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Current temp

-4°C

Wind

SW · 7 km/h

Fresh snow

0cm

Freezing level

1,260 m

10-day forecast

Updated 14 Oct 2026, 21:02 UTC

Heavy snow expected Thu.

Thu

15 Oct

Snow showers

-2°C / -6°C

New snow 6cm

AM-4°C7 km/h

PM-5°C10 km/h

Nt-6°C11 km/h

Fri

16 Oct

Snow showers

-1°C / -8°C

New snow 0cm

AM-7°C11 km/h

PM-3°C8 km/h

Nt-5°C7 km/h

Sat

17 Oct

Clear

7°C / -8°C

New snow 0cm

AM-4°C7 km/h

PM5°C11 km/h

Nt1°C12 km/h

Sun

18 Oct

Clear

10°C / -2°C

New snow 0cm

AM2°C7 km/h

PM9°C17 km/h

Nt3°C15 km/h

Mon

19 Oct

Partly cloudy

8°C / -2°C

New snow 0cm

AM1°C12 km/h

PM7°C19 km/h

Nt2°C14 km/h

Tue

20 Oct

Fog

7°C / -2°C

New snow 0cm

AM2°C10 km/h

PM6°C19 km/h

Nt0°C17 km/h

Wed

21 Oct

Partly cloudy

9°C / -2°C

New snow 0cm

AM1°C13 km/h

PM7°C18 km/h

Nt3°C16 km/h

Thu

22 Oct

Partly cloudy

9°C / 0°C

New snow 0cm

AM2°C8 km/h

PM8°C10 km/h

Nt2°C8 km/h

Fri

23 Oct

Fog

9°C / -3°C

New snow 0cm

AM0°C7 km/h

PM8°C12 km/h

Nt0°C13 km/h

Sat

24 Oct

Rain showers

5°C / -4°C

New snow 0cm

AM-1°C24 km/h

PM3°C25 km/h

Nt1°C21 km/h

Snow conditions

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Base depth

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Fresh (24h)

1cm

Forecast

Next snow

Thu · 6cm

Forecast

Webcams

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Location

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Snow history

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The mountain

Summit elevation: 1,894 m
Base elevation: 290 m
Vertical drop: 1,604 m
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About Wanaka

Nestled near the crystal-clear waters of Lake Wanaka, this resort region offers access to two world-class ski fields—Treble Cone and Cardrona—with terrain ranging from rolling, groomed cruisers to steep powder basins. Its friendly, laid-back mountain towns provide cozy lodges, après-ski warmth, and a vibrant community atmosphere perfect for families and freeriders alike. With reliable snow coverage and stunning alpine lake views, Wanaka delivers an unforgettable Southern Alps winter getaway.

Getting here

Wanaka Ski Resorts are located in New Zealand’s South Island; most visitors fly into Queenstown Airport (about an hour away) and then take a scenic shuttle or drive directly to the ski fields near Wanaka.