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 25 June.
Updated 24 June 2025 13:33 PDT.
Next Snow Expected | 27 June |
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Next Snow Amount | 6in |
Next 48 Hours | 9in |
Next 7 Days | 9in |
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 47°F
Min 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
25
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light rain, rain showers later.
Powder Alert!
Updated 24 June 2025 21:39 PDT
Powder Possible :- 6in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Fox Peak over the next 2 days.
Fox Peak Snow Report
Snow report from Roundhill (6 miles from Fox Peak)
Upper Snow Depths | 28in |
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Lower Snow Depths | 16in |
Snow Conditions | - |
Fox Peak 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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Wed 25 | Thu 26 | Fri 27 | Sat 28 | Sun 29 | Mon 30 | Tue 01 | |
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Wind | NW F5 | SW F2 | SW F2 | NW F3 | NW F2 | ||
6,070ft | 37°F
![]() | 35°F
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| 29°F
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| 29°F
![]() | 32°F
![]() | 31°F
![]() | 23°F
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NW F5 | SW F2 | SW F2 | NW F3 | NW F2 | |||
4,954ft | 41°F
![]() | 39°F
![]() | 33°F
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| 33°F
![]() | 36°F
![]() | 35°F
![]() | 27°F
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NW F4 | SE F2 | SW F2 | NW F2 | NW F3 | |||
3,839ft | 47°F
![]() | 48°F
![]() | 38°F
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| 35°F
![]() | 38°F
![]() | 40°F
![]() | 31°F
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Snow Line | varying 5,837ft | varying 5,312ft | 3,839ft | ||||
Max Town | 47°F | 48°F | 38°F | 35°F | 38°F | 40°F | 31°F |
Min Town | 44°F | 38°F | 32°F | 29°F | 35°F | 29°F | 26°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 47°F
Min 44°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 44°F to daytime highs around 47°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
25
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light rain, rain showers later.
Max 48°F
Min 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 38°F to daytime highs around 48°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
26
up to 2in New Snow
Fair first, cloudy then rain showers, light rain later.
Snow Line from 5,837ft to 5,344ft, with rain below.
Max 38°F
Min 32°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 32°F to daytime highs around 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
27
3in to 8in New Snow
Light rain first, light snow at altitude then heavy snow showers, light snow later.
Snow Line from 5,312ft to resort level.
Max 35°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 35°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
28
New Snow
Light snow, fair, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 38°F
Min 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 35°F to daytime highs around 38°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
29
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 40°F
Min 29°F
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to 29°F and rising to 40°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
30
Snow unlikely
Clear spells.
Max 31°F
Min 26°F
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as 26°F and not getting above 31°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
01
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fog, 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 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 13:33 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Fox Peak
Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
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Mount Dobson | 10in | 10in | |||||||
Roundhill | 7in | 8in |
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.