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 | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardrona | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Hanmer Springs | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 9cm 4in | |||||||
| Porter Heights | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Roundhill | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| The Remarkables | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Turoa | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Whakapapa | 8cm 3in |
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 week, in at least 21 Ski Resorts including Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Treble Cone, Turoa and Whakapapa.
Forecast updated : 04 May 2026 15:42 UTC
How much snow is there in New Zealand?
The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Cardrona, which reports snow depths of 95cm 37in on upper slopes.
Snow report updated : 04 May 2026 13:30 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 : 04 May 2026 13:30 UTC
Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth
| Ski Resort Report | Upper |
|---|---|
| Cardrona | 95cm 37in |
| Mount Hutt | 60cm 24in |
| Whakapapa | 50cm 20in |
| Hanmer Springs | 30cm 12in |
| Treble Cone | 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 | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River | 1cm 1in | |||||||
| Cardrona | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Coronet Peak | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Craigieburn | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Fox Peak | 1cm 1in | |||||||
| Hanmer Springs | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Manganui | 1cm - | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Mount Dobson | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 1cm - | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 9cm 4in | |||||||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Porter Heights | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Rainbow | - | |||||||
| Roundhill | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Snow Farm | - | |||||||
| Temple Basin | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| The Remarkables | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Treble Cone | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Tukino | - | |||||||
| Turoa | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Whakapapa | 8cm 3in |
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 Hutt | 7cm 3in |
| Porter Heights | 7cm 3in |
| Hanmer Springs | 3cm 1in |
| Mount Lyford | 3cm 1in |
| Craigieburn | 2cm 1in |
Forecast updated : 04 May 2026 14:43 UTC
Otago Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| The Remarkables | 8cm 3in |
| Cardrona | 7cm 3in |
| Treble Cone | 3cm 1in |
| Coronet Peak | 2cm 1in |
Forecast updated : 04 May 2026 14:43 UTC
Waikato Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Broken River | 1cm 1in |
| Manganui | 1cm - |
Forecast updated : 04 May 2026 14:43 UTC
Manawatu-Wanganui Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 9cm 4in |
| Turoa | 5cm 2in |
| Ohau Snow Fields | 2cm 1in |
Forecast updated : 04 May 2026 14:43 UTC