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Fox Peak Resort Guide
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
Resort Guide
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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Fox Peak
Lifts
5
Skiable area
1236 ac
Longest run
1 km / 0.62 mi
Lift fleet
- Surface lift5
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 Fox Peak.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:04 PM UTC
259cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-31%
vs 5-Year Avg
376cm avg by now
+3%
vs 30-Year Avg
251cm avg by now
376cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 259.3 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~259.4 cm. That's 31% below the 5-year average (376 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 3% above the 30-year average (251 cm).
Fox Peak Season Snowfall
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Fox Peak Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 242cm with an average of 41 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 30% above this average (314cm 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 | 42cm | 7 days | 15cm | 28cm | 16cm |
| July | 58cm | 8 days | 31cm | 45cm | 18cm |
| August | 48cm | 9 days | 39cm | 51cm | 14cm |
| September | 40cm | 8 days | 22cm | 39cm | 12cm |
| October | 36cm | 6 days | 5cm | 20cm | 14cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2026
35.8
Season Average
66 days scored
67
Best Day
6 Sep
6
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
7
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
August 2026
- 6327 Aug26cm
- 6126 Aug21cm
- 4523 Aug9cm
September 2026
- 676 Sep24cm
- 5410 Sep11cm
- 514 Sep11cm
October 2026
- 373 Oct
- 361 Oct
- 3510 Oct
September scored highest for Fox Peak in 2026. Based on 66 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 Jun 15, 2026
Through Sep 27, 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 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.
