📷 Awakino
Oceania
Awakino
Fair · 2026 season average
Projected to open August 2027 · average of 67 verified open days
Best months to book: August, September, October · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Aug 2027 — closed September 17
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 31
Past 24 Hours
2cm
Past 48 Hours
2cm
Past 10 Days
4cm
7-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
12
2026 season
Bluebird Days
3
2026 season
Local Snow
SnowSure Forecaster · October 31, 2026 · How we forecast →
0cm forecast over the next 7 days
Awakino is looking at 0.1cm over the next 7 days, with the biggest day on Saturday.
Short-Term Forecast
The multi-model blend shows 0.1cm over the next 72 hours (Saturday 0.1cm, Sunday 0cm, Monday 0cm). The biggest day is Saturday at 0.1cm.
Extended Forecast
The 7-day window totals 0.1cm. Models disagree by 0.8cm on the window total (6.6 models contributing on average), so treat the figures as a range rather than a promise. Best window: Saturday.
Yesterday: A light dusting of snow arrives midweek for Awakino.
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2026 season average
Awakino is projected to open August 2027. Last season it averaged 26.4 across 67 verified open days.
Best months to book
- #1August20cm avg · last season 18.7
- #2September18cm avg · last season 32.5
- #3October19cm avg · last season 28.4
Best weeks to book
- #1 27 Aug – 2 Sep · last season 33.4
- #2 20 Aug – 26 Aug · last season 19
- #3 13 Aug – 19 Aug · last season 12.6
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2026) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 16 Sep – 29 Sep. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 30, 09:01 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Aug 2027
Projected to open August 2027 · season ended September 17, 2026
3 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 9:01 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (1,665m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.
Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
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About Awakino
Awakino Ski Area is a club-operated ski field located in the St. Marys Range near Kurow, New Zealand. The area offers a relaxed, uncrowded atmosphere with natural terrain suited for intermediate and advanced skiers, featuring rope tows and a rustic lodge for overnight stays. Managed by volunteers, Awakino emphasizes a traditional, community-driven ski experience with basic amenities and a focus on adventure and camaraderie.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Awakino
- Where is Awakino?
- Awakino is a ski resort in New Zealand.
- How high is Awakino?
- Awakino runs from a base elevation of 1,450 m (4,757 ft) to a summit of 1,880 m (6,168 ft), giving a vertical drop of 430 m (1,411 ft).
- How big is Awakino?
- Awakino has 247 acres (100 hectares) of skiable terrain and 3 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Awakino?
- Awakino is on the Chill Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Awakino?
- Awakino typically operates from August to September. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Awakino get in a typical season?
- Awakino averages 98 inches / 249 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Awakino in winter 2026?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #278 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier D · strong-event signal -5% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Awakino averaged -5% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026. Analog winters: '97-98 -45%, '15-16 -15%, '23-24 +45%. A pattern, not a promise.
