New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts
Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast this week
| Ski Area | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River | 1cm - | |||||||
| Craigieburn | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Hanmer Springs | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 4cm 1in | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Treble Cone | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Tukino | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Turoa | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Whakapapa | 2cm 1in |
Where is there snow in New Zealand?
When will it next snow in New Zealand?
There is snow forecast to fall in New Zealand over the next 2 days, in at least 17 Ski Resorts including Mount Dobson, Mount Ruapehu, Treble Cone, Turoa and Whakapapa.
Forecast updated : 01 Oct 2026 22:54 BST
How much snow is there in New Zealand?
The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Mount Hutt, which reports snow depths of 195cm 77in on upper slopes and 119cm 47in lower down.
Snow report updated : 01 Oct 2026 18:41 BST
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!
Snow report updated : 01 Oct 2026 18:41 BST
Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast today and tomorrow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River | 1cm - | ||
| Craigieburn | 2cm 1in | ||
| Hanmer Springs | 4cm 2in | ||
| Mount Hutt | 4cm 1in | ||
| Mount Lyford | 5cm 2in | ||
| Mount Ruapehu | 3cm 1in | ||
| Treble Cone | 2cm 1in | ||
| Tukino | 6cm 2in | ||
| Turoa | 8cm 3in | ||
| Whakapapa | 2cm 1in |
Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth
| Ski Resort Report | Upper |
|---|---|
| Mount Hutt | 195cm 77in |
| Cardrona | 112cm 44in |
| Temple Basin | 100cm 39in |
| Ohau Snow Fields | 90cm 35in |
| Broken River | 80cm 31in |
| Whakapapa | 67cm 26in |
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 60cm 24in |
| Roundhill | 45cm 18in |
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 Area | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River | 1cm - | |||||||
| Cardrona | - | |||||||
| Coronet Peak | - | |||||||
| Craigieburn | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Fox Peak | 1cm - | |||||||
| Hanmer Springs | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Manganui | - | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | 1cm 1in | |||||||
| Mount Dobson | 1cm - | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 4cm 1in | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 1cm - | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 1cm - | |||||||
| Porter Heights | 1cm 1in | |||||||
| Rainbow | - | |||||||
| Roundhill | 1cm - | |||||||
| Snow Farm | - | |||||||
| Temple Basin | - | |||||||
| The Remarkables | - | |||||||
| Treble Cone | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Tukino | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Turoa | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Whakapapa | 2cm 1in |
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.
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.
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Canterbury Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Mount Lyford | 5cm 2in |
| Hanmer Springs | 4cm 2in |
| Mount Hutt | 4cm 1in |
| Craigieburn | 2cm 1in |
| Fox Peak | 1cm - |
Forecast updated : 01 Oct 2026 22:54 BST
Otago Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Treble Cone | 3cm 1in |
Forecast updated : 01 Oct 2026 22:54 BST
Waikato Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Tukino | 6cm 2in |
| Broken River | 1cm - |
Forecast updated : 01 Oct 2026 22:54 BST
Manawatu-Wanganui Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Turoa | 8cm 3in |
| Mount Ruapehu | 3cm 1in |
| Ohau Snow Fields | 1cm - |
Forecast updated : 01 Oct 2026 22:54 BST