New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts
Which New Zealand ski resorts will get the most snow this week?
These are the top 4 ski resorts in New Zealand with the most snow expected over the next 7 days.
| Ski Area | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 1cm - | |||||||
| Porter Heights | 1cm - | |||||||
| Temple Basin | 1cm - | |||||||
| Whakapapa | 2cm 1in |
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 week, in at least 4 Ski Resorts including Mount Ruapehu, Porter Heights, Temple Basin and Whakapapa.
Forecast updated : 01 Nov 2026 13:51 UTC
How much snow is there in New Zealand?
The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Cardrona, which reports snow depths of 87cm 34in on upper slopes.
Snow report updated : 31 Oct 2026 22:20 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 : 31 Oct 2026 22:20 UTC
Which New Zealand ski resorts will get snow today (and tomorrow)?
These are the top 3 ski resorts in New Zealand with the most snow expected in the next 48 hours.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 1cm - | ||
| Temple Basin | 1cm - | ||
| Whakapapa | 2cm 1in |
Which New Zealand ski resorts have the deepest snow?
| Ski Resort Report | Upper |
|---|---|
| Cardrona | 87cm 34in |
| Whakapapa | 20cm 8in |
How do New Zealand ski resorts compare for forecast snow?
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 always check with the Tourist Office before travelling.
| Ski Area | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River | - | |||||||
| Cardrona | - | |||||||
| Coronet Peak | - | |||||||
| Craigieburn | - | |||||||
| Fox Peak | - | |||||||
| Hanmer Springs | - | |||||||
| Manganui | - | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | - | |||||||
| Mount Dobson | - | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | - | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | - | |||||||
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | - | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 1cm - | |||||||
| Ohau Snow Fields | - | |||||||
| Porter Heights | 1cm - | |||||||
| Rainbow | - | |||||||
| Roundhill | - | |||||||
| Snow Farm | - | |||||||
| Temple Basin | 1cm - | |||||||
| The Remarkables | - | |||||||
| Treble Cone | - | |||||||
| Tukino | - | |||||||
| Turoa | - | |||||||
| Whakapapa | 2cm 1in |
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 |
|---|---|
| Porter Heights | 1cm - |
Forecast updated : 01 Nov 2026 13:51 UTC
Otago Snow
There is no significant snow forecast for ski resorts in Otago today (Sunday 1st November).
Waikato Snow
There is no significant snow forecast for ski resorts in Waikato today (Sunday 1st November).
Manawatu-Wanganui Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 1cm - |
Forecast updated : 01 Nov 2026 13:51 UTC