Turoa Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Turoa
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This is the Snow Forecast for Turoa, New Zealand for 16 days from 27 June.
Updated 28 June 2025 06:35 AEST.
| Next Snow Expected | 28 June |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 6cm |
| Next 7 Days | 7cm |
For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Turoa.
Forecast for today in Turoa
Max 6℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
27
up to 2cm New Snow
Rain early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,089m to 1,989m, with rain below.
Turoa has 6cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Turoa Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
| - |
| Snow Conditions |
| - |
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| Fri 27 | Sat 28 | Sun 29 | Mon 30 | Tue 01 | Wed 02 | Thu 03 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F3 | NW F2 | NW F2 | ||||
| 2,320m | 1℃
+2cm
| -1℃
 +3cm
| -2℃
 +1cm
| -1℃
+1cm
| -4℃
| -1℃
| 1℃
 |
| SE F3 | NW F2 | NW F2 | |||||
| 1,960m | 3℃
| 2℃
+1cm
| 0℃
+1cm
| 1℃
+1cm
| -1℃
| 1℃
| 3℃
|
| SE F3 | NW F2 | NW F2 | |||||
| 1,600m | 6℃
| 4℃
| 3℃
| 3℃
| 1℃
| 3℃
| 6℃
 |
| Snow Line | varying 2,089m | varying 1,879m | varying 2,209m | varying 1,739m | 2,319m | ||
| Max Town | 6℃ | 4℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ | 1℃ | 3℃ | 6℃ |
| Min Town | 2℃ | 0℃ | -2℃ | -5℃ | -8℃ | -3℃ | 0℃ |
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.
Turoa 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 6℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
27
up to 2cm New Snow
Rain early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,089m to 1,989m, 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
Sat
28
up to 3cm New Snow
Clear spells, cloudy, light snow showers at altitude later.
Snow Line from 1,879m to 1,719m, with rain below.
Max 3℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
29
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then clear spells later.
Snow Line from 2,209m to 1,739m, with rain below.
Max 3℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
30
up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells early, then clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,739m to resort level.
Max 1℃
Min -8℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
01
Snow unlikely
Clear sky, fair, clear spells later.
Max 3℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
02
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 6℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
03
Snow unlikely
Light rain first, rain showers then light rain showers, light rain later.
This Snow Forecast for Turoa, 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 Turoa, 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.
Turoa Snow Forecast updated at 06:35 AEST, next update expected 09:00 AEST.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Turoa
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Turoa, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Turoa, 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 Turoa 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 Turoa 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 Turoa 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.