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New Zealand Snow Forecasts - Saturday 20th June 2026

New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts

Powder in the Forecast!

Powder Alarms updated 21 June 2026 00:11 AEST

Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for ski areas including Hanmer Springs and Mount Lyford.

Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast this week

Top New Zealand Snow Forecasts for the next week
Ski Area 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Broken River37cm
Craigieburn39cm
Hanmer Springs106cm
Mount Cheeseman37cm
Mount Hutt46cm
Mount Lyford81cm
Mount Ruapehu32cm
Porter Heights44cm
Rainbow36cm
Temple Basin14cm

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 2 days, in at least 15 Ski Resorts including Cardrona, Mount Ruapehu, Treble Cone, Turoa and Whakapapa.

Forecast updated : 20 June 2026 22:43 AEST

How much snow is there in New Zealand?

The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Mount Lyford, which reports snow depths of 20cm on upper slopes.

Snow report updated : 20 June 2026 23:30 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 June 2026 23:30 AEST

Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast today and tomorrow

Top New Zealand Snow Forecasts for the next 2 days
Ski Area 48 HrSaSu
Broken River1cm
Cardrona1cm
Craigieburn2cm
Fox Peak1cm
Mount Hutt2cm
Mount Ruapehu3cm
Porter Heights3cm
Treble Cone5cm
Turoa7cm
Whakapapa2cm

Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth

New Zealand ski areas with the greatest reported snow depths.
Ski Resort Report Upper
Mount Lyford20cm

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 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Broken River37cm
Cardrona2cm
Coronet Peak1cm
Craigieburn39cm
Fox Peak10cm
Hanmer Springs106cm
Manganui-
Mount Cheeseman37cm
Mount Dobson11cm
Mount Hutt46cm
Mount Lyford81cm
Mount Olympus (NZ)20cm
Mount Ruapehu32cm
Ohau Snow Fields6cm
Porter Heights44cm
Rainbow36cm
Roundhill8cm
Snow Farm-
Temple Basin14cm
The Remarkables3cm
Treble Cone5cm
Tukino29cm
Turoa25cm
Whakapapa20cm

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
Hanmer Springs106cm
Mount Lyford81cm
Mount Hutt46cm
Porter Heights44cm
Craigieburn39cm

Forecast updated : 20 June 2026 22:43 AEST

 Otago Snow

Ski Resorts in Otago with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Treble Cone5cm
Cardrona2cm
The Remarkables3cm
Coronet Peak1cm

Forecast updated : 20 June 2026 22:43 AEST

 Waikato Snow

Ski Resorts in Waikato with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Rainbow36cm
Broken River37cm
Tukino29cm

Forecast updated : 20 June 2026 22:43 AEST

 Manawatu-Wanganui Snow

Ski Resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Mount Ruapehu32cm
Turoa25cm
Ohau Snow Fields6cm

Forecast updated : 20 June 2026 22:43 AEST