Manawatu-Wanganui Snow
Powder in the Forecast!
Powder Alarms updated 23 August 2026 04:32 CDT
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for ski areas including Ohau Snow Fields.
Where is there snow in Manawatu-Wanganui?
When will it snow in Manawatu-Wanganui?
The next notable snow forecast (for Mount Ruapehu) is 5cm, expected on 23 August, with around 25cm forecast over the next 7 days.
There is some snow currently indicated by the long-range (7 days+) forecast; but too far ahead to be relied upon
Forecast updated : 23 Aug 2026 01:48 CDT
How much snow is there in Manawatu-Wanganui?
The deepest snow in Manawatu-Wanganui is in Ohau Snow Fields which is reporting snow depths of 55cm on the upper slopes and 55cm lower down.
Snow report updated : 22 Aug 2026 20:29 CDT
When did it last snow in Manawatu-Wanganui?
We're sorry but we don't have a recent Snow Report from Manawatu-Wanganui.
Manawatu-Wanganui Ski Areas by Snow Depth
Ski Resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui, by Snow Depth
| Ski Resort Report | Valley | Depth Hi |
|---|
| Ohau Snow Fields | 55cm | 55cm |
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See below for Snow Forecasts for all ski resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui.
Snow Forecasts for the Ski Areas of Manawatu-Wanganui
Snow Forecasts and condition reports for Ski Areas in Manawatu-Wanganui
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Depth Hi |
|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 7cm | 25cm | | | | | | | | |
| Ohau Snow Fields | 5cm | 62cm | | | | | | | | 55cm |
| Turoa | 1cm | 5cm | | | | | | | | |
