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Awakino Resort Guide
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
Resort Guide
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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Awakino
Lifts
3
Skiable area
247 ac
Lift fleet
- Surface lift3
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Chill Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Check local recommendations for the best après ski spots in Awakino.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:02 PM UTC
156cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-11%
vs 5-Year Avg
175cm avg by now
+44%
vs 30-Year Avg
108cm avg by now
175cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 156 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~155.8 cm. That's 11% below the 5-year average (175 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 44% above the 30-year average (108 cm).
Awakino Season Snowfall
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Awakino Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 106cm with an average of 23 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 52% above this average (162cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 17cm | 4 days | 5cm | 11cm | 7cm |
| July | 24cm | 4 days | 9cm | 17cm | 9cm |
| August | 20cm | 5 days | 7cm | 16cm | 8cm |
| September | 18cm | 4 days | 1cm | 8cm | 7cm |
| October | 19cm | 4 days | 1cm | 8cm | 9cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
26.4
Season Average
67 days scored
45
Best Day
27 Aug
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
6
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
August 2026
- 4527 Aug11cm
- 4031 Aug5cm
- 3926 Aug10cm
September 2026
- 4416 Sep8cm
- 4327 Sep7cm
- 406 Sep7cm
October 2026
- 3311 Oct
- 323 Oct
- 311 Oct
September scored highest for Awakino in 2026. Based on 67 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026)
Opens Aug 7, 2026
Through Sep 17, 2026
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
August
Peak Season
July
Peak Season
September
Good
June
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
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.
