Manganui Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Manganui
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This is the Snow Forecast for Manganui, New Zealand for 16 days from 5 June.
Updated 05 June 2025 12:32 AEST.
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Manganui.
Forecast for today in Manganui
Max 10℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
05
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Manganui has 1cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Manganui Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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| Thu 05 | Fri 06 | Sat 07 | Sun 08 | Mon 09 | Tue 10 | Wed 11 | |
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| Wind | SE F2 | SE F2 | SE F2 | SE F2 | NE F3 | W F3 | |
| 1,680m | 3℃
| 0℃
+1cm
| -1℃
 | 0℃
 +2cm
| 1℃
| 2℃
| 5℃
 |
| SW F2 | SE F3 | SE F3 | SE F3 | SE F2 | E F3 | W F4 | |
| 1,470m | 9℃
| 6℃
| 5℃
| 6℃
 | 7℃
 | 8℃
| 10℃
|
| SW F2 | SE F3 | SE F3 | SE F3 | SE F2 | E F3 | W F4 | |
| 1,260m | 10℃
| 7℃
| 6℃
| 7℃
| 8℃
| 10℃
| 11℃
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| Snow Line | 1,260m | 1,260m | 1,260m | ||||
| Max Town | 10℃ | 7℃ | 6℃ | 7℃ | 8℃ | 10℃ | 11℃ |
| Min Town | 6℃ | 4℃ | 2℃ | 4℃ | 3℃ | 5℃ | 9℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Manganui Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 10℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
05
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
Max 7℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
06
up to 1cm New Snow
Snow showers, cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 6℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
07
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, cloudy, fair later.
Max 7℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
08
up to 2cm New Snow
Clear spells, light snow, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 8℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
09
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then clear sky later.
Max 10℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
10
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, light rain later.
Max 11℃
Min 9℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
11
Snow unlikely
Light rain first, clear spells then cloudy, thunderstorms later.
This Snow Forecast for Manganui, New Zealand gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Manganui, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Manganui Snow Forecast updated at 12:32 AEST, next update expected 18:00 AEST.
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Manganui
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Manganui, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Manganui, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Manganui is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Manganui will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Manganui for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.