New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts
Powder in the Forecast!
Powder Alarms updated 22 June 2026 03:58 BST
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 5 ski areas including Hanmer Springs, Mount Lyford, Mount Ruapehu, Rainbow and Whakapapa.
Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast this week
| Ski Area | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanmer Springs | 38cm 15in | |||||||
| Manganui | 41cm 16in | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | 44cm 17in | |||||||
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 45cm 18in | |||||||
| Porter Heights | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Rainbow | 20cm 8in | |||||||
| Tukino | 26cm 10in | |||||||
| Turoa | 27cm 11in | |||||||
| Whakapapa | 30cm 12in |
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 14 Ski Resorts including Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Treble Cone, Turoa and Whakapapa.
Forecast updated : 22 Jun 2026 02:54 BST
How much snow is there in New Zealand?
The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Mount Lyford, which reports snow depths of 20cm 8in on upper slopes.
Snow report updated : 22 Jun 2026 02:30 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 : 22 Jun 2026 02:30 BST
Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast today and tomorrow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardrona | 2cm 1in | ||
| Coronet Peak | 3cm 1in | ||
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 5cm 2in | ||
| Mount Ruapehu | 7cm 3in | ||
| Temple Basin | 2cm 1in | ||
| The Remarkables | 3cm 1in | ||
| Treble Cone | 2cm 1in | ||
| Tukino | 10cm 4in | ||
| Turoa | 2cm 1in | ||
| Whakapapa | 9cm 4in |
Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth
| Ski Resort Report | Upper |
|---|---|
| Mount Lyford | 20cm 8in |
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 | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Cardrona | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Coronet Peak | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Craigieburn | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Fox Peak | 1cm - | |||||||
| Hanmer Springs | 38cm 15in | |||||||
| Manganui | 41cm 16in | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Mount Dobson | 1cm - | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | 44cm 17in | |||||||
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 45cm 18in | |||||||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Porter Heights | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Rainbow | 20cm 8in | |||||||
| Roundhill | 1cm 1in | |||||||
| Snow Farm | - | |||||||
| Temple Basin | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| The Remarkables | 7cm 3in | |||||||
| Treble Cone | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Tukino | 26cm 10in | |||||||
| Turoa | 27cm 11in | |||||||
| Whakapapa | 30cm 12in |
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 Lyford | 44cm 17in |
| Hanmer Springs | 38cm 15in |
| Porter Heights | 7cm 3in |
| Craigieburn | 5cm 2in |
| Mount Cheeseman | 5cm 2in |
Forecast updated : 22 Jun 2026 02:54 BST
Otago Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| The Remarkables | 7cm 3in |
| Cardrona | 4cm 2in |
| Coronet Peak | 4cm 2in |
| Treble Cone | 3cm 1in |
Forecast updated : 22 Jun 2026 02:54 BST
Waikato Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Manganui | 41cm 16in |
| Tukino | 26cm 10in |
| Rainbow | 20cm 8in |
| Broken River | 8cm 3in |
Forecast updated : 22 Jun 2026 01:42 BST
Manawatu-Wanganui Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 45cm 18in |
| Turoa | 27cm 11in |
| Ohau Snow Fields | 2cm 1in |
Forecast updated : 22 Jun 2026 02:54 BST