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
| Ski Area | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River | 37cm | |||||||
| Craigieburn | 39cm | |||||||
| Hanmer Springs | 106cm | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | 37cm | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 46cm | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | 81cm | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 32cm | |||||||
| Porter Heights | 44cm | |||||||
| Rainbow | 36cm | |||||||
| Temple Basin | 14cm |
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
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River | 1cm | ||
| Cardrona | 1cm | ||
| Craigieburn | 2cm | ||
| Fox Peak | 1cm | ||
| Mount Hutt | 2cm | ||
| Mount Ruapehu | 3cm | ||
| Porter Heights | 3cm | ||
| Treble Cone | 5cm | ||
| Turoa | 7cm | ||
| Whakapapa | 2cm |
Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth
| Ski Resort Report | Upper |
|---|---|
| Mount Lyford | 20cm |
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.
| Ski Area | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River | 37cm | |||||||
| Cardrona | 2cm | |||||||
| Coronet Peak | 1cm | |||||||
| Craigieburn | 39cm | |||||||
| Fox Peak | 10cm | |||||||
| Hanmer Springs | 106cm | |||||||
| Manganui | - | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | 37cm | |||||||
| Mount Dobson | 11cm | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 46cm | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | 81cm | |||||||
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 20cm | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 32cm | |||||||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 6cm | |||||||
| Porter Heights | 44cm | |||||||
| Rainbow | 36cm | |||||||
| Roundhill | 8cm | |||||||
| Snow Farm | - | |||||||
| Temple Basin | 14cm | |||||||
| The Remarkables | 3cm | |||||||
| Treble Cone | 5cm | |||||||
| Tukino | 29cm | |||||||
| Turoa | 25cm | |||||||
| Whakapapa | 20cm |
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 Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Hanmer Springs | 106cm |
| Mount Lyford | 81cm |
| Mount Hutt | 46cm |
| Porter Heights | 44cm |
| Craigieburn | 39cm |
Forecast updated : 20 June 2026 22:43 AEST
Otago Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Treble Cone | 5cm |
| Cardrona | 2cm |
| The Remarkables | 3cm |
| Coronet Peak | 1cm |
Forecast updated : 20 June 2026 22:43 AEST
Waikato Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Rainbow | 36cm |
| Broken River | 37cm |
| Tukino | 29cm |
Forecast updated : 20 June 2026 22:43 AEST
Manawatu-Wanganui Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 32cm |
| Turoa | 25cm |
| Ohau Snow Fields | 6cm |
Forecast updated : 20 June 2026 22:43 AEST