear
1℃
Mixed
W F2W F2W F2NW F2
1,170m
7℃
Cloud
9℃
Mixed
7℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
4℃
Mixed
3℃
Clear
4℃
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 1,829m
to 1,789m

1,339m

1,339m

varying 1,609m
to 1,599m

varying 1,789m
to 1,579m

Max Town7℃9℃7℃6℃4℃3℃4℃
Min Town4℃5℃3℃1℃-2℃0℃-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.

Fox 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 7℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
09

Snow unlikely

Lt RainCloudCloudCloud

Light rain early, then cloudy later.

Max 9℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
10

Snow unlikely

FairMixedCloudCloud

Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 7℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
11

up to 1cm New Snow

Lt RainFairCloudCloud

Light rain, fair, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,829m to 1,789m, with rain below.

Max 6℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
12

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudMixed

Cloudy early, then clear spells later.

Max 4℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
13

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedFairClear

Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.

Max 3℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
14

up to 2cm New Snow

ClearClearMixedCloud

Clear sky, clear spells, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,609m to 1,599m, with rain below.

Max 4℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
15

up to 4cm New Snow

Lt RainMixedFairCloud

Light rain first, clear spells then fair, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,789m to 1,579m, with rain below.

This Snow Forecast for Fox 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 Fox Peak, on any given trail 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.

Fox Peak Snow Forecast updated at 20:38 AEST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Fox Peak

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Fox Peak
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrWedThuFriSatSunMonTue 7 Day
Roundhill3cm 15cm
Mount Dobson1cm 6cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Fox Peak

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Fox Peak, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Fox 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 Fox 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 Fox 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 Fox 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.