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43.83° S 170.78° E

Weather Forecast for Fox Peak at 1510 m altitude

Issued:
6 am 13 Nov 2026 (local time)
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Is Fox Peak snowsure?

The snowiest week in Fox Peak is week 2 of October. There are typically 2.3 snowy days during this week with 22 cm of snowfall. Check out the Fox Peak 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 Fox Peak

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
June15 cm1.8 days
July17 cm2.1 days
August14 cm2.2 days
September13 cm2.1 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Fox Peak during November (week 2):

The average snowfall forecast during week 2 of November for Fox Peak is 11 cm. There are typically 1.0 snowy days during this week. Fox Peak typical weather and snow conditions during the second week of November at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1511m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (2529m) is far above the middle elevation of Fox Peak. Expect just one day with snowfall per week in Fox Peak in the middle of November but rain is twice as usual as snow and in a typical year there are a couple of wet days during this week of November. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 11cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Fox Peak during week two of November with average maximum temperature 6.0°C and minimum temperature 4.5°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Mainly light winds (average 11km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be greater than more than 30km/h one day.


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Fox Peak and (2007 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

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Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Fox Peak 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 Fox Peak 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 Fox Peak 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 Fox Peak 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 Fox Peak 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 Fox Peak 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.