📷 Roundhill
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Roundhill
Solid · 2026 season average
Projected to open June 2027 · average of 93 verified open days
Best months to book: July, August, September · 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
Resort reportedPast 48 Hours
7cm
Past 10 Days
14cm
7-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
36
2026 season
Bluebird Days
8
2026 season
Local Snow
SnowSure Forecaster · October 31, 2026 · How we forecast →
0cm forecast over the next 7 days
Roundhill 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 the way for midweek at Roundhill
Solid
2026 season average
Roundhill is projected to open June 2027. Last season it averaged 33.4 across 93 verified open days.
Best months to book
- #1July60cm avg · last season 37.2
- #2August49cm avg · last season 31.4
- #3September44cm avg · last season 33
Best weeks to book
- #1 4 Jul – 10 Jul · last season 47.3
- #2 22 Aug – 28 Aug · last season 34.9
- #3 11 Jul – 17 Jul · last season 38.7
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2026) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. Last season's strongest fortnight was 3 Jul – 16 Jul. One season describes what happened, not what to expect. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 30, 09:08 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Jun 2027
Projected to open June 2027 · season ended September 27, 2026
15 runs · 6 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 9:08 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (1,742m) 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 Roundhill
Roundhill is a family-friendly ski resort located near Lake Tekapo in New Zealand’s Southern Alps, offering panoramic views of Aoraki Mt Cook and the surrounding mountains. The resort features wide, gentle beginner slopes, long intermediate trails, and the world’s longest and steepest rope tow accessing advanced terrain. Key amenities include a licensed café, equipment rentals, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere ideal for families and skiers of all abilities. Roundhill stands out for its unique combination of accessible terrain and challenging off-piste options in a scenic alpine setting.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Roundhill
- Where is Roundhill?
- Roundhill is a ski resort in New Zealand.
- How high is Roundhill?
- Roundhill runs from a base elevation of 1,350 m (4,429 ft) to a summit of 2,133 m (6,998 ft), giving a vertical drop of 783 m (2,569 ft).
- How big is Roundhill?
- Roundhill has 1,400 acres (567 hectares) of skiable terrain, 15 marked runs and 6 lifts.
- When is ski season at Roundhill?
- Roundhill 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 Roundhill in winter 2026?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #383 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -12% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Roundhill averaged -12% 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 -28%, '15-16 -14%, '23-24 +7%. A pattern, not a promise.
