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 | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardrona | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 14cm 5in | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 25cm 10in | |||||||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 16cm 6in | |||||||
| Porter Heights | 16cm 6in | |||||||
| Roundhill | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Temple Basin | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| The Remarkables | 16cm 6in | |||||||
| Treble Cone | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Whakapapa | 23cm 9in |
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 11 Ski Resorts including Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Treble Cone, Turoa and Whakapapa.
Forecast updated : 11 Sept 2026 18:48 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 189cm 74in on upper slopes and 129cm 51in lower down.
Snow report updated : 10 Sept 2026 23:53 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 : 10 Sept 2026 23:53 BST
Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast today and tomorrow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardrona | 1cm - | ||
| Coronet Peak | 1cm - | ||
| Manganui | 2cm 1in | ||
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 2cm 1in | ||
| Mount Ruapehu | 7cm 3in | ||
| Porter Heights | 1cm - | ||
| The Remarkables | 4cm 2in | ||
| Treble Cone | 1cm - | ||
| Tukino | 1cm - | ||
| Whakapapa | 5cm 2in |
Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth
| Ski Resort Report | Upper |
|---|---|
| Mount Hutt | 189cm 74in |
| Porter Heights | 170cm 67in |
| Treble Cone | 143cm 56in |
| Broken River | 125cm 49in |
| Cardrona | 115cm 45in |
| Temple Basin | 100cm 39in |
| Mount Dobson | 90cm 35in |
| Mount Lyford | 70cm 28in |
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 70cm 28in |
| Whakapapa | 67cm 26in |
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 | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Cardrona | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Coronet Peak | 9cm 4in | |||||||
| Craigieburn | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Fox Peak | 9cm 3in | |||||||
| Hanmer Springs | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Manganui | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | 9cm 3in | |||||||
| Mount Dobson | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 14cm 5in | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 6cm 2in | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 25cm 10in | |||||||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 16cm 6in | |||||||
| Porter Heights | 16cm 6in | |||||||
| Rainbow | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Roundhill | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Snow Farm | - | |||||||
| Temple Basin | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| The Remarkables | 16cm 6in | |||||||
| Treble Cone | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Tukino | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Turoa | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Whakapapa | 23cm 9in |
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 |
|---|---|
| Porter Heights | 16cm 6in |
| Mount Hutt | 14cm 5in |
| Fox Peak | 9cm 3in |
| Mount Cheeseman | 9cm 3in |
| Craigieburn | 8cm 3in |
Forecast updated : 11 Sept 2026 18:48 BST
Otago Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| The Remarkables | 16cm 6in |
| Treble Cone | 15cm 6in |
| Cardrona | 12cm 5in |
| Coronet Peak | 9cm 4in |
Forecast updated : 11 Sept 2026 18:48 BST
Waikato Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Broken River | 8cm 3in |
| Tukino | 7cm 3in |
| Manganui | 6cm 2in |
| Rainbow | 2cm 1in |
Forecast updated : 11 Sept 2026 18:48 BST
Manawatu-Wanganui Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 25cm 10in |
| Ohau Snow Fields | 16cm 6in |
| Turoa | 12cm 5in |
Forecast updated : 11 Sept 2026 18:48 BST