2011 Ski Season

[spwill]

Yes, Whakapapa could be a bit light on snow for opening next weekend,see what the mid week system brings, I think Turoa will be okay.

[JP.]

Mt Hutt to open tomorrow 27th June

http://www.stuff.co.nz/editors-picks/51 ... et-to-open

[Manukau heads obs]

but no thanks to natural snow fall, yet..

[Dean.]

Mt Hutt to open tomorrow 27th June

http://www.stuff.co.nz/editors-picks/51 ... et-to-open

Gee....very limited.Two runs open out of about 15.
Chance of a decent top up of natural snow Tuesday Wednesday Thursday.

[03Stormchaser]

Hi guys, yep we are happy to be open tomorrow but please be aware that it's really only beginners Magic Carpet and partial Broadway open.. So in other words if you are hanging out to ski the whole mtn might pay to wait until next weekend after some more snow. We don't want you all to get the wrong idea about what is open and not... Cheers Team @ Hutt.

Update from Hutt this evening

[Dean.]

Hi guys, yep we are happy to be open tomorrow but please be aware that it's really only beginners Magic Carpet and partial Broadway open.. So in other words if you are hanging out to ski the whole mtn might pay to wait until next weekend after some more snow. We don't want you all to get the wrong idea about what is open and not... Cheers Team @ Hutt.

Update from Hutt this evening

And charging full prices.............

[NZstorm]

Mt Ruapahue ski field has the chance of getting some decent snow later Tuesday as the strong polar trough crosses the North Island. After that there looks to just weaker precip in a southerly flow for Wed and Thurs as the high builds in.

[Manukau heads obs]

I see reports that are cousins on the other side of the ditch are having a good start to their ski season

(of couse, being on the other side of the stuck weather pattern we have had (which is now returning to a more normal pattern by the looks))

[spwill]

Turoa opens today with 51cm base in parts, should be good there by the weekend.

I'm guessing Coronet Peak will open soon with snow making but it looks like the Otago season will continue to struggle. Mid next week looks good for Otago snow at this stage

[Dean.]

Big dump on the way for Mt Hutt tonight,perfect set up on the latest radar and Sat pics.

[spwill]

It will be interesting to see how much snow Mt Hutt gets overnight, I see they received 10cm today from snow showers. The Otago fields are missing out but models have been suggesting a disturbed westerly pattern may develop next week which would be good for them.

[Dean.]

It will be interesting to see how much snow Mt Hutt gets overnight, I see they received 10cm today from snow showers. The Otago fields are missing out but models have been suggesting a disturbed westerly pattern may develop next week which would be good for them.

Yes that purple line is getting close to the South Island on tonights GFS run for mid next week.Prob sheltered on this side of the alps but snow to sea level in the south.Will probably change by next week tho.

[Manukau heads obs]

chch rain radar shows Mt Hutt should be getting heaps of snow 2 nite alright!

[CHCH Weather Chaser]

chch rain radar shows Mt Hutt should be getting heaps of snow 2 nite alright!

Indeed. This system has packed more of a punch here in Canterbury than forecast in terms of precipitation.

[CHCH Weather Chaser]

30cm of new snow yesterday for Mt Hutt! Awesome!

[snowstormwatcher]

Some snow on Mt Dobson and Fox Peak overnight down to around 600m doesnt look overly thick though.

[metpete]

The freezing level is expected to rise over 3000 metres over the South Island by lunchtime tomorrow. That can't be good news for those wanting to frolic in the snow.

[Razor]

Looking at the Castle Hill webcam the snow is thin on the ground accross the craigieburns and will melt by the weekend on mild and lower slopes.

A false start for the ski bunnies, sorry you'll have to wait for the next weather system!

[CHCH Weather Chaser]

At least Mt Hutt got 30cm which was more than they would have anticipated and what the models were showing. Blue skies weather are going for a storm in a weeks time in Southland as below: (Probably change)

Wednesday to Fri 80% 20-50mm Very cold Strong SW Risk of gales, snow to low levels
Saturday to Mon 60% 20-50mm Very cold Strong SW/W Risk of gales, snow to low levels

[Razor]

Currently...

[Manukau heads obs]

yes, next week looks like a disturbed cold SW flow

[spwill]

Given the season so far 30cm is a great fall, atleast the Mt Hutt ski season is now underway, should be a great weekend up on Mt Hutt with the light winds and clear skies.

[spwill]

Snow making is allowing Coronet Peak to open tomorrow.

[Dean.]

Hutt always does well in a Southeast flow.

[spwill]

I see Ohau and Whakapapa plan to open next couple of days.

It still looks promising for snowfall over the Otago fields next week .