New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts
Where is there snow in New Zealand?
When will it next snow in New Zealand?
Snow is next forecast to fall in New Zealand over the next 2 days, in at least 18 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 Turoa, which reports snow depths of 228cm90in on upper slopes and 50cm20in 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 Resort Forecast | 7 Day |
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Cardrona | 6cm2in |
Snow Farm | 6cm2in |
Treble Cone | 6cm2in |
Mount Olympus (NZ) | 5cm2in |
The Remarkables | 5cm2in |
Temple Basin | 4cm2in |
Broken River | 3cm1in |
Craigieburn | 3cm1in |
Mount Cheeseman | 3cm1in |
Mount Lyford | 3cm1in |
°F / in / ft / miles°C / cm / m / km
Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth
Ski Resort Report | Upper |
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Turoa | 228cm90in |
Mount Hutt | 148cm58in |
Whakapapa | 137cm54in |
Mount Dobson | 120cm47in |
Temple Basin | 105cm41in |
Mount Olympus (NZ) | 100cm39in |
Ohau Snow Fields | 100cm39in |
Broken River | 90cm35in |
The Remarkables | 90cm35in |
Porter Heights | 70cm28in |
°F / in / ft / miles°C / cm / m / km
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 Resort Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day | Snow Conditions | |
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Broken River | 3cm1in | 3cm1in | 3cm1in Snow in last 48hrs | ||||||||
Cardrona | 6cm2in | 6cm2in | Ski Area Open | ||||||||
Coronet Peak | 2cm1in | 2cm1in | - | ||||||||
Craigieburn | 3cm1in | 3cm1in | - | ||||||||
Fox Peak | 1cm- | 1cm- | - | ||||||||
Hanmer Springs | 1cm- | 1cm- | - | ||||||||
Manganui | - | - | - | ||||||||
Mount Cheeseman | 3cm1in | 3cm1in | - | ||||||||
Mount Dobson | - | - | Ski Area Open | ||||||||
Mount Hutt | - | - | Ski Area Closed | ||||||||
Mount Lyford | 3cm1in | 3cm1in | - | ||||||||
Mount Olympus (NZ) | 5cm2in | 5cm2in | 2cm1in Snow in last 48hrs | ||||||||
Mount Ruapehu | 2cm1in | 2cm1in | - | ||||||||
Ohau Snow Fields | - | 1cm- | 5cm2in Snow in last 48hrs | ||||||||
Porter Heights | - | - | - | ||||||||
Rainbow | 2cm1in | 2cm1in | - | ||||||||
Roundhill | 3cm1in | 4cm2in | - | ||||||||
Snow Farm | 4cm1in | 6cm2in | - | ||||||||
Temple Basin | 4cm1in | 4cm2in | - | ||||||||
The Remarkables | 5cm2in | 5cm2in | 4cm2in Snow in last 48hrs | ||||||||
Treble Cone | 6cm2in | 6cm2in | - | ||||||||
Tukino | 1cm- | 1cm- | - | ||||||||
Turoa | - | - | 40cm16in Fresh Snow | ||||||||
Whakapapa | 2cm1in | 2cm1in | 3cm1in Fresh Snow |
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 Resort Forecast | 7 Day |
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Craigieburn | 3cm1in |
Mount Lyford | 3cm1in |
Fox Peak | 1cm- |
Hanmer Springs | 1cm- |
°F / in / ft / miles°C / cm / m / km
Otago Snow
Ski Resort Forecast | 7 Day |
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Cardrona | 6cm2in |
Snow Farm | 6cm2in |
Treble Cone | 6cm2in |
The Remarkables | 5cm2in |
Coronet Peak | 2cm1in |
°F / in / ft / miles°C / cm / m / km
Manawatu-Wanganui Snow
Ski Resort Forecast | 7 Day |
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Mount Ruapehu | 2cm1in |
Whakapapa | 2cm1in |
Ohau Snow Fields | 1cm- |
°F / in / ft / miles°C / cm / m / km
Waikato Snow
Ski Resort Forecast | 7 Day |
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Broken River | 3cm1in |
Rainbow | 2cm1in |
Tukino | 1cm- |
°F / in / ft / miles°C / cm / m / km