📷 Snow Farm
Oceania
Snow Farm
Solid · 2026 season average
Projected to open June 2027 · average of 27 verified open days
Best months to book: August, September · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Jun 2027 — closed September 13
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 31
Past 24 Hours
2cm
Past 48 Hours
5cm
Past 10 Days
5cm
7-Day Forecast
0cm
Snow Depth
--
Powder Days
8
2026 season
Bluebird Days
2
2026 season
Solid
2026 season average
Snow Farm is projected to open June 2027. Last season it averaged 30.3 across 27 verified open days.
Best months to book
- #1August24cm avg · last season 30.1
- #2September26cm avg · last season 30.5
Best weeks to book
- #1 25 Aug – 31 Aug · last season 42.6
- #2 18 Aug – 24 Aug · last season 17.7
- #3 1 Sep – 7 Sep · last season 31.3
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, 10:06 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Jun 2027
Projected to open June 2027 · season ended September 13, 2026
55 runs — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Ops signals
- ●Fresh snow + cold temps — good grooming window next 48h
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 10:06 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (1,743m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.
Maps
All maps for Snow Farm →
Webcams & Proof of Powder
Live cams, snow stakes, and verified storm footageAll webcams & Proof of Powder →
About Snow Farm
Snow Farm is located in the Cardrona Valley near Wanaka, New Zealand, and is the country’s premier cross-country ski area. The resort features over 55 kilometers of groomed trails suitable for all abilities, offering a tranquil alpine environment ideal for Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, and fat biking. Signature experiences include overnight stays in backcountry huts and a dedicated snow play area for families. Snow Farm stands out for its focus on cross-country skiing and unique backcountry hut accommodations in a scenic, high-country setting.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Snow Farm
- Where is Snow Farm?
- Snow Farm is a ski resort in New Zealand.
- How high is Snow Farm?
- Snow Farm runs from a base elevation of 1,520 m (4,987 ft) to a summit of 1,965 m (6,447 ft), giving a vertical drop of 445 m (1,460 ft).
- How big is Snow Farm?
- Snow Farm has 55 marked runs.
- Which ski pass covers Snow Farm?
- Snow Farm is on the Independent. 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 Snow Farm?
- Snow Farm 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 Snow Farm in winter 2026?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #92 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier A · 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), Snow Farm averaged +9% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically been a friend here. With a record-strength event forecast for winter 2026, Snow Farm sits on the favorable side of the ledger. Analog winters: '97-98 -5%, '15-16 +27%, '23-24 +5%. A pattern, not a promise.
