Waikato Snow
Powder in the Forecast!
Powder Alarms updated 21 August 2026 17:56 BST
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for ski areas including Broken River and Rainbow.
Where is there snow in Waikato?
When will it snow in Waikato?
The next notable snow forecast (for Tukino) is 1cm 1in , expected on 23 August.
Forecast updated : 21 Aug 2026 13:44 BST
How much snow is there in Waikato?
The deepest snow in Waikato is in Broken River which is reporting snow depths of 125cm 49in on the upper slopes and 40cm 16in lower down.
Snow report updated : 20 Aug 2026 18:36 BST
When did it last snow in Waikato?
We're sorry but we don't have a recent Snow Report from Waikato.
Top 3 Waikato Ski Areas by Snow Depth
Ski Resorts in Waikato, by Snow Depth
| Ski Resort Report | Valley | Depth Hi |
|---|
| Broken River | 40cm 16in | 125cm 49in |
| Rainbow | 15cm 6in | 25cm 10in |
| Manganui | 10cm 4in | 20cm 8in |
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Snow Forecasts for the Ski Areas of Waikato
Snow Forecasts and condition reports for Ski Areas in Waikato
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Depth Hi |
|---|
| Broken River | 4cm 2in | 70cm 28in | | | | | | | | 125cm 49in |
| Manganui | - | 1cm - | | | | | | | | 20cm 8in |
| Rainbow | 11cm 4in | 27cm 10in | | | | | | | | 25cm 10in |
| Tukino | 2cm 1in | 5cm 2in | | | | | | | | |
