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Invincible Snowfields Snow History

Lat Long: 44.71° S 168.53° E

Weather Forecast for Invincible Snowfields at 1856m altitude

Issued: 5 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Next snow in Invincible Snowfields: 0.9cm on Sat 18th  (after 9 AM local time)

Is Invincible Snowfields snowsure?

The snowiest week in Invincible Snowfields is week 2 of September. There are typically 4.2 snowy days during this week with 92cm of snowfall. Check out the Invincible Snowfields 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 Invincible Snowfields

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
June42cm2.7 days
July29cm2.6 days
August37cm3.1 days
September82cm4.1 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Invincible Snowfields during July (week 3):

The average snowfall forecast during week 3 of July for Invincible Snowfields is 44 cm. There are typically 3.3 snowy days during this week. Invincible Snowfields typical weather and snow conditions during the third week of July at the middle elevation of the heli-ski area at 1855m, based on historical averages over the last 5 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (1391m) is a little below the mid altitude of Invincible Snowfields. Snowy weather is typical. On average, expect three or four days with snowfall per week in Invincible Snowfields in the middle of July. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 44cm. Temperatures should usually hold a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Invincible Snowfields during week three of July is -1.9°C while the average minimum temperature is only -2.5°C. Typically, expect only one day with sunshine per week at this time of year. Mainly light winds (average 15km/h) but there is a 50% chance that the mean wind speed will be greater than more than 30km/h one day. Sunny, calm and below freezing perfect weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) occur on average one day every second year during this week but clear, calm and cold days that don't have new snow happen on average one or two days during this week in any given year.


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Invincible Snowfields and (2020 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

Invincible Snowfields


Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Invincible Snowfields and (2020 – 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 Invincible Snowfields 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 Invincible Snowfields and (2020 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

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

The snowiest weeks of the year in Invincible Snowfields 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 Invincible Snowfields and (2020 – 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 Invincible Snowfields 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.