New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts
Powder in the Forecast!
Powder Alarms updated 21 August 2026 16:50 BST
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 12 ski areas including Broken River, Cardrona, Mount Ruapehu, The Remarkables and Treble Cone.
Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast this week
| Ski Area | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River | 70cm 28in | |||||||
| Craigieburn | 63cm 25in | |||||||
| Fox Peak | 49cm 19in | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | 70cm 28in | |||||||
| Mount Dobson | 45cm 18in | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 73cm 29in | |||||||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 45cm 18in | |||||||
| Roundhill | 69cm 27in | |||||||
| Temple Basin | 87cm 34in | |||||||
| Treble Cone | 70cm 28in |
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 22 Ski Resorts including Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Treble Cone, Turoa and Whakapapa.
Forecast updated : 21 Aug 2026 15:46 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 180cm 71in on upper slopes and 120cm 47in lower down.
Snow report updated : 21 Aug 2026 12:38 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 : 21 Aug 2026 12:38 BST
Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast today and tomorrow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardrona | 11cm 4in | ||
| Mount Hutt | 11cm 4in | ||
| Mount Ruapehu | 22cm 9in | ||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 21cm 8in | ||
| Rainbow | 11cm 4in | ||
| Roundhill | 12cm 5in | ||
| Temple Basin | 17cm 7in | ||
| The Remarkables | 17cm 7in | ||
| Treble Cone | 24cm 9in | ||
| Whakapapa | 27cm 11in |
Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth
| Ski Resort Report | Upper |
|---|---|
| Mount Hutt | 180cm 71in |
| Porter Heights | 170cm 67in |
| Mount Lyford | 165cm 65in |
| Broken River | 125cm 49in |
| Craigieburn | 100cm 39in |
| Temple Basin | 100cm 39in |
| Treble Cone | 92cm 36in |
| Mount Dobson | 90cm 35in |
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 75cm 30in |
| Roundhill | 75cm 30in |
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 | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River | 70cm 28in | |||||||
| Cardrona | 22cm 9in | |||||||
| Coronet Peak | 24cm 9in | |||||||
| Craigieburn | 63cm 25in | |||||||
| Fox Peak | 49cm 19in | |||||||
| Hanmer Springs | 36cm 14in | |||||||
| Manganui | 1cm - | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | 70cm 28in | |||||||
| Mount Dobson | 45cm 18in | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 73cm 29in | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | 26cm 10in | |||||||
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 29cm 11in | |||||||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 45cm 18in | |||||||
| Porter Heights | 40cm 16in | |||||||
| Rainbow | 27cm 10in | |||||||
| Roundhill | 69cm 27in | |||||||
| Snow Farm | - | |||||||
| Temple Basin | 87cm 34in | |||||||
| The Remarkables | 27cm 11in | |||||||
| Treble Cone | 70cm 28in | |||||||
| Tukino | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Turoa | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Whakapapa | 37cm 14in |
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.
Canterbury Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Mount Hutt | 73cm 29in |
| Mount Cheeseman | 70cm 28in |
| Craigieburn | 63cm 25in |
| Fox Peak | 49cm 19in |
| Porter Heights | 40cm 16in |
Forecast updated : 21 Aug 2026 15:45 BST
Otago Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Treble Cone | 70cm 28in |
| The Remarkables | 27cm 11in |
| Coronet Peak | 24cm 9in |
| Cardrona | 22cm 9in |
Forecast updated : 21 Aug 2026 15:45 BST
Waikato Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Broken River | 70cm 28in |
| Rainbow | 27cm 10in |
| Tukino | 5cm 2in |
| Manganui | 1cm - |
Forecast updated : 21 Aug 2026 15:46 BST
Manawatu-Wanganui Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Ohau Snow Fields | 45cm 18in |
| Mount Ruapehu | 29cm 11in |
| Turoa | 5cm 2in |
Forecast updated : 21 Aug 2026 15:45 BST