Canterbury Snow Reports
Where is there snow in Canterbury?
Powder Alert!
Updated 30 April 2025 08:54 UTC
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 6 ski areas including Fox Peak, Hanmer Springs, Mount Hutt, Mount Lyford and Porter Heights.
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When will it snow in Canterbury?
The next notable snow forecast (for Craigieburn) is 14cm 5in , expected on 30 April.
Forecast updated : 29 Apr 2025 20:34 UTC
How much snow is there in Canterbury?
The deepest snow in Canterbury is in Porter Heights which is reporting snow depths of 60cm 24in on the upper slopes and 10cm 4in lower down.
Snow report updated : 29 Apr 2025 21:17 UTC
When did it last snow in Canterbury?
We're sorry but we don't have a recent Snow Report from Canterbury.
Canterbury Ski Areas by Snow Depth
| Ski Resort Report | Valley | Depth Hi |
|---|---|---|
| Porter Heights | 10cm 4in | 60cm 24in |
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See below for Snow Forecasts for all ski resorts in Canterbury.
Snow Forecasts for the Ski Areas of Canterbury
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day | Depth Hi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigieburn | 18cm 7in | 18cm 7in | ||||||||
| Fox Peak | 19cm 7in | 19cm 7in | ||||||||
| Hanmer Springs | 63cm 25in | 63cm 25in | ||||||||
| Mount Hutt | 51cm 20in | 51cm 20in | ||||||||
| Mount Lyford | 46cm 18in | 46cm 18in | ||||||||
| Porter Heights | 51cm 20in | 51cm 20in | 60cm 24in |
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Off-Piste Safety in Canterbury
Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Canterbury, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.