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 | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanmer Springs | 9cm 3in | |||||||
| Manganui | 9cm 3in | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 9cm 3in | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 34cm 13in | |||||||
| Temple Basin | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Tukino | 31cm 12in | |||||||
| Turoa | 21cm 8in | |||||||
| Whakapapa | 23cm 9in |
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 16 Ski Resorts including Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Mount Ruapehu, Turoa and Whakapapa.
Forecast updated : 02 Aug 2026 18:54 UTC
How much snow is there in New Zealand?
The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Porter Heights, which reports snow depths of 170cm 67in on upper slopes and 50cm 20in lower down.
Snow report updated : 02 Aug 2026 08:02 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 : 02 Aug 2026 08:02 UTC
Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast today and tomorrow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craigieburn | 2cm 1in | ||
| Hanmer Springs | 6cm 2in | ||
| Manganui | 1cm 1in | ||
| Mount Lyford | 6cm 3in | ||
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 2cm 1in | ||
| Mount Ruapehu | 7cm 3in | ||
| Porter Heights | 1cm 1in | ||
| The Remarkables | 3cm 1in | ||
| Turoa | 3cm 1in | ||
| Whakapapa | 5cm 2in |
Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth
| Ski Resort Report | Upper |
|---|---|
| Porter Heights | 170cm 67in |
| Mount Hutt | 169cm 67in |
| Craigieburn | 130cm 51in |
| Broken River | 125cm 49in |
| Mount Lyford | 125cm 49in |
| The Remarkables | 95cm 37in |
| Mount Dobson | 90cm 35in |
| Treble Cone | 85cm 33in |
| Roundhill | 75cm 30in |
| Whakapapa | 75cm 30in |
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 | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Cardrona | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Coronet Peak | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Craigieburn | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Fox Peak | 1cm - | |||||||
| Hanmer Springs | 9cm 3in | |||||||
| Manganui | 9cm 3in | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Mount Dobson | 1cm - | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | 11cm 4in | |||||||
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 9cm 3in | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 34cm 13in | |||||||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 4cm 1in | |||||||
| Porter Heights | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Rainbow | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Roundhill | 1cm - | |||||||
| Snow Farm | - | |||||||
| Temple Basin | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| The Remarkables | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Treble Cone | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Tukino | 31cm 12in | |||||||
| Turoa | 21cm 8in | |||||||
| Whakapapa | 23cm 9in |
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 Lyford | 9cm 3in |
| Hanmer Springs | 7cm 3in |
| Mount Hutt | 5cm 2in |
| Craigieburn | 7cm 3in |
| Fox Peak | 3cm 1in |
Forecast updated : 02 Aug 2026 17:55 UTC
Otago Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| The Remarkables | 4cm 2in |
| Treble Cone | 2cm 1in |
| Coronet Peak | 1cm - |
Forecast updated : 02 Aug 2026 17:55 UTC
Waikato Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Manganui | 9cm 3in |
| Tukino | 8cm 3in |
| Broken River | 1cm - |
| Rainbow | 1cm - |
Forecast updated : 02 Aug 2026 17:55 UTC
Manawatu-Wanganui Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 16cm 6in |
| Turoa | 13cm 5in |
| Ohau Snow Fields | 2cm 1in |
Forecast updated : 02 Aug 2026 17:55 UTC