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Awakino Ski Area Snow History

44.78° S 170.33° E

Weather Forecast for Awakino Ski Area at 1600m altitude

Next snow in Awakino Ski Area:
2.9cm on Sun 6th
Issued:
5 pm 05 Sep 2026 (local time)
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Is Awakino Ski Area snowsure?

The snowiest week in Awakino Ski Area is week 4 of October. There are typically 2.0 snowy days during this week with 16cm of snowfall. Check out the Awakino Ski Area Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.

Average monthly snow in Awakino Ski Area

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
June9cm1.9 days
July9cm2.0 days
August9cm2.1 days
September9cm2.2 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Awakino Ski Area during September (week 1):

The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of September for Awakino Ski Area is 8 cm. There are typically 2.0 snowy days during this week. Awakino Ski Area normal weather and snow conditions during the first week of September at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1600m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (1799m) is close to the middle elevation of Awakino Ski Area. Based on long-term averages, there are two days with snowfall per week in Awakino Ski Area at the start of September with a rainy day during this week of September occurs about one year in two. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 8cm. Daytime temperatures at the middle elevation in Awakino Ski Area during week one of September usually get above freezing (average maximum is 1.0°C) but overnight temperatures typically fall to -0.3°C degrees so expect freeze-thaw cycles. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Mainly light winds (average 22km/h) are unlikely to affect ski lifts but you can expect the mean wind to reach 30km/h one or two days in this week. Below-freezing, calm and sunny perfect weather days that follow fresh snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week but clear, calm and cold days that do not have new snow occur on average one day during this week every year.


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Awakino Ski Area and (2007 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

Awakino Ski Area


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Awakino Ski Area and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Awakino Ski Area are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Awakino Ski Area and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Awakino Ski Area are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Awakino Ski Area and (2007 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Awakino Ski Area are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.