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New Zealand Snow Forecasts - Tuesday 3rd October 2023

New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts

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

How much snow is there in New Zealand?

The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Turoa, which reports snow depths of 225cm on upper slopes and 30cm lower down.

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!

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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.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Fox Peak1cm
Mount Lyford4cm
Cardrona4cm
Coronet Peak4cm
Mount Dobson5cm
Ohau Snow Fields4cm
Snow Farm5cm
The Remarkables4cm
Treble Cone4cm
Mount Hutt3cm

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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
Turoa225cm
Mount Hutt148cm
Whakapapa137cm
Mount Dobson120cm
Temple Basin105cm
Ohau Snow Fields100cm
Broken River90cm
The Remarkables90cm
Mount Olympus (NZ)80cm
Porter Heights70cm

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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
Ski Resort Forecast 48 HrTueWedThuFriSatSunMon 7 DaySnow Conditions
Broken River-7cm -
Cardrona-4cm Ski Area Open
Coronet Peak-4cm -
Craigieburn-7cm -
Fox Peak-1cm-
Hanmer Springs-4cm -
Manganui-1cm-
Mount Cheeseman-7cm -
Mount Dobson-5cm Ski Area Open
Mount Hutt-3cm 2cm Fresh Snow
Mount Lyford-4cm -
Mount Olympus (NZ)-2cm 5cm Fresh Snow
Mount Ruapehu-3cm -
Ohau Snow Fields-4cm -
Porter Heights-3cm -
Rainbow-6cm -
Roundhill-3cm -
Snow Farm-5cm -
Temple Basin3cm 9cm -
The Remarkables-4cm 5cm Fresh Snow
Treble Cone-4cm -
Tukino-2cm -
Turoa-1cm 5cm Fresh Snow
Whakapapa-4cm -

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.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Fox Peak1cm
Mount Lyford4cm
Mount Hutt3cm
Porter Heights3cm
Craigieburn7cm

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 Otago Snow

Ski Resorts in Otago with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Cardrona4cm
Coronet Peak4cm
Snow Farm5cm
The Remarkables4cm
Treble Cone4cm

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 Manawatu-Wanganui Snow

Ski Resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Ohau Snow Fields4cm
Mount Ruapehu3cm
Whakapapa4cm
Turoa1cm

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 Waikato Snow

Ski Resorts in Waikato with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Broken River7cm
Tukino2cm
Rainbow6cm

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