Manawatu-Wanganui Snow
Powder in the Forecast!
Powder Alarms updated 24 July 2026 19:30 AEST
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 3 ski areas including Mount Ruapehu, Turoa and Whakapapa.
Where is there snow in Manawatu-Wanganui?
When will it snow in Manawatu-Wanganui?
The next notable snow forecast (for Mount Ruapehu) is 18cm, expected on 24 July, with around 42cm forecast over the next 7 days.
There is some snow currently indicated by the long-range (7 days+) forecast; but too far ahead to be relied upon
Forecast updated : 24 July 2026 17:40 AEST
How much snow is there in Manawatu-Wanganui?
The deepest snow in Manawatu-Wanganui is in Ohau Snow Fields which is reporting snow depths of 50cm on the upper slopes and 50cm lower down.
Snow report updated : 24 July 2026 04:00 AEST
When did it last snow in Manawatu-Wanganui?
We're sorry but we don't have a recent Snow Report from Manawatu-Wanganui.
Manawatu-Wanganui Ski Areas by Snow Depth
| Ski Resort Report | Valley | Depth Hi |
|---|---|---|
| Ohau Snow Fields | 50cm | 50cm |
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See below for Snow Forecasts for all ski resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui.
Snow Forecasts for the Ski Areas of Manawatu-Wanganui
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Depth Hi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 28cm | 42cm | ||||||||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 7cm | 33cm | 50cm | |||||||
| Turoa | 21cm | 26cm |