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New Zealand Snow Forecasts - Saturday 27th July 2024

Snow Mail

New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts

Where is there snow in New Zealand?

When will it next snow in New Zealand?

Snow is next forecast to fall in New Zealand over the next 2 days, in at least 8 Ski Resorts including Broken River, Mount Dobson, Ohau Snow Fields, Roundhill and Temple Basin.

How much snow is there in New Zealand?

The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Mount Hutt, which reports snow depths of 73cm29in on upper slopes and 40cm16in 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 Resorts in New Zealand with most snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Ohau Snow Fields70cm28in
Mount Hutt51cm20in
Fox Peak60cm24in
Treble Cone43cm17in
Cardrona41cm16in
Snow Farm39cm15in
Craigieburn19cm7in
Mount Cheeseman19cm7in
Mount Dobson28cm11in
Mount Ruapehu30cm12in

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Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth

New Zealand ski areas with the greatest reported snow depths.
Ski Resort Report Upper
Mount Hutt73cm29in
Ohau Snow Fields65cm26in
Snow Farm60cm24in
Coronet Peak50cm20in
Hanmer Springs50cm20in
The Remarkables50cm20in
Turoa46cm18in
Mount Dobson45cm18in
Cardrona40cm16in
Craigieburn31cm12in

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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.

New Zealand Snow Forecasts
Ski Resort Forecast 48 HrSatSunMonTueWedThuFri 7 DaySnow Conditions
Broken River2cm1in 20cm8in -
Cardrona-41cm16in Ski Area Open
Coronet Peak-29cm12in Ski Area Open
Craigieburn2cm1in 19cm7in -
Fox Peak-60cm24in -
Hanmer Springs-18cm7in -
Manganui---
Mount Cheeseman2cm1in 19cm7in -
Mount Dobson1cm- 28cm11in Ski Area Open
Mount Hutt-51cm20in Ski Area Open
Mount Lyford-21cm8in -
Mount Olympus (NZ)1cm- 7cm3in -
Mount Ruapehu-30cm12in -
Ohau Snow Fields-70cm28in Ski Area Open
Porter Heights-21cm8in Ski Area Open
Rainbow-10cm4in Ski Area Open
Roundhill4cm2in 27cm11in Ski Area Open
Snow Farm2cm1in 39cm15in -
Temple Basin3cm1in 18cm7in -
The Remarkables-30cm12in Ski Area Open
Treble Cone-43cm17in -
Tukino-3cm1in -
Turoa-13cm5in Ski Area Open
Whakapapa-30cm12in 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 Resorts in Canterbury with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Mount Hutt51cm20in
Fox Peak60cm24in
Craigieburn19cm7in
Mount Lyford21cm8in
Porter Heights21cm8in

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 Otago Snow

Ski Resorts in Otago with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Treble Cone43cm17in
Cardrona41cm16in
Snow Farm39cm15in
Coronet Peak29cm12in
The Remarkables30cm12in

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 Manawatu-Wanganui Snow

Ski Resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Ohau Snow Fields70cm28in
Mount Ruapehu30cm12in
Whakapapa30cm12in
Turoa13cm5in

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 Waikato Snow

Ski Resorts in Waikato with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Broken River20cm8in
Rainbow10cm4in
Tukino3cm1in

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