Canterbury Snow
Where is there snow in Canterbury?
When will it snow in Canterbury?
The next notable snow forecast (for Mount Hutt) is 1cm 1in , expected on 31 August, with around 13cm 5in forecast over the next 7 days.
Forecast updated : 30 Aug 2026 19:45 UTC
How much snow is there in Canterbury?
The deepest snow in Canterbury is in Mount Hutt which is reporting snow depths of 189cm 74in on the upper slopes and 129cm 51in lower down.
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 Hutt | 129cm 51in | 189cm 74in |
| Porter Heights | 50cm 20in | 170cm 67in |
| Mount Lyford | 35cm 14in | 95cm 37in |
| Mount Cheeseman | 20cm 8in | 65cm 26in |
| Craigieburn | - | 59cm 23in |
| Hanmer Springs | 10cm 4in | 55cm 22in |
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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 | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Depth Hi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigieburn | - | 14cm 5in | 59cm 23in | |||||||
| Fox Peak | 1cm - | 18cm 7in | ||||||||
| Hanmer Springs | 1cm 1in | 11cm 5in | 55cm 22in | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | - | 9cm 4in | 65cm 26in | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 2cm 1in | 13cm 5in | 189cm 74in | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | - | 9cm 3in | 95cm 37in | |||||||
| Porter Heights | - | 2cm 1in | 170cm 67in |