New Zealand: Arthur's Pass

West Coast, New Zealand · backcountry ski touring

Backcountry safety. Avalanche terrain can kill. The danger level shown here is copied from the official avalanche bulletin and can be out of date or simplified. Always read the full bulletin, carry a beacon, shovel and probe, travel with trained partners and make your own decisions. Powder Dayz does not assess snowpack or terrain. A missing or low rating does not mean the area is safe.

Official avalanche bulletin

Avalanche danger

No current rating

No current official avalanche bulletin covers this spot. We never estimate a rating. Check the avalanche center before you go.

Read the official bulletin · NZ Avalanche Advisory ↗

Model estimate

Current conditions

Temperature: 50 °F
Wind: 10 mph NW
Gusts: 30 mph
Visibility: 0.8 mi
Weather: Light drizzle

Model estimate from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) · as of Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026, 1:45 PM PT

Base depth + new snow

Snowpack

Snow depth (model estimate): 0 in

Model estimate from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) · as of Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026, 1:45 PM PT

7-day · model estimate

Forecast

Day	Sky	High / low	Precip	Max wind
Thu Nov 12	Slight rain showers	53 °F / 42 °F	0.7 in · 100%	12 mph
Fri Nov 13	Fog	53 °F / 40 °F	0 in · 0%	10 mph
Sat Nov 14	Fog	59 °F / 41 °F	0 in · 2%	8 mph
Sun Nov 15	Slight rain showers	49 °F / 44 °F	1.14 in · 100%	17 mph
Mon Nov 16	Moderate rain showers	55 °F / 46 °F	1.77 in · 100%	17 mph
Tue Nov 17	Light drizzle	53 °F / 39 °F	0.02 in · 49%	12 mph
Wed Nov 18	Fog	55 °F / 38 °F	0 in · 53%	8 mph

Forecast is a model estimate from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) · as of Wednesday, Nov 11, 2026, 1:45 PM PT · updated once a day

About this spot

Location

Region: West Coast
Country: New Zealand
Coordinates: -42.9074, 171.5594
Source: Well-known ski-touring zone; location from OpenStreetMap