Mt Ruapehu skifields closed Tuesday due to the weather (file photo). Photo: Supplied/ Ruapehu Alpine Lifts
It's only the first week of July and already the country's skifields have had a generous snowfall.
However, those in the North Island will have to wait a little longer to enjoy it with Mount Ruapehu fields closed Tuesday due to the high winds and poor conditions.
Those in the South Island were celebrating, and enjoying some powder.
Here's a breakdown of what's open where:
Whakapapa - Mt Ruapehu
All lift facilities closed Tuesday due to strong winds up high and poor visibility. Lorenz's bar & Cafe open.
Tūroa - Mt Ruapehu
All facilities are closed for the day due to weather system that brought high winds, rain and snow.
Tukino - Mt Ruapehu
Has not yet opened for the 2024 season.
Cardrona - Wānaka
Had half a metre of snow Monday and is open.
Treble Cone - Wānaka
Also had 50cm snowfall in the past 24 hours and is open, though opening time was delayed after fresh snow due to avalanche control work.
Remarkables - Queenstown
They say winter is here with snow, wind and cold temperatures. The skifield is open today though with some runs having a delayed open while avalanche work is done.
Coronet Peak - Queenstown
Open with visibility coming and going but 20cm of new snow at the top.
Mt Hutt - Canterbury
Two of its five lifts are open Tuesday with fresh snow, including 15cm of new snow in the base area. More lifts may open as winds drop.