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New Zealand Snow Forecasts - Thursday 15th October 2026

New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts

Powder in the Forecast!

Powder Alarms updated 14 October 2026 21:48 CDT

Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for ski areas including Mount Hutt.

Which New Zealand ski resorts will get the most snow this week?

These are the top 10 ski resorts in New Zealand with the most snow expected over the next 7 days.

Top New Zealand Snow Forecasts for the next week
Ski Area 7 DayThFrSaSuMoTuWe
Broken River10cm
Fox Peak10cm
Hanmer Springs17cm
Manganui12cm
Mount Cheeseman10cm
Mount Hutt25cm
Mount Lyford21cm
Mount Ruapehu12cm
Porter Heights19cm
Turoa11cm

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

Forecast updated : 14 Oct 2026 20:54 CDT

How much snow is there in New Zealand?

The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Mount Olympus (NZ), which reports snow depths of 130cm on upper slopes and 1cm lower down.

Snow report updated : 14 Oct 2026 20:30 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 : 14 Oct 2026 20:30 CDT

Which New Zealand ski resorts will get snow today (and tomorrow)?

These are the top 10 ski resorts in New Zealand with the most snow expected in the next 48 hours.

Top New Zealand Snow Forecasts for the next 2 days
Ski Area 48 HrThFr
Broken River10cm
Fox Peak10cm
Hanmer Springs17cm
Manganui12cm
Mount Cheeseman10cm
Mount Hutt25cm
Mount Lyford21cm
Mount Ruapehu12cm
Porter Heights19cm
Turoa11cm

Which New Zealand ski resorts have the deepest snow?

New Zealand ski areas with the greatest reported snow depths.
Ski Resort Report Upper
Mount Olympus (NZ)130cm
Ohau Snow Fields90cm
Broken River80cm
Cardrona65cm
Whakapapa60cm

How do New Zealand ski resorts compare for forecast snow?

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 always check with the Tourist Office before travelling.

New Zealand Snow Forecasts
Ski Area 7 DayThFrSaSuMoTuWe
Broken River10cm
Cardrona5cm
Coronet Peak2cm
Craigieburn8cm
Fox Peak10cm
Hanmer Springs17cm
Manganui12cm
Mount Cheeseman10cm
Mount Dobson9cm
Mount Hutt25cm
Mount Lyford21cm
Mount Olympus (NZ)-
Mount Ruapehu12cm
Ohau Snow Fields5cm
Porter Heights19cm
Rainbow6cm
Roundhill9cm
Snow Farm-
Temple Basin3cm
The Remarkables2cm
Treble Cone5cm
Tukino1cm
Turoa11cm
Whakapapa6cm

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

Which ski resorts in Canterbury have snow forecast in the next 7 days?
Ski Area 7 Day
Mount Hutt25cm
Mount Lyford21cm
Porter Heights19cm
Hanmer Springs17cm
Fox Peak10cm

Forecast updated : 14 Oct 2026 20:54 CDT

 Otago Snow

Which ski resorts in Otago have snow forecast in the next 7 days?
Ski Area 7 Day
Cardrona5cm
Treble Cone5cm
Coronet Peak2cm
The Remarkables2cm

Forecast updated : 14 Oct 2026 20:54 CDT

 Waikato Snow

Which ski resorts in Waikato have snow forecast in the next 7 days?
Ski Area 7 Day
Manganui12cm
Broken River10cm
Rainbow6cm
Tukino1cm

Forecast updated : 14 Oct 2026 20:54 CDT

 Manawatu-Wanganui Snow

Which ski resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui have snow forecast in the next 7 days?
Ski Area 7 Day
Mount Ruapehu12cm
Turoa11cm
Ohau Snow Fields5cm

Forecast updated : 14 Oct 2026 20:54 CDT