Snowstorm blankets powder on Queenstown ski fields

Snowstorm blankets powder on Queenstown ski fields

28 July 2016, 7:22PM
Southern PR

Coronet Peak’s Exchange Drop had plenty of fresh powder. Photo credit Chris Hoopmann/NZSki
The ‘pow pow’ is here - skiers and snowboarders at Queenstown’s Coronet Peak and The Remarkables are enjoying “the best bluebird powder day” of the season thanks to an overnight storm.

The snowstorm dumped 30cm of fresh, fluffy “perfect powder” at Coronet Peak, and added another 10cm of snow at The Remarkables.
 
Emily Estremo having a 'pow pow' day at The Remarkables. Photo credit Emily Menzies/NZSki

The weather is forecast to close in again this afternoon with serious snow top-ups well into the weekend. Both ski areas are now skiing wall-to-wall, with outstanding off-piste conditions adding to perfectly groomed runs.
 
Skier Adrian Henry from Newcastle, Australia, enjoying fresh powder in Rocky Gully, Coronet Peak. Photo credit Chris Hoopmann/NZSki

Coronet Peak ski area manager Ross Copland says skiing and riding conditions are “off-the-hook” on the mountain.
 
“Powder skiing at Coronet Peak today was an out of body experience. It’s absolutely sublime out there!” says Copland.

To see today’s snow conditions at Coronet Peak and The Remarkables click here.
 
For information on passes, rentals and lessons go to www.nzski.com
 
Boarder heaven for Michael Bird at The Remarkables. Photo credit Emily Menzies/NZSki

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