New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts
When will it next snow in New Zealand?
There is snow forecast to fall in New Zealand over the next week, in at least 10 Ski Resorts including Cardrona, Mount Dobson, Temple Basin, The Remarkables and Treble Cone.
How much snow is there in New Zealand?
The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Temple Basin, which reports snow depths of 300cm118in on upper slopes and 110cm43in lower down.
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!
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Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Forecast Snow
| Ski Resort Forecast | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Ohau Snow Fields | 5cm2in |
| Roundhill | 10cm4in |
| Mount Dobson | 1cm- |
| Broken River | 3cm1in |
| Cardrona | 7cm3in |
| Craigieburn | 3cm1in |
| Snow Farm | 7cm3in |
| Temple Basin | 14cm5in |
| The Remarkables | 11cm4in |
| Treble Cone | 8cm3in |
°F / in / ft / miles°C / cm / m / km
Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth
| Ski Resort Report | Upper |
|---|---|
| Temple Basin | 300cm118in |
| Craigieburn | 225cm89in |
| Mount Cheeseman | 225cm89in |
| Broken River | 220cm87in |
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 210cm83in |
| Snow Farm | 200cm79in |
| Mount Hutt | 198cm78in |
| Mount Dobson | 188cm74in |
| Porter Heights | 175cm69in |
| The Remarkables | 170cm67in |
°F / in / ft / miles°C / cm / m / km
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 Resort Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day | Snow Conditions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River | - | 3cm1in | - | ||||||||
| Cardrona | - | 7cm3in | Ski Area Open | ||||||||
| Coronet Peak | - | 4cm2in | Ski Area Closed | ||||||||
| Craigieburn | - | 3cm1in | 25cm10in Fresh Snow | ||||||||
| Fox Peak | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Hanmer Springs | - | - | 20cm8in Fresh Snow | ||||||||
| Manganui | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | - | 3cm1in | - | ||||||||
| Mount Dobson | - | 1cm- | Ski Area Open | ||||||||
| Mount Hutt | - | 1cm1in | Ski Area Closed | ||||||||
| Mount Lyford | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | - | 1cm- | - | ||||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Ohau Snow Fields | - | 5cm2in | 30cm12in Fresh Snow | ||||||||
| Porter Heights | - | 3cm1in | - | ||||||||
| Rainbow | - | - | 2cm1in Snow in last 48hrs | ||||||||
| Roundhill | - | 10cm4in | 15cm6in Fresh Snow | ||||||||
| Snow Farm | - | 7cm3in | - | ||||||||
| Temple Basin | - | 14cm5in | Ski Area Open | ||||||||
| The Remarkables | - | 11cm4in | Ski Area Open | ||||||||
| Treble Cone | - | 8cm3in | - | ||||||||
| Tukino | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Turoa | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Whakapapa | - | - | Ski Area Open | ||||||||
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.
Off Piste and Avalanche Safety
Ski Safe : If you intend to ski or snowboard off piste in New Zealand, you must check conditions locally before doing so. Always check the Avalanche Risk Level and carry appropriate avalanche safety equipment at all times.
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 Resort Forecast | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Craigieburn | 3cm1in |
°F / in / ft / miles°C / cm / m / km
Otago Snow
| Ski Resort Forecast | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Cardrona | 7cm3in |
| Snow Farm | 7cm3in |
| The Remarkables | 11cm4in |
| Treble Cone | 8cm3in |
°F / in / ft / miles°C / cm / m / km
Manawatu-Wanganui Snow
| Ski Resort Forecast | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Ohau Snow Fields | 5cm2in |
°F / in / ft / miles°C / cm / m / km
Waikato Snow
| Ski Resort Forecast | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Broken River | 3cm1in |
°F / in / ft / miles°C / cm / m / km