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 4 July.
Updated 04 July 2025 00:35 UTC.
| Next Snow Expected | 12 July |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 8cm 3in |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm - |
| Next 7 Days | 2cm 1in |
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 2℃ 35°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 2℃ 35°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
04
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then fog later.
Fox Peak has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Fox Peak Snow Report
Snow report from Roundhill ( 10km 6 miles from Fox Peak)
| Upper Snow Depths | 60cm 24in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 30cm 12in |
| Snow Conditions | 12cm 5in Snow in last 48hrs |
| Snow in last 48Hrs | +12cm +5in |
| Snow in last 7days | +16cm +6in |
Ski area reported to be open, with 6 lifts running.
Fox Peak 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Fri 04 | Sat 05 | Sun 06 | Mon 07 | Tue 08 | Wed 09 | Thu 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NE F2 | NW F3 | E F2 | ||||
| 1,850m 6,070ft | 0℃ 31°F
| -3℃ 27°F
+1cm
| -2℃ 28°F
 | -2℃ 28°F
| 0℃ 32°F
 | 1℃ 33°F
 | 1℃ 34°F
|
| NE F2 | NW F3 | E F2 | |||||
| 1,510m 4,954ft | 2℃ 35°F
| -1℃ 31°F
| 0℃ 32°F
| 0℃ 32°F
| 2℃ 36°F
| 3℃ 37°F
 | 3℃ 38°F
|
| NW F2 | |||||||
| 1,170m 3,839ft | 2℃ 35°F
| 1℃ 34°F
| 3℃ 38°F
| 3℃ 37°F
| 4℃ 38°F
| 7℃ 45°F
| 8℃ 47°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,449m 4,754ft | varying 1,389m 4,557ft | |||||
| Max Town | 2℃ 35°F | 1℃ 34°F | 3℃ 38°F | 3℃ 37°F | 4℃ 38°F | 7℃ 45°F | 8℃ 47°F |
| Min Town | 0℃ 32°F | -2℃ 28°F | 1℃ 33°F | -1℃ 31°F | -1℃ 29°F | 3℃ 36°F | 4℃ 40°F |
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 2℃ 35°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 32°F to daytime highs around 2℃ 35°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
04
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then fog later.
Max 1℃ 34°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 1℃ 34°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
05
up to 1cm New Snow
Light drizzle, fog, freezing fog later.
Snow Line from 1,389m 4,557ft to 1,359m 4,459ft , with rain below.
Max 3℃ 38°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
06
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then clear spells later.
Max 3℃ 37°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 37°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
07
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fair, clear spells later.
Max 4℃ 38°F
Min -1℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 29°F and rising to 4℃ 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
08
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fog, cloudy later.
Max 7℃ 45°F
Min 3℃ 36°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 45°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
09
Snow unlikely
Rain showers, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 8℃ 47°F
Min 4℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 8℃ 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
10
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fair then clear spells, cloudy 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 00:35 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Fox Peak
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill | - | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Mount Dobson | - | 2cm 1in |
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.