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New Zealand Snow Forecasts - Sunday 1st October 2023

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 Resorts in New Zealand with most snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Cardrona6cm2in
Snow Farm6cm2in
Treble Cone6cm2in
Mount Olympus (NZ)5cm2in
The Remarkables5cm2in
Temple Basin4cm2in
Broken River3cm1in
Craigieburn3cm1in
Mount Cheeseman3cm1in
Mount Lyford3cm1in

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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
Turoa228cm90in
Mount Hutt148cm58in
Whakapapa137cm54in
Mount Dobson120cm47in
Temple Basin105cm41in
Mount Olympus (NZ)100cm39in
Ohau Snow Fields100cm39in
Broken River90cm35in
The Remarkables90cm35in
Porter Heights70cm28in

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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 HrSunMonTueWedThuFriSat 7 DaySnow Conditions
Broken River3cm1in 3cm1in 3cm1in Snow in last 48hrs
Cardrona6cm2in 6cm2in Ski Area Open
Coronet Peak2cm1in 2cm1in -
Craigieburn3cm1in 3cm1in -
Fox Peak1cm-1cm--
Hanmer Springs1cm-1cm--
Manganui---
Mount Cheeseman3cm1in 3cm1in -
Mount Dobson--Ski Area Open
Mount Hutt--Ski Area Closed
Mount Lyford3cm1in 3cm1in -
Mount Olympus (NZ)5cm2in 5cm2in 2cm1in Snow in last 48hrs
Mount Ruapehu2cm1in 2cm1in -
Ohau Snow Fields-1cm- 5cm2in Snow in last 48hrs
Porter Heights---
Rainbow2cm1in 2cm1in -
Roundhill3cm1in 4cm2in -
Snow Farm4cm1in 6cm2in -
Temple Basin4cm1in 4cm2in -
The Remarkables5cm2in 5cm2in 4cm2in Snow in last 48hrs
Treble Cone6cm2in 6cm2in -
Tukino1cm-1cm--
Turoa--40cm16in Fresh Snow
Whakapapa2cm1in 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 Resorts in Canterbury with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Craigieburn3cm1in
Mount Lyford3cm1in
Fox Peak1cm-
Hanmer Springs1cm-

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 Otago Snow

Ski Resorts in Otago with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Cardrona6cm2in
Snow Farm6cm2in
Treble Cone6cm2in
The Remarkables5cm2in
Coronet Peak2cm1in

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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
Mount Ruapehu2cm1in
Whakapapa2cm1in
Ohau Snow Fields1cm-

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 Waikato Snow

Ski Resorts in Waikato with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Broken River3cm1in
Rainbow2cm1in
Tukino1cm-

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