Oceania
Fox Peak
Solid · 2026 season average
Projected to open June 2027 · average of 66 verified open days
Best months to book: August, September, October · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Jun 2027 — closed September 27
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 31
Past 24 Hours
3cm
Past 48 Hours
7cm
Past 10 Days
13cm
7-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
22
2026 season
Bluebird Days
4
2026 season
Local Snow
SnowSure Forecaster · October 31, 2026 · How we forecast →
0cm forecast over the next 7 days
Fox Peak is looking at 0.1cm over the next 7 days, with the biggest day on Monday.
Short-Term Forecast
The multi-model blend shows 0.1cm over the next 72 hours (Saturday 0cm, Sunday 0cm, Monday 0.1cm). The biggest day is Monday at 0.1cm.
Extended Forecast
The 7-day window totals 0.1cm. Models disagree by 0.2cm on the window total (6.6 models contributing on average), so treat the figures as a range rather than a promise. Best window: Monday.
Yesterday: Snow on Thursday, then a quiet stretch ahead
Solid
2026 season average
Fox Peak is projected to open June 2027. Last season it averaged 35.8 across 66 verified open days.
Best months to book
- #1August48cm avg · last season 32.3
- #2September40cm avg · last season 40.4
- #3October36cm avg · last season 31.5
Best weeks to book
- #1 20 Aug – 26 Aug · last season 40.3
- #2 27 Aug – 2 Sep · last season 44.7
- #3 13 Aug – 19 Aug · last season 25.4
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2026) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 26 Aug – 8 Sep. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 30, 10:04 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Jun 2027
Projected to open June 2027 · season ended September 27, 2026
17 runs · 5 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 10:04 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (1,590m) 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 Fox Peak
Fox Peak is a club ski field located in the Two Thumb Range of New Zealand’s South Island, approximately 50 minutes from Fairlie. The resort offers over 500 hectares of skiable terrain, catering to a range of abilities with natural, ungroomed slopes and a relaxed, uncrowded atmosphere. Key amenities include rope tows, a day lodge, and on-mountain accommodation, making it a distinctive choice for those seeking a traditional, community-focused alpine experience.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Fox Peak
- Where is Fox Peak?
- Fox Peak is a ski resort in New Zealand.
- How high is Fox Peak?
- Fox Peak runs from a base elevation of 1,330 m (4,364 ft) to a summit of 1,850 m (6,070 ft), giving a vertical drop of 520 m (1,706 ft).
- How big is Fox Peak?
- Fox Peak has 1,236 acres (500 hectares) of skiable terrain, 17 marked runs and 5 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Fox Peak?
- Fox Peak 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 Fox Peak?
- Fox Peak typically operates from June to September. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How will El Niño affect Fox Peak in winter 2026?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #336 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -9% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Fox Peak averaged -9% 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 -26%, '15-16 -11%, '23-24 +12%. A pattern, not a promise.
