Fox Peak Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Fox Peak
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This is the Snow Forecast for Fox Peak, New Zealand for 16 days from 29 March.
Updated 29 March 2025 11:40 AEDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 8 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | - |
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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 18℃
Min 10℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
29
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, cloudy later.
Fox Peak has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Fox Peak Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
| - |
Fox Peak 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sat 29 | Sun 30 | Mon 31 | Tue 01 | Wed 02 | Thu 03 | Fri 04 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F2 | SE F2 | NW F2 | ||||
| 1,850m | 11℃
| 9℃
 | 11℃
| 10℃
 | 10℃
 | 11℃
| 10℃
|
| NW F2 | SE F2 | NW F2 | |||||
| 1,510m | 14℃
| 11℃
| 14℃
| 13℃
| 12℃
| 13℃
| 12℃
|
| 1,170m | 18℃
| 15℃
| 16℃
| 13℃
| 16℃
 | 18℃
| 15℃
 |
| Snow Line | |||||||
| Max Town | 18℃ | 15℃ | 16℃ | 13℃ | 16℃ | 18℃ | 15℃ |
| Min Town | 10℃ | 6℃ | 8℃ | 8℃ | 9℃ | 12℃ | 9℃ |
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 18℃
Min 10℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
29
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 15℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
30
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fog, cloudy later.
Max 16℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
31
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 13℃
Min 8℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 8℃ to daytime highs around 13℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
01
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then fog later.
Max 16℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 16℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
02
Snow unlikely
Light rain first, rain showers then drizzle, cloudy later.
Max 18℃
Min 12℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 12℃ to daytime highs around 18℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
03
Snow unlikely
Light rain.
Max 15℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
04
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers first, fair then clear spells, clear sky later.
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 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.
Fox Peak Snow Forecast updated at 11:40 AEDT, next update expected 17:00 AEDT.
Snow Forecast near Fox Peak
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Dobson | - | 1cm |
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.