New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts
Which New Zealand ski resorts will get the most snow this week?
These are the top 10 ski resorts in New Zealand with the most snow expected over the next 7 days.
| Ski Area | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coronet Peak | 3in | |||||||
| Craigieburn | 2in | |||||||
| Hanmer Springs | 2in | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 2in | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 5in | |||||||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 6in | |||||||
| Porter Heights | 2in | |||||||
| The Remarkables | 7in | |||||||
| Treble Cone | 6in | |||||||
| Whakapapa | 6in |
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 20 Ski Resorts including Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Treble Cone, Turoa and Whakapapa.
Forecast updated : 21 Oct 2026 16:48 PDT
How much snow is there in New Zealand?
The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Mount Olympus (NZ), which reports snow depths of 51in on upper slopes and - lower down.
Snow report updated : 21 Oct 2026 14:30 PDT
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 : 21 Oct 2026 14:30 PDT
Which New Zealand ski resorts have the deepest snow?
| Ski Resort Report | Upper |
|---|---|
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 51in |
| Cardrona | 34in |
| Whakapapa | 13in |
How do New Zealand ski resorts compare for forecast snow?
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 always check with the Tourist Office before travelling.
| Ski Area | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River | 1in | |||||||
| Cardrona | 2in | |||||||
| Coronet Peak | 3in | |||||||
| Craigieburn | 2in | |||||||
| Fox Peak | 1in | |||||||
| Hanmer Springs | 2in | |||||||
| Manganui | - | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | 2in | |||||||
| Mount Dobson | 1in | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 2in | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | 1in | |||||||
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | 1in | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | 5in | |||||||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 6in | |||||||
| Porter Heights | 2in | |||||||
| Rainbow | 1in | |||||||
| Roundhill | 2in | |||||||
| Snow Farm | - | |||||||
| Temple Basin | 4in | |||||||
| The Remarkables | 7in | |||||||
| Treble Cone | 6in | |||||||
| Tukino | - | |||||||
| Turoa | 1in | |||||||
| Whakapapa | 6in |
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.
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Canterbury Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Porter Heights | 2in |
| Craigieburn | 2in |
| Hanmer Springs | 2in |
| Mount Hutt | 2in |
| Fox Peak | 1in |
Forecast updated : 21 Oct 2026 16:48 PDT
Otago Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| The Remarkables | 7in |
| Treble Cone | 6in |
| Coronet Peak | 3in |
| Cardrona | 2in |
Forecast updated : 21 Oct 2026 16:48 PDT
Waikato Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Broken River | 1in |
Forecast updated : 21 Oct 2026 16:48 PDT
Manawatu-Wanganui Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Ohau Snow Fields | 6in |
| Mount Ruapehu | 5in |
| Turoa | 1in |
Forecast updated : 21 Oct 2026 16:48 PDT