Is Aoraki-Mt Cook snowsure?
The snowiest week in Aoraki-Mt Cook is week 2 of May. There are typically 4.0 snowy days during this week with 82 cm of snowfall. Check out the Aoraki-Mt Cook 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 Aoraki-Mt Cook
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 53 cm | 3.1 days |
| July | 66 cm | 3.3 days |
| August | 55 cm | 3.6 days |
| September | 58 cm | 3.6 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Aoraki-Mt Cook during May (week 1):
The average snowfall forecast during week 1 of May for Aoraki-Mt Cook is 43 cm. There are typically 2.7 snowy days during this week.Aoraki-Mt Cook typical weather and snow conditions during the first week of May at the middle elevation of the ascent of the mountain at 3297m, based on historical averages over the last 16 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (2494m) is well bellow the mid altitude of Aoraki-Mt Cook. On average, expect two or three days with snowfall per week in Aoraki-Mt Cook at the start of May. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 43cm. Temperatures should generally remain a few degrees below freezing. Average maximum temperature at the mid altitude in Aoraki-Mt Cook during week one of May is -4.0°C while the average minimum temperature is only -5.0°C. Expect the sun to shine on three or four days per week. Frequently windy. (average 32km/h) with the mean wind exceeding 30km/h three days in this week.
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Aoraki-Mt Cook Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Aoraki-Mt Cook and (2007 – 2024).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Aoraki-Mt Cook 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.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Aoraki-Mt Cook 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.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Aoraki-Mt Cook 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.
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