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 | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigieburn | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Manganui | 9cm 3in | |||||||
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 22cm 9in | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 17cm 7in | |||||||
| Rainbow | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Temple Basin | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| The Remarkables | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Tukino | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Turoa | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Whakapapa | 20cm 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 10 Ski Resorts including Coronet Peak, Mount Ruapehu, Treble Cone, Turoa and Whakapapa.
Forecast updated : 01 Aug 2026 11:06 BST
How much snow is there in New Zealand?
The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Porter Heights, which reports snow depths of 170cm 67in on upper slopes and 50cm 20in lower down.
Snow report updated : 01 Aug 2026 09:04 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 : 01 Aug 2026 09:04 BST
Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast today and tomorrow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronet Peak | 1cm - | ||
| Manganui | 1cm - | ||
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 2cm 1in | ||
| Mount Ruapehu | 3cm 1in | ||
| Porter Heights | 1cm - | ||
| Temple Basin | 1cm 1in | ||
| The Remarkables | 2cm 1in | ||
| Treble Cone | 1cm - | ||
| Turoa | 1cm - | ||
| Whakapapa | 3cm 1in |
Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth
| Ski Resort Report | Upper |
|---|---|
| Porter Heights | 170cm 67in |
| Mount Hutt | 160cm 63in |
| Craigieburn | 130cm 51in |
| Mount Lyford | 125cm 49in |
| Broken River | 100cm 39in |
| The Remarkables | 95cm 37in |
| Mount Dobson | 90cm 35in |
| Roundhill | 75cm 30in |
| Whakapapa | 75cm 30in |
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 70cm 28in |
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 | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Cardrona | 1cm - | |||||||
| Coronet Peak | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Craigieburn | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Fox Peak | 1cm 1in | |||||||
| Hanmer Springs | 1cm - | |||||||
| Manganui | 9cm 3in | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Mount Dobson | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 22cm 9in | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 17cm 7in | |||||||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Porter Heights | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Rainbow | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Roundhill | 1cm - | |||||||
| Snow Farm | - | |||||||
| Temple Basin | 13cm 5in | |||||||
| The Remarkables | 3cm 1in | |||||||
| Treble Cone | 2cm 1in | |||||||
| Tukino | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Turoa | 10cm 4in | |||||||
| Whakapapa | 20cm 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.
Canterbury Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Craigieburn | 3cm 1in |
| Mount Cheeseman | 2cm 1in |
| Mount Hutt | 2cm 1in |
| Mount Lyford | 2cm 1in |
| Porter Heights | 2cm 1in |
Forecast updated : 01 Aug 2026 11:06 BST
Otago Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| The Remarkables | 3cm 1in |
| Coronet Peak | 2cm 1in |
| Treble Cone | 2cm 1in |
| Cardrona | 1cm - |
Forecast updated : 01 Aug 2026 11:06 BST
Waikato Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Tukino | 12cm 5in |
| Manganui | 9cm 3in |
| Rainbow | 5cm 2in |
| Broken River | 2cm 1in |
Forecast updated : 01 Aug 2026 11:06 BST
Manawatu-Wanganui Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 17cm 7in |
| Turoa | 10cm 4in |
| Ohau Snow Fields | 2cm 1in |
Forecast updated : 01 Aug 2026 11:06 BST