Snow Forecasts for 24 New Zealand Ski Areas - 6 Jul 2025

New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts

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 week, in at least 21 Ski Resorts including Cardrona, Mount Ruapehu, Treble Cone, Turoa and Whakapapa.

Forecast updated : 06 Jul 2025 16:36 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 154cm on upper slopes and 111cm lower down.

Snow report updated : 06 Jul 2025 16:24 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 : 06 Jul 2025 16:24 CDT

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
Porter Heights	36cm
Roundhill	23cm
Fox Peak	20cm
Mount Hutt	18cm
Ohau Snow Fields	17cm
Treble Cone	17cm
Mount Dobson	15cm
Turoa	11cm
Whakapapa	10cm
Mount Cheeseman	9cm

Forecast updated : 06 Jul 2025 16:36 CDT

Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth

New Zealand ski areas with the greatest reported snow depths.
Ski Resort Report	Upper
Mount Hutt	154cm
The Remarkables	100cm
Porter Heights	95cm
Ohau Snow Fields	80cm
Coronet Peak	70cm
Cardrona	65cm
Mount Dobson	65cm
Roundhill	60cm
Broken River	40cm
Craigieburn	40cm

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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 Hr	7 Day	Snow Conditions
Broken River	1cm	6cm	-
Cardrona	-	4cm	-
Coronet Peak	-	-	Ski Area Open
Craigieburn	1cm	4cm	10cm Fresh Snow
Fox Peak	-	20cm	-
Hanmer Springs	-	1cm	-
Manganui	-	3cm	-
Mount Cheeseman	2cm	9cm	-
Mount Dobson	-	15cm	-
Mount Hutt	-	18cm	Ski Area Open
Mount Lyford	-	-	-
Mount Olympus (NZ)	-	2cm	-
Mount Ruapehu	-	7cm	-
Ohau Snow Fields	-	17cm	Ski Area Open
Porter Heights	-	36cm	Ski Area Open
Rainbow	-	4cm	-
Roundhill	-	23cm	Ski Area Open
Snow Farm	-	-	-
Temple Basin	1cm	4cm	-
The Remarkables	-	4cm	Ski Area Open
Treble Cone	1cm	17cm	-
Tukino	-	2cm	-
Turoa	-	11cm	-
Whakapapa	-	10cm	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.