Today

0.4°c

Partly Cloudy

Tue

-1°c/-5°c

Wed

-2°c/-4°c

Thu

-2°c/-5°c

Wed

5°c/0°c

Thu

4°c/0°c

Fri

5°c/-3°c

Sat

5°c/2°c

Sun

7°c/2°c

Mountain Status

Open 14 June

Road Status

Open

Chains

2WD

Snow Report Last Updated: Tue 10 Jun 15:30 PM

Some cloud about the terrain. Light rain at night, sleety about the tops.

Things are looking really promising for opening this Saturday June 14th.  It will be a top to bottom opening.  Wherever we have landed snow its epic, with over 1m on most of the M1. We will start with Coronet Express Chair, Meadows Express Chair, Dual Magic Carpets, Beginner carpet and Skiwiland carpet. As well as the full sledding lane and sightseeing.  Off piste its 'join the dots' working from man made whale to whale.  Good fun if you love exploring.  

Snowguns have been on for six days now and still going.  We also received 15cm of wind blown snow Friday evening as an added bonus. Groomers will be out on the hill from today. Please avoid the M1 for uphill access.

Just a friendly reminder, being closed means we don't have any facilities open (including toilets) and with the weather ahead make sure you are carrying chains and know how to fit them.  The Dropzone is closed until we can get the Tractor in and clear it properly.  Please use Carpark 1.    

See you all on June 14th for opening day of the winter season!

Road conditions

We are now in winter road conditions. This morning we will start with 2WD to fit chains at Chain Bay 3 and 4WD to carry. We expect this will be the status until opening given the cold temps. The Dropzone is closed, please abide by this for everyone's safety. Check the posted conditions at the bottom of the road, carry chains and know how to fit them.

What's happening today

From now until the start of the season machinery and staff will be out on the hill. This means skidoos, can ams and groomers with winch cables up to a kilometer long will be working at any time. Ski Tourers please beware, it is your responsibility to stay clear and access will be available from 1pm today.

Sightseeing

Not Today Sorry

Opening 14 June

Mountain Status

Open 14 June

Road Status

Open

Chains

2WD

Last 7 Days

25cm

Snow Base

60 - 120cm

Season Snowfall

0cm

Lift Status

0 / 8 Open

Beginners Area

0 / 4 Open

First Tracks 8 - 9am

30 June to 14 Sep

Night Ski 4-9pm

25 June to 5 Sept

Off Piste Condition

Stay on trail

3 day forecast provided by Metservice - Latest forecast.

Conditions are accurate at the time this report was updated, please be aware that conditions are variable and subject to change.

Snow base is measured on main groomed trails using SnowSAT technology

Tue

-1°c/-5°c

Wed

-2°c/-4°c

Thu

-2°c/-5°c

Wed

5°c/0°c

Thu

4°c/0°c

Fri

5°c/-3°c

Sat

5°c/2°c

Sun

7°c/2°c

Road conditions

We are now in winter road conditions. This morning we will start with 2WD to fit chains at Chain Bay 3 and 4WD to carry. We expect this will be the status until opening given the cold temps. The Dropzone is closed, please abide by this for everyone's safety. Check the posted conditions at the bottom of the road, carry chains and know how to fit them.

What's happening today

From now until the start of the season machinery and staff will be out on the hill. This means skidoos, can ams and groomers with winch cables up to a kilometer long will be working at any time. Ski Tourers please beware, it is your responsibility to stay clear and access will be available from 1pm today.

Sightseeing

Not Today Sorry

3 day forecast provided by Metservice - Latest forecast.

Conditions are accurate at the time this report was updated, please be aware that conditions are variable and subject to change.

Snow base is measured on main groomed trails using SnowSAT technology

3 day forecast provided by Metservice - Latest forecast.

Conditions are accurate at the time this report was updated, please be aware that conditions are variable and subject to change.

Snow base is measured on main groomed trails using SnowSAT technology

Ski Touring Access

Coronet Peak is a 24 hour, seven days per week operation with multiple natural and operational hazards. Ski touring within the ski area boundary is dangerous and can result in serious injury so please respect all closures.

Ski touring is NOT PERMITTED between 6PM & 6AM. All areas of the mountain are winch groomed on a daily basis with activity concentrated around the M1. 

Coronet Peak should be treated as Backcountry terrain until our opening date on the 14th of June - Patrol is not conducting any control work currently and there are multiple unmarked/unmitigated hazards and obstacles on the hill.

During our winter operational season, Sarah Sue, the western most run on the mountain, is the ONLY designated uphill route - ski touring on any other runs will be restricted.

Please be aware that there will be Snowmobiles/Can-Ams and staff on skis or boards operating around the mountain between 6am - 6pm - Please stay out of their tracks and give staff working plenty of room! 

Getting up the mountain this season:

We know you're all keen to hit the slopes this year so we've got some updates to make it easier for you to get up the mountain. Please find these through the below link.

Learn More
Coronet Peak Ski Bus, Queenstown

Maps

Limit your speed in busy areas. Match your speed to surrounding skiers and riders. Be prepared for others to make sudden changes in direction or speed.

Stay 5m from others. If less than 5m from others you must slow down. The faster you go the more space you must give others.

Give way to those downhill. Look before you leap. Snowboarders: take care turning onto your heel edge.

Only stop where you can be seen from above. Always look uphill before moving again. Only stop on the edge of trails or beside fixed objects.

Backcountry Terrain

The Back Bowls are steep Expert Terrain. As such they have an increase in hazard, including avalanche. The Back Bowls may be closed due to Avalanche Hazard Mitigation or inclement weather as these conditions heighten risk in this terrain. Back Bowls are closed at night and assessed for opening daily.

Backcountry Advisory

If you decide to go skiing or snowboarding in the backcountry you need to carry the right safety equipment. Avalanches happen, so it’s important to choose your terrain wisely. Coronet Peak Back Bowls is managed carefully by Coronet Peak Patrol. When the Back Bowls sign indicates the terrain is "open" you may proceed with caution into this area. Out on the far col you will see a red and an orange Ski Area Boundary Sign on the rock which indicates the limits of Coronet Peak ski area and the back-bowls. If you venture past this sign the terrain is highly hazardous, prone to avalanches with cliffs and ice.

Let People Know Before You Go

It is good practice to provide a contact person with details of your backcountry trip. You can also pop into our Ski Patrol office at any time during opening hours to check on local conditions and advise patrol of your intentions. Please be aware that our Ski Patrol do not patrol outside the Ski Area Boundary and only venture here in the case of a known emergency. You need to be well prepared and self-sufficient with all the necessary safety equipment and the knowledge to use it.
Please visit the Mountain Safety website for details on what is required to ensure a safe backcountry adventure.

Mountain Safety Website