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New Zealand Snow Forecasts - Tuesday 21st April 2026

New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts

Powder in the Forecast!

Powder Alarms updated 20 April 2026 23:26 PDT

Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 4 ski areas including Hanmer Springs, Mount Lyford, Mount Ruapehu and Whakapapa.

Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast this week

Top New Zealand Snow Forecasts for the next week
Ski Area 7 DayTuWeThFrSaSuMo
Broken River2in
Craigieburn1in
Hanmer Springs10in
Manganui2in
Mount Hutt5in
Mount Lyford7in
Mount Ruapehu8in
Porter Heights2in
Turoa3in
Whakapapa8in

Where is there snow in New Zealand?

When will it next snow in New Zealand?

There is snow forecast to fall in New Zealand over the next 2 days, in at least 18 Ski Resorts including Mount Dobson, Mount Ruapehu, Porter Heights, Turoa and Whakapapa.

Forecast updated : 20 Apr 2026 21:44 PDT

How much snow is there in New Zealand?

The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Cardrona, which reports snow depths of 37in on upper slopes.

Snow report updated : 20 Apr 2026 22:30 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 : 20 Apr 2026 22:30 PDT

Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast today and tomorrow

Top New Zealand Snow Forecasts for the next 2 days
Ski Area 48 HrTuWe
Broken River1in
Hanmer Springs10in
Manganui2in
Mount Cheeseman1in
Mount Hutt4in
Mount Lyford7in
Mount Ruapehu8in
Porter Heights2in
Turoa3in
Whakapapa8in

Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth

New Zealand ski areas with the greatest reported snow depths.
Ski Resort Report Upper
Cardrona37in
Whakapapa20in

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.

New Zealand Snow Forecasts
Ski Area 7 DayTuWeThFrSaSuMo
Broken River2in
Cardrona-
Coronet Peak-
Craigieburn1in
Fox Peak1in
Hanmer Springs10in
Manganui2in
Mount Cheeseman2in
Mount Dobson1in
Mount Hutt5in
Mount Lyford7in
Mount Olympus (NZ)-
Mount Ruapehu8in
Ohau Snow Fields-
Porter Heights2in
Rainbow1in
Roundhill-
Snow Farm-
Temple Basin-
The Remarkables-
Treble Cone-
Tukino1in
Turoa3in
Whakapapa8in

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 Resorts in Canterbury with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Hanmer Springs10in
Mount Lyford7in
Mount Hutt5in
Porter Heights2in
Craigieburn1in

Forecast updated : 20 Apr 2026 21:44 PDT

 Otago Snow

There is no significant snow forecast for ski resorts in Otago today (Tuesday 21st April).

 Waikato Snow

Ski Resorts in Waikato with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Manganui2in
Broken River2in
Rainbow1in
Tukino1in

Forecast updated : 20 Apr 2026 21:44 PDT

 Manawatu-Wanganui Snow

Ski Resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Mount Ruapehu8in
Turoa3in
Ohau Snow Fields-

Forecast updated : 20 Apr 2026 21:44 PDT