Manawatu-Wanganui Snow
Powder in the Forecast!
Powder Alarms updated 15 August 2026 12:09 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 Turoa) is 2cm, expected on 15 August, with around 19cm forecast over the next 7 days.
Forecast updated : 15 Aug 2026 10:47 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 55cm on the upper slopes and 55cm lower down.
Snow report updated : 15 Aug 2026 03:49 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 | 55cm | 55cm |
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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 | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Depth Hi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 21cm | 27cm | ||||||||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 4cm | 10cm | 55cm | |||||||
| Turoa | 15cm | 19cm |