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New Zealand Snow Forecasts - Thursday 22nd October 2026

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.

Top New Zealand Snow Forecasts for the next week
Ski Area 7 DayThFrSaSuMoTuWe
Coronet Peak3in
Craigieburn2in
Hanmer Springs2in
Mount Hutt2in
Mount Ruapehu5in
Ohau Snow Fields6in
Porter Heights2in
The Remarkables7in
Treble Cone6in
Whakapapa6in

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?

New Zealand ski areas with the greatest reported snow depths.
Ski Resort Report Upper
Mount Olympus (NZ)51in
Cardrona34in
Whakapapa13in

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.

New Zealand Snow Forecasts
Ski Area 7 DayThFrSaSuMoTuWe
Broken River1in
Cardrona2in
Coronet Peak3in
Craigieburn2in
Fox Peak1in
Hanmer Springs2in
Manganui-
Mount Cheeseman2in
Mount Dobson1in
Mount Hutt2in
Mount Lyford1in
Mount Olympus (NZ)1in
Mount Ruapehu5in
Ohau Snow Fields6in
Porter Heights2in
Rainbow1in
Roundhill2in
Snow Farm-
Temple Basin4in
The Remarkables7in
Treble Cone6in
Tukino-
Turoa1in
Whakapapa6in

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

Which ski resorts in Canterbury have snow forecast in the next 7 days?
Ski Area 7 Day
Porter Heights2in
Craigieburn2in
Hanmer Springs2in
Mount Hutt2in
Fox Peak1in

Forecast updated : 21 Oct 2026 16:48 PDT

 Otago Snow

Which ski resorts in Otago have snow forecast in the next 7 days?
Ski Area 7 Day
The Remarkables7in
Treble Cone6in
Coronet Peak3in
Cardrona2in

Forecast updated : 21 Oct 2026 16:48 PDT

 Waikato Snow

Which ski resorts in Waikato have snow forecast in the next 7 days?
Ski Area 7 Day
Broken River1in

Forecast updated : 21 Oct 2026 16:48 PDT

 Manawatu-Wanganui Snow

Which ski resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui have snow forecast in the next 7 days?
Ski Area 7 Day
Ohau Snow Fields6in
Mount Ruapehu5in
Turoa1in

Forecast updated : 21 Oct 2026 16:48 PDT