New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts
Powder in the Forecast!
Powder Alarms updated 12 July 2026 08:15 BST
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 6 ski areas including Coronet Peak, Fox Peak, Roundhill, Temple Basin and Treble Cone.
Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast this week
| Ski Area | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Cardrona | 16cm 6in | |||||||
| Coronet Peak | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Craigieburn | 14cm 5in | |||||||
| Fox Peak | 21cm 8in | |||||||
| Mount Dobson | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 26cm 10in | |||||||
| Roundhill | 20cm 8in | |||||||
| Temple Basin | 19cm 8in | |||||||
| Treble Cone | 35cm 14in |
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 22 Ski Resorts including Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Treble Cone, Turoa and Whakapapa.
Forecast updated : 12 Jul 2026 07:47 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 175cm 69in on upper slopes and 55cm 22in lower down.
Snow report updated : 12 Jul 2026 02:02 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 : 12 Jul 2026 02:02 BST
Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast today and tomorrow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | Su | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardrona | 14cm 6in | ||
| Coronet Peak | 14cm 5in | ||
| Craigieburn | 11cm 4in | ||
| Fox Peak | 10cm 4in | ||
| Mount Dobson | 13cm 5in | ||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 24cm 9in | ||
| Roundhill | 19cm 7in | ||
| Temple Basin | 17cm 7in | ||
| The Remarkables | 10cm 4in | ||
| Treble Cone | 31cm 12in |
Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth
| Ski Resort Report | Upper |
|---|---|
| Mount Lyford | 175cm 69in |
| Mount Hutt | 133cm 52in |
| Hanmer Springs | 120cm 47in |
| Porter Heights | 120cm 47in |
| Roundhill | 85cm 33in |
| Broken River | 70cm 28in |
| Craigieburn | 60cm 24in |
| The Remarkables | 60cm 24in |
| Treble Cone | 52cm 20in |
| Cardrona | 37cm 15in |
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 | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Cardrona | 16cm 6in | |||||||
| Coronet Peak | 18cm 7in | |||||||
| Craigieburn | 14cm 5in | |||||||
| Fox Peak | 21cm 8in | |||||||
| Hanmer Springs | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Manganui | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Mount Dobson | 15cm 6in | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 8cm 3in | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 26cm 10in | |||||||
| Porter Heights | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Rainbow | 1cm 1in | |||||||
| Roundhill | 20cm 8in | |||||||
| Snow Farm | - | |||||||
| Temple Basin | 19cm 8in | |||||||
| The Remarkables | 11cm 5in | |||||||
| Treble Cone | 35cm 14in | |||||||
| Tukino | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Turoa | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Whakapapa | 10cm 4in |
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 |
|---|---|
| Fox Peak | 21cm 8in |
| Craigieburn | 14cm 5in |
| Mount Cheeseman | 12cm 5in |
| Mount Hutt | 10cm 4in |
| Porter Heights | 3cm 1in |
Forecast updated : 12 Jul 2026 07:47 BST
Otago Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Treble Cone | 35cm 14in |
| Coronet Peak | 18cm 7in |
| Cardrona | 16cm 6in |
| The Remarkables | 11cm 5in |
Forecast updated : 12 Jul 2026 07:47 BST
Waikato Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Broken River | 12cm 5in |
| Manganui | 3cm 1in |
| Tukino | 3cm 1in |
| Rainbow | 1cm 1in |
Forecast updated : 12 Jul 2026 07:47 BST
Manawatu-Wanganui Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Ohau Snow Fields | 26cm 10in |
| Mount Ruapehu | 10cm 4in |
| Turoa | 4cm 2in |
Forecast updated : 12 Jul 2026 07:47 BST