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New Zealand Snow Forecasts - Tuesday 17th June 2025

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New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts

Where is there snow in New Zealand?

Powder Alert!

Updated 16 June 2025 23:05 CDT

Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for ski areas including Treble Cone.

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When will it next snow in New Zealand?

There is snow forecast to fall in New Zealand over the next 2 days, in at least 15 Ski Resorts including Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Mount Ruapehu, Treble Cone and Whakapapa.

Forecast updated : 16 Jun 2025 21:38 CDT

How much snow is there in New Zealand?

The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Mount Hutt, which reports snow depths of 121cm on upper slopes and 78cm lower down.

Snow report updated : 16 Jun 2025 15:16 CDT

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!

Snow report updated : 16 Jun 2025 15:16 CDT

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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.
Snow Report and Forecast 7 Day
Treble Cone34cm
Mount Cheeseman12cm
Ohau Snow Fields11cm
Broken River9cm
Turoa9cm
Craigieburn7cm
Mount Hutt7cm
Temple Basin7cm
Roundhill5cm
Fox Peak4cm

Forecast updated : 16 Jun 2025 21:38 CDT

Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth

New Zealand ski areas with the greatest reported snow depths.
Ski Resort Report Upper
Mount Hutt121cm
The Remarkables115cm
Mount Dobson100cm
Porter Heights80cm
Mount Lyford70cm
Coronet Peak60cm
Mount Olympus (NZ)50cm
Ohau Snow Fields50cm
Mount Cheeseman35cm
Manganui30cm

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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
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 DaySnow Conditions
Broken River6cm 9cm -
Cardrona2cm 3cm -
Coronet Peak1cm 2cm Ski Area Open
Craigieburn3cm 7cm -
Fox Peak1cm 4cm -
Hanmer Springs-3cm Ski Area Open
Manganui-2cm 30cm Fresh Snow
Mount Cheeseman8cm 12cm -
Mount Dobson1cm 3cm 28cm Fresh Snow
Mount Hutt-7cm Ski Area Open
Mount Lyford-4cm -
Mount Olympus (NZ)---
Mount Ruapehu1cm 3cm -
Ohau Snow Fields7cm 11cm -
Porter Heights-1cm -
Rainbow-2cm -
Roundhill4cm 5cm -
Snow Farm---
Temple Basin3cm 7cm -
The Remarkables-5cm Ski Area Open
Treble Cone26cm 34cm -
Tukino1cm 1cm -
Turoa-22cm -
Whakapapa2cm 29cm Ski Area Open

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.
Snow Report and Forecast 7 Day
Craigieburn7cm
Mount Hutt7cm
Fox Peak4cm
Mount Lyford4cm
Hanmer Springs3cm

Forecast updated : 16 Jun 2025 21:38 CDT

 Otago Snow

Ski Resorts in Otago with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Snow Report and Forecast 7 Day
Treble Cone34cm
The Remarkables4cm
Cardrona3cm
Coronet Peak1cm

Forecast updated : 16 Jun 2025 21:38 CDT

 Manawatu-Wanganui Snow

Ski Resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Snow Report and Forecast 7 Day
Ohau Snow Fields11cm
Turoa9cm
Whakapapa4cm
Mount Ruapehu3cm

Forecast updated : 16 Jun 2025 21:38 CDT

 Waikato Snow

Ski Resorts in Waikato with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Snow Report and Forecast 7 Day
Broken River9cm
Rainbow1cm
Tukino1cm

Forecast updated : 16 Jun 2025 21:38 CDT