Manawatu-Wanganui Snow
Powder in the Forecast!
Powder Alarms updated 22 July 2026 18:35 BST
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 4 ski areas including Mount Ruapehu, Ohau Snow Fields, Turoa and Whakapapa.
Where is there snow in Manawatu-Wanganui?
When will it snow in Manawatu-Wanganui?
The next notable snow forecast (for Ohau Snow Fields) is 13cm 5in , expected on 23 July, with around 33cm 13in forecast over the next 7 days.
There is some snow currently indicated by the long-range (7 days+) forecast; but too far ahead to be relied upon
Forecast updated : 22 Jul 2026 13:41 BST
How much snow is there in Manawatu-Wanganui?
The deepest snow in Manawatu-Wanganui is in Ohau Snow Fields which is reporting snow depths of 50cm 20in on the upper slopes and 50cm 20in lower down.
Snow report updated : 21 Jul 2026 18:49 BST
When did it last snow in Manawatu-Wanganui?
We're sorry but we don't have a recent Snow Report from Manawatu-Wanganui.
Manawatu-Wanganui Ski Areas by Snow Depth
| Ski Resort Report | Valley | Depth Hi |
|---|---|---|
| Ohau Snow Fields | 50cm 20in | 50cm 20in |
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See below for Snow Forecasts for all ski resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui.
Snow Forecasts for the Ski Areas of Manawatu-Wanganui
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | Depth Hi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 16cm 6in | 31cm 12in | ||||||||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 31cm 12in | 33cm 13in | 50cm 20in | |||||||
| Turoa | 8cm 3in | 22cm 9in |