Canterbury Snow
Where is there snow in Canterbury?
When will it snow in Canterbury?
The next notable snow forecast (for Craigieburn) is 4cm 2in , expected on 30 July.
Forecast updated : 28 Jul 2026 13:41 BST
How much snow is there in Canterbury?
The deepest snow in Canterbury is in Porter Heights which is reporting snow depths of 170cm 67in on the upper slopes and 50cm 20in lower down.
Snow report updated : 27 Jul 2026 22:55 BST
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Porter Heights | 50cm 20in | 170cm 67in |
| Mount Hutt | 99cm 39in | 160cm 63in |
| Mount Lyford | 40cm 16in | 120cm 47in |
| Craigieburn | 20cm 8in | 100cm 39in |
| Hanmer Springs | 20cm 8in | 67cm 26in |
| Mount Cheeseman | 20cm 8in | 35cm 14in |
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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 | 4cm 2in | 10cm 4in | 100cm 39in | |||||||
| Fox Peak | 5cm 2in | 12cm 5in | ||||||||
| Hanmer Springs | 2cm 1in | 12cm 5in | 67cm 26in | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | 6cm 2in | 12cm 5in | 35cm 14in | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 6cm 3in | 13cm 5in | 160cm 63in | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | 1cm - | 10cm 4in | 120cm 47in | |||||||
| Porter Heights | - | 2cm 1in | 170cm 67in |