Canterbury Snow
Where is there snow in Canterbury?
When will it snow in Canterbury?
The next notable snow forecast (for Mount Lyford) is 3cm 1in , expected on 18 August.
Forecast updated : 17 Aug 2026 19:40 BST
How much snow is there in Canterbury?
The deepest snow in Canterbury is in Mount Hutt which is reporting snow depths of 180cm 71in on the upper slopes and 120cm 47in lower down.
When did it last snow in Canterbury?
We're sorry but we don't have a recent Snow Report from Canterbury.
Top 6 Canterbury Ski Areas by Snow Depth
| Ski Resort Report | Valley | Depth Hi |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Hutt | 120cm 47in | 180cm 71in |
| Porter Heights | 50cm 20in | 170cm 67in |
| Mount Lyford | 55cm 22in | 165cm 65in |
| Craigieburn | 10cm 4in | 100cm 39in |
| Hanmer Springs | 15cm 6in | 65cm 26in |
| Mount Cheeseman | 25cm 10in | 50cm 20in |
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See below for Snow Forecasts for all ski resorts in Canterbury.
Snow Forecasts for the Ski Areas of Canterbury
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Depth Hi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigieburn | 2cm 1in | 6cm 2in | 100cm 39in | |||||||
| Fox Peak | - | 13cm 5in | ||||||||
| Hanmer Springs | 9cm 4in | 16cm 6in | 65cm 26in | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | 1cm - | 16cm 6in | 50cm 20in | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 1cm - | 19cm 7in | 180cm 71in | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | 7cm 3in | 8cm 3in | 165cm 65in | |||||||
| Porter Heights | - | 1cm - | 170cm 67in |