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New Zealand Snow Forecasts - Saturday 25th March 2023

New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts

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 18 Ski Resorts including Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Mount Ruapehu, Treble Cone and Whakapapa.

How much snow is there in New Zealand?

The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Snow Farm, which reports snow depths of 79in on upper slopes and 35in lower down.

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!

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Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Forecast Snow

Ski Resorts in New Zealand with most snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Broken River1in
Craigieburn1in
Mount Cheeseman1in
Temple Basin-
Mount Hutt3in
Porter Heights3in
Hanmer Springs1in
Mount Lyford-
The Remarkables3in
Coronet Peak-

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Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth

New Zealand ski areas with the greatest reported snow depths.
Ski Resort Report Upper
Snow Farm79in
Temple Basin59in
Mount Cheeseman39in
Cardrona30in
Craigieburn24in
Rainbow16in
The Remarkables8in

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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 Resort Forecast 48 HrSatSunMonTueWedThuFri 7 DaySnow Conditions
Broken River-1in -
Cardrona-1in -
Coronet Peak--Ski Area Open
Craigieburn-1in -
Fox Peak---
Hanmer Springs-1in -
Manganui---
Mount Cheeseman-1in -
Mount Dobson---
Mount Hutt-3in -
Mount Lyford-- -
Mount Olympus (NZ)---
Mount Ruapehu---
Ohau Snow Fields---
Porter Heights-3in -
Rainbow---
Roundhill---
Snow Farm---
Temple Basin---
The Remarkables-3in 8in Snow in last 48hrs
Treble Cone-1in -
Tukino---
Turoa---
Whakapapa--Ski Area Open

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.

Off Piste and Avalanche Safety

Ski Safe : If you intend to ski or snowboard out of bounds in New Zealand, you must check conditions locally before doing so. Always check the Avalanche Risk Level and carry appropriate avalanche safety equipment at all times.

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.

 Canterbury Snow

Ski Resorts in Canterbury with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Craigieburn1in
Mount Hutt3in
Porter Heights3in
Hanmer Springs1in
Mount Lyford-

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 Otago Snow

Ski Resorts in Otago with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
The Remarkables3in
Coronet Peak-
Cardrona1in
Treble Cone1in
Snow Farm-

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 Manawatu-Wanganui Snow

Ski Resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Mount Ruapehu-
Whakapapa-

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 Waikato Snow

Ski Resorts in Waikato with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Broken River1in
Rainbow-

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