Is Aoraki-Mt Cook snowsure?
The snowiest week in Aoraki-Mt Cook is week 2 of June. There are typically 3.4 snowy days during this week with 76 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 | 52 cm | 3.1 days |
| July | 62 cm | 3.1 days |
| August | 54 cm | 3.4 days |
| September | 65 cm | 3.7 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Aoraki-Mt Cook during September (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of September for Aoraki-Mt Cook is 59 cm. There are typically 3.7 snowy days during this week. Aoraki-Mt Cook typical weather and snow conditions during the last week of September at the middle elevation of the ascent of the mountain at 3297m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the mean freezing level (1733m) is far below the mid altitude of Aoraki-Mt Cook. Snowy weather is typical. On average, expect three or four days with snowfall per week in Aoraki-Mt Cook at the end of September. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 59cm. Pretty cold temperatures with the typical maximum temperature in Aoraki-Mt Cook in week four of September of just -8.4°C at the mid altitude and minimum temperatures typically falling to -9.5°C. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Frequently windy. (average 34km/h) with the mean wind more than 30km/h three days per week. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow fresh snowfall (bluebird powder days) occur on average two days during this week but calm, cold and sunny days that do not have new snow occur on average three days during this week every year.
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Aoraki-Mt Cook Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Aoraki-Mt Cook and (2007 – 2026).
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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