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New Zealand Snow Forecasts - Sunday 6th September 2026

New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts

Powder in the Forecast!

Powder Alarms updated 06 September 2026 04:25 CDT

Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 14 ski areas including Mount Dobson, Mount Ruapehu, Roundhill, Treble Cone and Turoa.

Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast this week

Top New Zealand Snow Forecasts for the next week
Ski Area 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Broken River30cm
Mount Cheeseman20cm
Mount Hutt28cm
Mount Ruapehu40cm
Porter Heights20cm
Temple Basin20cm
Treble Cone21cm
Tukino24cm
Turoa53cm
Whakapapa42cm

Where is there snow in New Zealand?

When will it next snow in New Zealand?

Snow is next forecast to fall in New Zealand over the next 2 days, in at least 23 Ski Resorts including Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Treble Cone, Turoa and Whakapapa.

Forecast updated : 06 Sep 2026 02:46 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 189cm on upper slopes and 129cm lower down.

Snow report updated : 05 Sep 2026 21:39 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 : 05 Sep 2026 21:39 CDT

Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast today and tomorrow

Top New Zealand Snow Forecasts for the next 2 days
Ski Area 48 HrSuMo
Broken River24cm
Hanmer Springs11cm
Mount Cheeseman15cm
Mount Hutt16cm
Mount Ruapehu16cm
Porter Heights13cm
Rainbow13cm
Tukino16cm
Turoa46cm
Whakapapa17cm

Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth

New Zealand ski areas with the greatest reported snow depths.
Ski Resort Report Upper
Mount Hutt189cm
Porter Heights170cm
Treble Cone140cm
Broken River125cm
Cardrona115cm
Temple Basin100cm
Mount Dobson90cm
Whakapapa69cm
Mount Cheeseman65cm
Mount Lyford65cm

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
Ski Area 7 DaySuMoTuWeThFrSa
Broken River30cm
Cardrona13cm
Coronet Peak13cm
Craigieburn24cm
Fox Peak20cm
Hanmer Springs16cm
Manganui16cm
Mount Cheeseman20cm
Mount Dobson17cm
Mount Hutt28cm
Mount Lyford13cm
Mount Olympus (NZ)22cm
Mount Ruapehu40cm
Ohau Snow Fields19cm
Porter Heights20cm
Rainbow20cm
Roundhill23cm
Snow Farm-
Temple Basin20cm
The Remarkables16cm
Treble Cone21cm
Tukino24cm
Turoa53cm
Whakapapa42cm

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.

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.

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 Canterbury Snow

Ski Resorts in Canterbury with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Mount Hutt28cm
Mount Cheeseman20cm
Porter Heights20cm
Craigieburn15cm
Hanmer Springs15cm

Forecast updated : 06 Sep 2026 02:46 CDT

 Otago Snow

Ski Resorts in Otago with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Treble Cone21cm
The Remarkables20cm
Cardrona13cm
Coronet Peak9cm

Forecast updated : 06 Sep 2026 02:46 CDT

 Waikato Snow

Ski Resorts in Waikato with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Tukino24cm
Broken River20cm
Rainbow16cm
Manganui10cm

Forecast updated : 06 Sep 2026 02:46 CDT

 Manawatu-Wanganui Snow

Ski Resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Mount Ruapehu54cm
Turoa25cm
Ohau Snow Fields19cm

Forecast updated : 06 Sep 2026 02:46 CDT