Aoraki-Mt Cook Snow Forecast (mid mountain)

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Aoraki-Mt Cook at 3296 m altitude

Issued by Snow-Forecast.com at: 6 pm (local time) / 24 Dec 2025

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	Wed 24		Thursday 25			Friday 26			Saturday 27			Sunday 28			Monday 29
	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night	AM	PM	night

	light snow	heavy snow	heavy snow	heavy snow	heavy snow	mod. snow	snow shwrs	clear	snow shwrs	snow shwrs	snow shwrs	some clouds	snow shwrs	light snow	light snow	light snow	light snow
km/h	WNW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NW	NNW	N	NE	E	ESE	ENE	ENE	ENE
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cm	3	26	16	10	16	9	1	—	—	1	1	—	—	2	1	1	—
mm	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
max °C	-9	-7	-7	-9	-10	-11	-12	-12	-11	-10	-8	-7	-7	-6	-7	-6	-4
min °C	-10	-9	-8	-10	-11	-11	-12	-12	-12	-11	-9	-8	-7	-8	-7	-6	-6
chill °C	-22	-22	-20	-23	-24	-23	-23	-22	-20	-20	-18	-14	-13	-18	-17	-14	-13
Humid %	90	92	98	98	91	93	85	66	87	76	92	91	79	88	88	79	73
Freeze m	1800	2050	2050	2000	1700	1600	1650	1300	1650	1850	1600	2050	2400	2150	2100	2250	2350

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	9:21	—	—	9:22	—	—	9:22	—	—	9:22	—	—	9:22	—	—	9:22	—

Next 0-3 days weather summary:

A heavy fall of snow, heaviest during Wed night. Temperatures will be well below freezing (max -7°C on Wed night, min -12°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the NW on Thu morning, light winds from the NW by Sat morning).

Next 4-6 days weather summary:

A light covering of new snow, mostly falling on Mon morning. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -4°C on Mon night, min -11°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the E by Mon night).

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Aoraki-Mt Cook Snow Conditions

Top snow depth:	—
Bottom snow depth:	—
Fresh snowfall depth:	17 cm
Last snowfall:	23 Dec 2025
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Week 4 of December has on average:

1.4	Bluebird Powder days Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind.
0.4	Powder days Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind.
2.4	Bluebird days Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind.

Aoraki-Mt Cook Snow History

Up To 1m (40") Of Snowfall in 48 Hours in SW Europe

Ski areas in The Pyrenees and the Southwestern Alps are celebrating after a big snowfall has brought deep cover to the region. Whilst large parts of the alps have not had any snow for three weeks and some not since November, this is the second successive week that a front has brought fresh snow to the continent's southwest corner, this time heavier than last. With snow still falling, ski areas in the Pyrenees have reported up to 60cm (two feet) of snow so far and those in the southern French A

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Other resorts in New Zealand are reporting: powder (0) / good piste (0)

The above table gives the weather forecast for Aoraki-Mt Cook at the specific elevation of 3296 m. Our sophisticated weather models allow us to provide snow forecasts for the top, middle and bottom ski stations of Aoraki-Mt Cook. To access the weather forecasts for the other elevations, use the tab navigation above the table. For a wider view of the weather, check out the Weather Map of New Zealand.

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Visitor Reviews of Aoraki-Mt Cook

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Kane Henderson from New Zealand writes:
Great area to visit. Coupled with it's twin resort M Tasman, there is a run for everyone. For long blue runs try Linda on Aoraki, or Syme on Tasman mtn. Both service the Plateau hut. Advanced runs of note are Caroline and North West Ridge and Tasman mtn is famous for Silberhorn and Abel Janzoon. Double black legendary runs include Balfour on Tasman for steep and deep, and if you're lucky to be at the top of Aoraki when patrol drops the rope on Sheila, it has a heart thumping drop for the real enthusiasts. Not enough is reported on the terrain below Pioneer. Tired punters can follow the cat track that zigzags 900 vertical down Haast ridge, while the new Hochstetter terrain park will also deliver you toward the base. For a longer adventure, try Lender field off Tasman and following a coffee and a sit in front of the gas heater at Pioneer hut, continue down to the road on the backside. Transport can be arranged back around to the Mt Cook car park, or try a short helicopter flight. Vertical can range from 2700m on the main mtn, to 2500m on the backside.

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Visitor Reviews of Aoraki-Mt Cook

Kane Henderson from New Zealand writes:

Great area to visit. Coupled with it's twin resort M Tasman, there is a run for everyone. For long blue runs try Linda on Aoraki, or Syme on Tasman mtn. Both service the Plateau hut. Advanced runs of note are Caroline and North West Ridge and Tasman mtn is famous for Silberhorn and Abel Janzoon. Double black legendary runs include Balfour on Tasman for steep and deep, and if you're lucky to be at the top of Aoraki when patrol drops the rope on Sheila, it has a heart thumping drop for the real enthusiasts. Not enough is reported on the terrain below Pioneer. Tired punters can follow the cat track that zigzags 900 vertical down Haast ridge, while the new Hochstetter terrain park will also deliver you toward the base. For a longer adventure, try Lender field off Tasman and following a coffee and a sit in front of the gas heater at Pioneer hut, continue down to the road on the backside. Transport can be arranged back around to the Mt Cook car park, or try a short helicopter flight. Vertical can range from 2700m on the main mtn, to 2500m on the backside.

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	Resort	Snow Depth	Temp. (°C)	Wind (km/h)	Weather
	Top Lift:		-10
	Middle Lift:		-7
	Bottom Lift:		-5

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