Winter arrives at Queenstown’s ski areas

The latest southerly storm has given Queenstown’s Coronet Peak and The Remarkables the best possible start to winter with up to half a metre of snow blanketing both ski areas.

With staff at Coronet Peak and The Remarkables found themselves knee-deep in fresh powder this morning (25th May) NZSki Chief Executive Paul Anderson says the snow was perfectly timed for Queenstown’s winter preparations.

Anderson explained “this sets us up for a great start to the 2015 season.

“We’ve got our groomers out working to pack down the snow on piste and we can continue to make more snow on top of this fantastic natural base.

“This early-season fall will give visitors confidence to book their ski holiday for the coming season.”

The snowfall will help ensure ideal conditions for guests on scheduled opening days, less than three weeks away on 13th June for Coronet Peak and 20th June for The Remarkables.

With the cold snap expected to deliver further snow flurries to Queenstown over the coming days, Coronet Peak Ski Area Manager Ross Copland explains these are perfect conditions for snowmaking at Coronet Peak.

Copland explained “things are in good shape at Coronet Peak and we’re looking forward to a big winter season.

“This fall creates a great base for us to build on over the next three weeks.”

Over at The Remarkables it was a similar story.

Image shows groomers in action at Queenstown’s Coronet Peak ski area following the snow storm.

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