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New Zealand Snow Forecasts - Friday 26th April 2024

Snow Mail

New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts

Where is there snow in New Zealand?

Powder Alert!

Updated 26 April 01:51:41 UTC

Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 3 ski areas including Coronet Peak, 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 19 Ski Resorts including Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Mount Ruapehu, Treble Cone and Whakapapa.

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!

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Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Forecast Snow

Ski Resorts in New Zealand with most snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Roundhill9cm3in
Temple Basin15cm6in
Broken River14cm6in
Craigieburn14cm6in
Mount Cheeseman14cm6in
Mount Olympus (NZ)9cm3in
Ohau Snow Fields1cm-
Coronet Peak4cm2in
Mount Dobson1cm-
The Remarkables4cm2in

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Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth

New Zealand ski areas with the greatest reported snow depths.
Ski Resort Report Upper
Mount Lyford200cm79in
Mount Dobson120cm47in
Temple Basin105cm41in
Hanmer Springs50cm20in
Cardrona40cm16in
Rainbow35cm14in
Manganui30cm12in
Snow Farm5cm2in

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New Zealand Ski Resorts - Forecast Snow Comparison

The latest snow forecasts 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.

New Zealand Snow Forecasts
Ski Resort Forecast 48 HrFriSatSunMonTueWedThu 7 DaySnow Conditions
Broken River14cm6in 14cm6in -
Cardrona1cm1in 1cm1in 5cm2in Fresh Snow
Coronet Peak4cm2in 4cm2in -
Craigieburn14cm6in 14cm6in -
Fox Peak1cm-2cm1in -
Hanmer Springs---
Manganui---
Mount Cheeseman14cm6in 14cm6in -
Mount Dobson1cm- 1cm- -
Mount Hutt1cm-2cm1in Ski Area Closed
Mount Lyford--100cm39in Fresh Snow
Mount Olympus (NZ)9cm3in 9cm3in -
Mount Ruapehu1cm- 1cm- -
Ohau Snow Fields1cm- 1cm- -
Porter Heights1cm- 1cm- -
Rainbow4cm2in 4cm2in -
Roundhill6cm2in 9cm3in -
Snow Farm1cm1in 1cm1in -
Temple Basin15cm6in 15cm6in -
The Remarkables4cm2in 4cm2in Ski Area Closed
Treble Cone2cm1in 2cm1in -
Tukino---
Turoa---
Whakapapa1cm- 1cm- -

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 Forecast Table Key

  • Snow Forecast - links to 7-Day medium-range and 14-Day long-range Snow Forecasts.
  • 48 Hours - total snowfall forecast in the next 48 hours.
  • 7 Days - total snowfall possible over the next 7 days.
  • Status - ski area status (Open/Closed/Unknown).
  • Snow Conditions - current skiing conditions.

All Snow Forecasts beyond 2 days are subject to change. The multi-day snowfall totals above are the total quantity of fresh snow expected to fall, and do NOT account for settling and compaction that will occur.

 Canterbury Snow

Ski Resorts in Canterbury with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Craigieburn14cm6in
Fox Peak2cm1in
Mount Hutt2cm1in
Porter Heights1cm-

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 Otago Snow

Ski Resorts in Otago with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Coronet Peak4cm2in
The Remarkables4cm2in
Treble Cone2cm1in
Cardrona1cm1in
Snow Farm1cm1in

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 Manawatu-Wanganui Snow

Ski Resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Ohau Snow Fields1cm-
Mount Ruapehu1cm-
Whakapapa1cm-

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 Waikato Snow

Ski Resorts in Waikato with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Broken River14cm6in
Rainbow4cm2in

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