Canterbury Snow
Powder in the Forecast!
Powder Alarms updated 17 April 2026 11:52 UTC
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 4 ski areas including Fox Peak, Hanmer Springs, Mount Hutt and Mount Lyford.
Where is there snow in Canterbury?
When will it snow in Canterbury?
The next notable snow forecast (for Fox Peak) is 7cm 3in , expected on 19 April, with around 42cm 17in forecast over the next 7 days.
Forecast updated : 17 Apr 2026 07:41 UTC
How much snow is there in Canterbury?
We don't have current snow depths for Canterbury but you can use the link below to view snow depth at other New Zealand Ski Resorts.
When did it last snow in Canterbury?
We're sorry but we don't have a recent Snow Report from Canterbury.
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See below for Snow Forecasts for all ski resorts in Canterbury.
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Snow Forecasts for the Ski Areas of Canterbury
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Depth Hi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigieburn | - | 18cm 7in | ||||||||
| Fox Peak | 7cm 3in | 42cm 17in | ||||||||
| Hanmer Springs | - | 58cm 23in | ||||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | 1cm - | 17cm 7in | ||||||||
| Mount Hutt | 2cm 1in | 55cm 21in | ||||||||
| Mount Lyford | - | 40cm 16in | ||||||||
| Porter Heights | 1cm 1in | 18cm 7in |