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New Zealand Snow Forecasts - Thursday 20th August 2026

New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts

Powder in the Forecast!

Powder Alarms updated 20 August 2026 10:14 AEST

Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 3 ski areas including Ohau Snow Fields, Temple Basin and Treble Cone.

Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast this week

Top New Zealand Snow Forecasts for the next week
Ski Area 7 DayThFrSaSuMoTuWe
Cardrona41cm
Coronet Peak63cm
Mount Dobson28cm
Mount Ruapehu24cm
Ohau Snow Fields49cm
Roundhill32cm
Temple Basin35cm
The Remarkables48cm
Treble Cone75cm
Whakapapa28cm

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

Forecast updated : 20 Aug 2026 08:45 AEST

How much snow is there in New Zealand?

The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Mount Hutt, which reports snow depths of 180cm on upper slopes and 120cm lower down.

Snow report updated : 20 Aug 2026 07:14 AEST

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 : 20 Aug 2026 07:14 AEST

Top 4 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast today and tomorrow

Top New Zealand Snow Forecasts for the next 2 days
Ski Area 48 HrThFr
Hanmer Springs-
Manganui-
Mount Lyford-
Turoa1cm

Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth

New Zealand ski areas with the greatest reported snow depths.
Ski Resort Report Upper
Mount Hutt180cm
Porter Heights170cm
Mount Lyford165cm
Broken River125cm
Craigieburn100cm
Temple Basin100cm
Treble Cone92cm
Mount Dobson90cm
Hanmer Springs75cm
Mount Olympus (NZ)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.

New Zealand Snow Forecasts
Ski Area 7 DayThFrSaSuMoTuWe
Broken River7cm
Cardrona41cm
Coronet Peak63cm
Craigieburn5cm
Fox Peak17cm
Hanmer Springs2cm
Manganui1cm
Mount Cheeseman8cm
Mount Dobson28cm
Mount Hutt16cm
Mount Lyford1cm
Mount Olympus (NZ)4cm
Mount Ruapehu24cm
Ohau Snow Fields49cm
Porter Heights4cm
Rainbow6cm
Roundhill32cm
Snow Farm-
Temple Basin35cm
The Remarkables48cm
Treble Cone75cm
Tukino3cm
Turoa5cm
Whakapapa28cm

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 Resorts in Canterbury with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Fox Peak17cm
Mount Hutt16cm
Mount Cheeseman8cm
Craigieburn5cm
Hanmer Springs2cm

Forecast updated : 20 Aug 2026 08:45 AEST

 Otago Snow

Ski Resorts in Otago with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Treble Cone75cm
The Remarkables48cm
Coronet Peak63cm
Cardrona41cm

Forecast updated : 20 Aug 2026 08:45 AEST

 Waikato Snow

Ski Resorts in Waikato with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Broken River7cm
Rainbow6cm
Manganui1cm
Tukino3cm

Forecast updated : 20 Aug 2026 08:45 AEST

 Manawatu-Wanganui Snow

Ski Resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Ohau Snow Fields49cm
Mount Ruapehu24cm
Turoa5cm

Forecast updated : 20 Aug 2026 08:45 AEST