New Zealand Snow Reports
Where has it snowed in New Zealand? Snow depths and current snow conditions for New Zealand Ski Resorts.
Where is there snow in New Zealand?
Powder Alert!
Updated 18 May 15:58:20 UTC
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 5 ski areas including Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Snow Farm, The Remarkables and Treble Cone.
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When will it next snow in New Zealand?
There is snow forecast to fall in New Zealand over the next 2 days, in at least 12 Ski Resorts including Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Ohau Snow Fields, The Remarkables and Treble Cone.
How much snow is there in New Zealand?
The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Mount Lyford, which reports snow depths of 200cm79in on upper slopes and 100cm39in lower down.
When did it last snow in New Zealand?
We do not currently have reports of recent snowfalls from New Zealand, but we hope to soon!
Snow Reports for New Zealand. Collected Saturday 18th May 2024.
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New Zealand Ski Resorts - Current Snow Comparison
Last reported snow conditions for Ski Resorts in New Zealand - please note that all ski resorts can be affected by weather at short notice, and you should check with the Tourist Office before travelling.
| Ski Resort Report | Up High | Last Snow | Forecast | 48 Hr | 7 Day | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River | - | Forecast | 3cm1in | 3cm1in | ||
| Cardrona | 40cm16in | - | Forecast | 23cm9in | 23cm9in | |
| Coronet Peak | - | Forecast | 22cm9in | 22cm9in | ||
| Craigieburn | - | Forecast | 3cm1in | 3cm1in | ||
| Fox Peak | - | Forecast | - | 1cm1in | ||
| Hanmer Springs | 50cm20in | - | Forecast | - | 1cm- | |
| Manganui | 30cm12in | - | Forecast | - | - | |
| Mount Cheeseman | - | Forecast | 3cm1in | 3cm1in | ||
| Mount Dobson | 120cm47in | - | Forecast | - | - | |
| Mount Hutt | - | Forecast | 7cm3in | 10cm4in | ||
| Mount Lyford | - | Forecast | - | 1cm- | ||
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 10cm4in | - | Forecast | - | - | |
| Mount Ruapehu | - | Forecast | - | - | ||
| Ohau Snow Fields | - | Forecast | 20cm8in | 20cm8in | ||
| Porter Heights | - | Forecast | 4cm2in | 5cm2in | ||
| Rainbow | 35cm14in | - | Forecast | - | - | |
| Roundhill | - | Forecast | 4cm2in | 4cm2in | ||
| Snow Farm | 5cm2in | - | Forecast | 24cm9in | 24cm10in | |
| Temple Basin | 105cm41in | - | Forecast | - | - | |
| The Remarkables | 10cm4in | - | Forecast | 23cm9in | 23cm9in | |
| Treble Cone | - | Forecast | 22cm9in | 22cm9in | ||
| Tukino | - | Forecast | - | 8cm3in | ||
| Turoa | - | Forecast | - | 2cm1in | ||
| Whakapapa | - | Forecast | - | - |
The New Zealand snow forecast figures given here are the likely average cumulative snowfall on each day, for the specified ski resort. Local snow depths may vary considerably from slope to slope.
Off Piste and Avalanche Safety
Ski Safe : If you intend to ski or snowboard off piste in New Zealand, you must check conditions locally before doing so. Always check the Avalanche Risk Level and carry appropriate avalanche safety equipment at all times.
New Zealand Snow Report Table Key
- Snow Report - link to the full Snow Report for the named New Zealand Ski Resort.
- Depth(U) - last reported Upper Snow Depth.
- Last Snow - date of last reported snowfall.
- Status - ski area status (Open/Closed/Unknown).
- Forecast - link to the full 7 and 14-Day Snow Forecast.
- 48 Hours - total snowfall expected in the next 48 hours.
- 7 Days - total snowfall possible over the next 7 days.
All Snow Reports are subject to change. The snow depths given are indicative only of the limited measurements made available by the ski areas concerned, and snow depth and quality will vary substantially from slope to slope.
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