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New Zealand Snow Forecasts - Friday 11th October 2024

Snow Mail

New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts

Where is there snow in New Zealand?

Powder Alert!

Updated 11 October 2024 19:35 AEDT

Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for ski areas including Mount Hutt.

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When will it next snow in New Zealand?

There is snow forecast to fall in New Zealand over the next week, in at least 24 Ski Resorts including Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Treble Cone, Turoa and Whakapapa.

Forecast updated : 11 Oct 2024 18:55 AEDT

How much snow is there in New Zealand?

The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in The Remarkables, which reports snow depths of 227cm on upper slopes and 62cm lower down.

Snow report updated : 11 Oct 2024 06:05 AEDT

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 : 11 Oct 2024 06:05 AEDT

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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
Hanmer Springs17cm
Mount Lyford17cm
Mount Hutt26cm
Fox Peak26cm
Porter Heights10cm
Roundhill21cm
Mount Ruapehu17cm
Whakapapa35cm
Turoa9cm
Broken River9cm

Forecast updated : 11 Oct 2024 18:55 AEDT

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Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth

New Zealand ski areas with the greatest reported snow depths.
Ski Resort Report Upper
The Remarkables227cm
Mount Hutt167cm
Snow Farm120cm
Cardrona118cm
Mount Olympus (NZ)80cm
Ohau Snow Fields80cm
Whakapapa68cm
Broken River60cm
Porter Heights60cm

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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 HrFriSatSunMonTueWedThu 7 DaySnow Conditions
Broken River-9cm -
Cardrona1cm 7cm -
Coronet Peak1cm 8cm Ski Area Closed
Craigieburn-9cm -
Fox Peak-26cm -
Hanmer Springs-17cm -
Manganui-10cm -
Mount Cheeseman-9cm -
Mount Dobson-8cm -
Mount Hutt-26cm 5cm Snow in last 48hrs
Mount Lyford-17cm -
Mount Olympus (NZ)-4cm 3cm Snow in last 48hrs
Mount Ruapehu7cm 17cm -
Ohau Snow Fields-7cm -
Porter Heights-10cm -
Rainbow-9cm -
Roundhill2cm 21cm -
Snow Farm2cm 6cm -
Temple Basin-13cm -
The Remarkables-4cm 3cm Snow in last 48hrs
Treble Cone1cm 7cm -
Tukino-11cm -
Turoa-9cm -
Whakapapa8cm 35cm 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

Ski Resorts in Canterbury with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Snow Report and Forecast 7 Day
Hanmer Springs17cm
Mount Lyford17cm
Mount Hutt26cm
Fox Peak26cm
Porter Heights10cm

Forecast updated : 11 Oct 2024 18:55 AEDT

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 Otago Snow

Ski Resorts in Otago with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Snow Report and Forecast 7 Day
Coronet Peak8cm
The Remarkables4cm
Cardrona7cm
Snow Farm6cm
Treble Cone7cm

Forecast updated : 11 Oct 2024 18:55 AEDT

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 Manawatu-Wanganui Snow

Ski Resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Snow Report and Forecast 7 Day
Mount Ruapehu17cm
Whakapapa35cm
Turoa9cm
Ohau Snow Fields7cm

Forecast updated : 11 Oct 2024 18:55 AEDT

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 Waikato Snow

Ski Resorts in Waikato with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Snow Report and Forecast 7 Day
Rainbow9cm
Broken River9cm
Tukino11cm

Forecast updated : 11 Oct 2024 18:55 AEDT

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