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New Zealand Snow Forecasts - Friday 25th September 2026

New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts

Powder in the Forecast!

Powder Alarms updated 24 September 2026 20:09 CDT

Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 11 ski areas including Fox Peak, Mount Ruapehu, Temple Basin, Treble Cone and Whakapapa.

Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast this week

Top New Zealand Snow Forecasts for the next week
Ski Area 7 DayFrSaSuMoTuWeTh
Fox Peak11cm
Mount Hutt15cm
Mount Olympus (NZ)14cm
Mount Ruapehu36cm
Porter Heights18cm
Roundhill12cm
Temple Basin18cm
The Remarkables14cm
Treble Cone22cm
Whakapapa34cm

Where is there snow in New Zealand?

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 21 Ski Resorts including Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Treble Cone, Turoa and Whakapapa.

Forecast updated : 24 Sep 2026 18:52 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 191cm on upper slopes and 129cm lower down.

Snow report updated : 24 Sep 2026 13:33 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 : 24 Sep 2026 13:33 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 HrFrSa
Cardrona7cm
Coronet Peak9cm
Fox Peak11cm
Manganui6cm
Mount Hutt15cm
Mount Ruapehu30cm
Temple Basin16cm
The Remarkables11cm
Treble Cone12cm
Whakapapa28cm

Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth

New Zealand ski areas with the greatest reported snow depths.
Ski Resort Report Upper
Mount Hutt191cm
Treble Cone150cm
Cardrona112cm
Temple Basin100cm
Mount Dobson90cm
Broken River80cm
Mount Lyford70cm
Whakapapa67cm
Mount Olympus (NZ)60cm
Ohau Snow Fields55cm

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 DayFrSaSuMoTuWeTh
Broken River6cm
Cardrona8cm
Coronet Peak10cm
Craigieburn8cm
Fox Peak11cm
Hanmer Springs12cm
Manganui11cm
Mount Cheeseman6cm
Mount Dobson11cm
Mount Hutt15cm
Mount Lyford15cm
Mount Olympus (NZ)14cm
Mount Ruapehu36cm
Ohau Snow Fields15cm
Porter Heights18cm
Rainbow9cm
Roundhill12cm
Snow Farm-
Temple Basin18cm
The Remarkables14cm
Treble Cone22cm
Tukino10cm
Turoa14cm
Whakapapa34cm

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
Fox Peak11cm
Mount Hutt15cm
Porter Heights18cm
Mount Lyford15cm
Craigieburn8cm

Forecast updated : 24 Sep 2026 18:52 CDT

 Otago Snow

Ski Resorts in Otago with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
The Remarkables14cm
Treble Cone22cm
Cardrona8cm
Coronet Peak10cm

Forecast updated : 24 Sep 2026 18:52 CDT

 Waikato Snow

Ski Resorts in Waikato with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Manganui11cm
Broken River6cm
Rainbow9cm
Tukino10cm

Forecast updated : 24 Sep 2026 18:52 CDT

 Manawatu-Wanganui Snow

Ski Resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Mount Ruapehu36cm
Turoa14cm
Ohau Snow Fields15cm

Forecast updated : 24 Sep 2026 18:52 CDT