Queenstown/Remarkables
New Zealand · Southern Hemisphere · 1943 m
Current conditions
DrizzleScore breakdown
Resort terrain
#1 of 3 →Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Waterproof outer layers essential. Rain in the forecast.
- Spring conditions. Lighter layers, sun cream and sunglasses.
This week is looking well below average for late April.
How good is skiing this week compared to what Queenstown/Remarkables normally delivers in late April?
What's driving it
- Base depth not reported for this location
- Only 1 cm of snow in the last 7 days
- Rain forecast Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday
- Warm spell forecast — above 5°C on 3 days
Honestly? Or take a day off and hit the pool. Not every week is a banger.
This season so far
1 days logged since the start of the season.
About Queenstown/Remarkables
New Zealand's adventure capital, with the Remarkables and Coronet Peak offering stunning lakeside skiing above Queenstown. The Southern Hemisphere's most popular working holiday destination, with a massive seasonal industry built around tourism and adventure sports.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
A score comparing how good skiing is likely to be this week at Queenstown/Remarkables versus what Queenstown/Remarkables normally delivers in late April, based on the last 5 years of weather data.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo, a free open weather API that blends multiple national weather services plus an archive going back decades. The same data powers many outdoor apps.
Does a high score mean the skiing is good right now?
It means the weather data suggests good conditions. Local factors like lift closures, off-piste avalanche risk and grooming still matter. Check resort webcams and the local piste report before committing.
When is the best time to ski Queenstown/Remarkables?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining snow conditions with school holiday crowd pressure.