New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts
Powder in the Forecast!
Powder Alarms updated 17 September 2026 07:53 UTC
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for ski areas including Treble Cone.
Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast this week
| Ski Area | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardrona | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| Coronet Peak | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| Hanmer Springs | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 26cm 10in | |||||||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| Temple Basin | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| The Remarkables | 19cm 8in | |||||||
| Treble Cone | 26cm 10in | |||||||
| Whakapapa | 24cm 9in |
Where is there snow in New Zealand?
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, Treble Cone, Turoa and Whakapapa.
Forecast updated : 17 Sep 2026 06:46 UTC
How much snow is there in New Zealand?
The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Mount Hutt, which reports snow depths of 189cm 74in on upper slopes and 129cm 51in lower down.
Snow report updated : 17 Sep 2026 02:50 UTC
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 report updated : 17 Sep 2026 02:50 UTC
Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast today and tomorrow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardrona | 5cm 2in | ||
| Coronet Peak | 7cm 3in | ||
| Hanmer Springs | 6cm 2in | ||
| Mount Lyford | 7cm 3in | ||
| Mount Ruapehu | 9cm 4in | ||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 8cm 3in | ||
| Temple Basin | 4cm 2in | ||
| The Remarkables | 9cm 4in | ||
| Treble Cone | 13cm 5in | ||
| Whakapapa | 10cm 4in |
Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth
| Ski Resort Report | Upper |
|---|---|
| Mount Hutt | 189cm 74in |
| Porter Heights | 170cm 67in |
| Treble Cone | 150cm 59in |
| Cardrona | 112cm 44in |
| Broken River | 100cm 39in |
| Temple Basin | 100cm 39in |
| Mount Dobson | 90cm 35in |
| Mount Lyford | 70cm 28in |
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 70cm 28in |
| Whakapapa | 67cm 26in |
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.
| Ski Area | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Cardrona | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| Coronet Peak | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| Craigieburn | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Fox Peak | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Hanmer Springs | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| Manganui | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Mount Dobson | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 26cm 10in | |||||||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| Porter Heights | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Rainbow | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Roundhill | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Snow Farm | - | |||||||
| Temple Basin | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| The Remarkables | 19cm 8in | |||||||
| Treble Cone | 26cm 10in | |||||||
| Tukino | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Turoa | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Whakapapa | 24cm 9in |
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.
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.
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Canterbury Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Mount Lyford | 15cm 6in |
| Hanmer Springs | 13cm 5in |
| Mount Hutt | 4cm 2in |
| Craigieburn | 3cm 1in |
| Fox Peak | 3cm 1in |
Forecast updated : 17 Sep 2026 06:46 UTC
Otago Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Treble Cone | 26cm 10in |
| The Remarkables | 19cm 8in |
| Cardrona | 13cm 5in |
| Coronet Peak | 13cm 5in |
Forecast updated : 17 Sep 2026 06:46 UTC
Waikato Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Tukino | 7cm 3in |
| Manganui | 6cm 2in |
| Rainbow | 5cm 2in |
| Broken River | 2cm 1in |
Forecast updated : 17 Sep 2026 06:46 UTC
Manawatu-Wanganui Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 26cm 10in |
| Ohau Snow Fields | 13cm 5in |
| Turoa | 10cm 4in |
Forecast updated : 17 Sep 2026 06:46 UTC