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New Zealand Snow Forecasts - Tuesday 21st March 2023

New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts

Where is there snow in New Zealand?

Powder Alert!

Updated 21 March 05:19:54 GMT

Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for ski areas including Coronet Peak.

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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 23 Ski Resorts including Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Treble Cone, Turoa and Whakapapa.

How much snow is there in New Zealand?

The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Snow Farm, which reports snow depths of 200cm79in on upper slopes and 90cm35in lower down.

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!

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Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Forecast Snow

Ski Resorts in New Zealand with most snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Ohau Snow Fields16cm6in
Coronet Peak26cm10in
Mount Lyford14cm5in
The Remarkables22cm9in
Mount Ruapehu7cm3in
Whakapapa7cm3in
Tukino3cm1in
Broken River15cm6in
Craigieburn15cm6in
Mount Cheeseman15cm6in

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Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth

New Zealand ski areas with the greatest reported snow depths.
Ski Resort Report Upper
Snow Farm200cm79in
Temple Basin150cm59in
Mount Cheeseman100cm39in
Cardrona77cm30in
Craigieburn60cm24in
Rainbow40cm16in

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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.

New Zealand Snow Forecasts
Ski Resort Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 DaySnow Conditions
Broken River14cm6in 15cm6in -
Cardrona9cm3in 9cm3in -
Coronet Peak25cm10in 26cm10in Ski Area Open
Craigieburn14cm6in 15cm6in -
Fox Peak3cm1in 3cm1in -
Hanmer Springs3cm1in 4cm2in -
Manganui---
Mount Cheeseman14cm6in 15cm6in -
Mount Dobson4cm2in 4cm2in -
Mount Hutt11cm4in 11cm4in -
Mount Lyford10cm4in 14cm5in -
Mount Olympus (NZ)3cm1in 3cm1in -
Mount Ruapehu5cm2in 7cm3in -
Ohau Snow Fields16cm6in 16cm6in -
Porter Heights11cm4in 11cm4in -
Rainbow3cm1in 3cm1in -
Roundhill2cm1in 2cm1in -
Snow Farm7cm3in 7cm3in -
Temple Basin10cm4in 10cm4in -
The Remarkables22cm9in 22cm9in Ski Area Closed
Treble Cone10cm4in 10cm4in -
Tukino2cm1in 3cm1in -
Turoa3cm1in 7cm3in -
Whakapapa5cm2in 7cm3in -

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.

Off Piste and Avalanche Safety

Ski Safe : If you intend to ski or snowboard off piste in New Zealand, you must check conditions locally before doing so. Always check the Avalanche Risk Level and carry appropriate avalanche safety equipment at all times.

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 Resorts in Canterbury with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Mount Lyford14cm5in
Craigieburn15cm6in
Mount Hutt11cm4in
Porter Heights11cm4in
Hanmer Springs4cm2in

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 Otago Snow

Ski Resorts in Otago with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Coronet Peak26cm10in
The Remarkables22cm9in
Treble Cone10cm4in
Cardrona9cm3in
Snow Farm7cm3in

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 Manawatu-Wanganui Snow

Ski Resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Ohau Snow Fields16cm6in
Mount Ruapehu7cm3in
Whakapapa7cm3in
Turoa7cm3in

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 Waikato Snow

Ski Resorts in Waikato with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Tukino3cm1in
Broken River15cm6in
Rainbow3cm1in

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