New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts
Powder in the Forecast!
Powder Alarms updated 15 August 2026 00:38 CDT
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 6 ski areas including Mount Hutt, Mount Lyford, Mount Ruapehu, Turoa and Whakapapa.
Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast this week
| Ski Area | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanmer Springs | 25cm | |||||||
| Manganui | 15cm | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 22cm | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | 27cm | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 27cm | |||||||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 10cm | |||||||
| Porter Heights | 11cm | |||||||
| Treble Cone | 10cm | |||||||
| Turoa | 19cm | |||||||
| Whakapapa | 23cm |
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 23 Ski Resorts including Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Treble Cone, Turoa and Whakapapa.
Forecast updated : 14 Aug 2026 23:46 CDT
How much snow is there in New Zealand?
The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Porter Heights, which reports snow depths of 170cm on upper slopes and 50cm lower down.
Snow report updated : 15 Aug 2026 00:28 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 : 15 Aug 2026 00:28 CDT
Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast today and tomorrow
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River | 6cm | ||
| Hanmer Springs | 21cm | ||
| Manganui | 10cm | ||
| Mount Dobson | 8cm | ||
| Mount Hutt | 20cm | ||
| Mount Lyford | 22cm | ||
| Mount Ruapehu | 21cm | ||
| Porter Heights | 9cm | ||
| Turoa | 15cm | ||
| Whakapapa | 19cm |
Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth
| Ski Resort Report | Upper |
|---|---|
| Mount Hutt | 170cm |
| Porter Heights | 170cm |
| Mount Lyford | 135cm |
| Broken River | 125cm |
| Craigieburn | 100cm |
| Temple Basin | 100cm |
| Treble Cone | 98cm |
| Mount Dobson | 90cm |
| Roundhill | 75cm |
| Whakapapa | 75cm |
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.
| Ski Area | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River | 7cm | |||||||
| Cardrona | 6cm | |||||||
| Coronet Peak | 4cm | |||||||
| Craigieburn | 8cm | |||||||
| Fox Peak | 7cm | |||||||
| Hanmer Springs | 25cm | |||||||
| Manganui | 15cm | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | 8cm | |||||||
| Mount Dobson | 8cm | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 22cm | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | 27cm | |||||||
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 2cm | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 27cm | |||||||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 10cm | |||||||
| Porter Heights | 11cm | |||||||
| Rainbow | 2cm | |||||||
| Roundhill | 5cm | |||||||
| Snow Farm | - | |||||||
| Temple Basin | 5cm | |||||||
| The Remarkables | 6cm | |||||||
| Treble Cone | 10cm | |||||||
| Tukino | 4cm | |||||||
| Turoa | 19cm | |||||||
| Whakapapa | 23cm |
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.
Canterbury Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Mount Lyford | 27cm |
| Hanmer Springs | 25cm |
| Mount Hutt | 22cm |
| Porter Heights | 11cm |
| Craigieburn | 8cm |
Forecast updated : 14 Aug 2026 23:46 CDT
Otago Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Treble Cone | 10cm |
| Cardrona | 6cm |
| The Remarkables | 6cm |
| Coronet Peak | 4cm |
Forecast updated : 14 Aug 2026 23:46 CDT
Waikato Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Manganui | 15cm |
| Broken River | 7cm |
| Tukino | 4cm |
| Rainbow | 2cm |
Forecast updated : 14 Aug 2026 23:46 CDT
Manawatu-Wanganui Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 27cm |
| Turoa | 19cm |
| Ohau Snow Fields | 10cm |
Forecast updated : 14 Aug 2026 23:46 CDT