Canterbury Snow
Where is there snow in Canterbury?
When will it snow in Canterbury?
The next notable snow forecast (for Porter Heights) is 2cm 1in , expected on 19 July.
Forecast updated : 16 Jul 2026 19:42 UTC
How much snow is there in Canterbury?
The deepest snow in Canterbury is in Mount Lyford which is reporting snow depths of 165cm 65in on the upper slopes and 45cm 18in lower down.
Snow report updated : 15 Jul 2026 19:03 UTC
When did it last snow in Canterbury?
We're sorry but we don't have a recent Snow Report from Canterbury.
Top 6 Canterbury Ski Areas by Snow Depth
| Ski Resort Report | Valley | Depth Hi |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Lyford | 45cm 18in | 165cm 65in |
| Mount Hutt | 78cm 31in | 133cm 52in |
| Porter Heights | 60cm 24in | 120cm 47in |
| Hanmer Springs | 40cm 16in | 80cm 31in |
| Craigieburn | 20cm 8in | 60cm 24in |
| Mount Cheeseman | 5cm 2in | 15cm 6in |
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See below for Snow Forecasts for all ski resorts in Canterbury.
Snow Forecasts for the Ski Areas of Canterbury
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Depth Hi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigieburn | - | 3cm 1in | 60cm 24in | |||||||
| Fox Peak | - | 4cm 2in | ||||||||
| Hanmer Springs | - | 2cm 1in | 80cm 31in | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | - | 4cm 2in | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | - | 5cm 2in | 133cm 52in | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | - | 1cm 1in | 165cm 65in | |||||||
| Porter Heights | - | 4cm 1in | 120cm 47in |