New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts
Powder in the Forecast!
Powder Alarms updated 21 April 2026 23:09 BST
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 4 ski areas including Hanmer Springs, Mount Lyford, Mount Ruapehu and Whakapapa.
Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast this week
| Ski Area | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Craigieburn | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Hanmer Springs | 22cm 9in | |||||||
| Manganui | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Tukino | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Turoa | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Whakapapa | 21cm 8in |
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 18 Ski Resorts including Mount Dobson, Mount Ruapehu, Porter Heights, Turoa and Whakapapa.
Forecast updated : 21 Apr 2026 21:43 BST
How much snow is there in New Zealand?
The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Cardrona, which reports snow depths of 95cm 37in on upper slopes.
Snow report updated : 21 Apr 2026 22:30 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 Apr 2026 22:30 BST
Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast today and tomorrow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River | 3cm 1in | ||
| Craigieburn | 3cm 1in | ||
| Hanmer Springs | 22cm 9in | ||
| Manganui | 5cm 2in | ||
| Mount Hutt | 5cm 2in | ||
| Mount Lyford | 15cm 6in | ||
| Mount Ruapehu | 18cm 7in | ||
| Tukino | 4cm 2in | ||
| Turoa | 7cm 3in | ||
| Whakapapa | 21cm 8in |
Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth
| Ski Resort Report | Upper |
|---|---|
| Cardrona | 95cm 37in |
| Whakapapa | 50cm 20in |
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 | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Cardrona | - | |||||||
| Coronet Peak | - | |||||||
| Craigieburn | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Fox Peak | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Hanmer Springs | 22cm 9in | |||||||
| Manganui | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Mount Dobson | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | - | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 1cm - | |||||||
| Porter Heights | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Rainbow | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Roundhill | 1cm - | |||||||
| Snow Farm | - | |||||||
| Temple Basin | 1cm - | |||||||
| The Remarkables | - | |||||||
| Treble Cone | - | |||||||
| Tukino | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Turoa | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Whakapapa | 21cm 8in |
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 |
|---|---|
| Hanmer Springs | 22cm 9in |
| Mount Lyford | 15cm 6in |
| Mount Hutt | 5cm 2in |
| Craigieburn | 3cm 1in |
| Mount Cheeseman | 3cm 1in |
Forecast updated : 21 Apr 2026 21:43 BST
Otago Snow
There is no significant snow forecast for ski resorts in Otago today (Tuesday 21st April).
Waikato Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Manganui | 5cm 2in |
| Tukino | 4cm 2in |
| Broken River | 3cm 1in |
| Rainbow | 2cm 1in |
Forecast updated : 21 Apr 2026 21:43 BST
Manawatu-Wanganui Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 18cm 7in |
| Turoa | 7cm 3in |
| Ohau Snow Fields | 1cm - |
Forecast updated : 21 Apr 2026 21:43 BST