New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts
Where is there snow in New Zealand?
Powder Alert!
Updated 16 June 2025 23:05 CDT
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for ski areas including Treble Cone.
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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 15 Ski Resorts including Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Mount Ruapehu, Treble Cone and Whakapapa.
Forecast updated : 16 Jun 2025 21:38 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 121cm on upper slopes and 78cm lower down.
Snow report updated : 16 Jun 2025 15:16 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 : 16 Jun 2025 15:16 CDT
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Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Forecast Snow
Snow Report and Forecast | 7 Day |
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Treble Cone | 34cm |
Mount Cheeseman | 12cm |
Ohau Snow Fields | 11cm |
Broken River | 9cm |
Turoa | 9cm |
Craigieburn | 7cm |
Mount Hutt | 7cm |
Temple Basin | 7cm |
Roundhill | 5cm |
Fox Peak | 4cm |
Forecast updated : 16 Jun 2025 21:38 CDT
Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth
Ski Resort Report | Upper |
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Mount Hutt | 121cm |
The Remarkables | 115cm |
Mount Dobson | 100cm |
Porter Heights | 80cm |
Mount Lyford | 70cm |
Coronet Peak | 60cm |
Mount Olympus (NZ) | 50cm |
Ohau Snow Fields | 50cm |
Mount Cheeseman | 35cm |
Manganui | 30cm |
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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.
Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day | Snow Conditions |
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Broken River | 6cm | 9cm | - | |||||||
Cardrona | 2cm | 3cm | - | |||||||
Coronet Peak | 1cm | 2cm | Ski Area Open | |||||||
Craigieburn | 3cm | 7cm | - | |||||||
Fox Peak | 1cm | 4cm | - | |||||||
Hanmer Springs | - | 3cm | Ski Area Open | |||||||
Manganui | - | 2cm | 30cm Fresh Snow | |||||||
Mount Cheeseman | 8cm | 12cm | - | |||||||
Mount Dobson | 1cm | 3cm | 28cm Fresh Snow | |||||||
Mount Hutt | - | 7cm | Ski Area Open | |||||||
Mount Lyford | - | 4cm | - | |||||||
Mount Olympus (NZ) | - | - | - | |||||||
Mount Ruapehu | 1cm | 3cm | - | |||||||
Ohau Snow Fields | 7cm | 11cm | - | |||||||
Porter Heights | - | 1cm | - | |||||||
Rainbow | - | 2cm | - | |||||||
Roundhill | 4cm | 5cm | - | |||||||
Snow Farm | - | - | - | |||||||
Temple Basin | 3cm | 7cm | - | |||||||
The Remarkables | - | 5cm | Ski Area Open | |||||||
Treble Cone | 26cm | 34cm | - | |||||||
Tukino | 1cm | 1cm | - | |||||||
Turoa | - | 22cm | - | |||||||
Whakapapa | 2cm | 29cm | 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.
Canterbury Snow
Snow Report and Forecast | 7 Day |
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Craigieburn | 7cm |
Mount Hutt | 7cm |
Fox Peak | 4cm |
Mount Lyford | 4cm |
Hanmer Springs | 3cm |
Forecast updated : 16 Jun 2025 21:38 CDT
Otago Snow
Snow Report and Forecast | 7 Day |
---|---|
Treble Cone | 34cm |
The Remarkables | 4cm |
Cardrona | 3cm |
Coronet Peak | 1cm |
Forecast updated : 16 Jun 2025 21:38 CDT
Manawatu-Wanganui Snow
Snow Report and Forecast | 7 Day |
---|---|
Ohau Snow Fields | 11cm |
Turoa | 9cm |
Whakapapa | 4cm |
Mount Ruapehu | 3cm |
Forecast updated : 16 Jun 2025 21:38 CDT
Waikato Snow
Snow Report and Forecast | 7 Day |
---|---|
Broken River | 9cm |
Rainbow | 1cm |
Tukino | 1cm |
Forecast updated : 16 Jun 2025 21:38 CDT