New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts
Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast this week
| Ski Area | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanmer Springs | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 9cm 4in | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Temple Basin | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Treble Cone | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Tukino | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Turoa | 14cm 5in | |||||||
| Whakapapa | 13cm 5in |
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 11 Ski Resorts including Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Mount Ruapehu, Treble Cone and Whakapapa.
Forecast updated : 18 Jun 2026 17:54 UTC
How much snow is there in New Zealand?
The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Mount Lyford, which reports snow depths of 20cm 8in on upper slopes.
Snow report updated : 18 Jun 2026 17:30 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 : 18 Jun 2026 17:30 UTC
Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast today and tomorrow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardrona | 1cm - | ||
| Coronet Peak | 1cm - | ||
| Mount Hutt | 1cm - | ||
| Mount Ruapehu | 2cm 1in | ||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 1cm - | ||
| Porter Heights | 1cm - | ||
| Roundhill | 1cm - | ||
| The Remarkables | 3cm 1in | ||
| Treble Cone | 10cm 4in | ||
| Whakapapa | 2cm 1in |
Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth
| Ski Resort Report | Upper |
|---|---|
| Mount Lyford | 20cm 8in |
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 | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Cardrona | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Coronet Peak | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Craigieburn | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Fox Peak | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Hanmer Springs | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Manganui | 1cm - | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Mount Dobson | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 9cm 4in | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 1cm 1in | |||||||
| Porter Heights | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Rainbow | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Roundhill | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Snow Farm | - | |||||||
| Temple Basin | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| The Remarkables | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Treble Cone | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Tukino | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Turoa | 14cm 5in | |||||||
| Whakapapa | 13cm 5in |
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.
Canterbury Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Mount Hutt | 9cm 4in |
| Hanmer Springs | 8cm 3in |
| Mount Lyford | 7cm 3in |
| Craigieburn | 5cm 2in |
| Mount Cheeseman | 5cm 2in |
Forecast updated : 18 Jun 2026 17:54 UTC
Otago Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Treble Cone | 10cm 4in |
| The Remarkables | 7cm 3in |
| Cardrona | 2cm 1in |
| Coronet Peak | 2cm 1in |
Forecast updated : 18 Jun 2026 17:54 UTC
Waikato Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Tukino | 10cm 4in |
| Broken River | 5cm 2in |
| Rainbow | 4cm 2in |
| Manganui | 1cm - |
Forecast updated : 18 Jun 2026 17:54 UTC
Manawatu-Wanganui Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Turoa | 14cm 5in |
| Mount Ruapehu | 12cm 5in |
| Ohau Snow Fields | 1cm 1in |
Forecast updated : 18 Jun 2026 17:54 UTC