Canterbury Snow Reports
Where is there snow in Canterbury?
Powder Alert!
Updated 25 June 2025 03:05 PDT
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 3 ski areas including Fox Peak, Mount Hutt and Porter Heights.
When will it snow in Canterbury?
The next notable snow forecast (for Mount Hutt) is 7in, expected on 26 June, with around 20in forecast over the next 7 days.
Forecast updated : 24 Jun 2025 23:36 PDT
How much snow is there in Canterbury?
The deepest snow in Canterbury is in Mount Hutt which is reporting snow depths of 56in on the upper slopes and 40in lower down.
When did it last snow in Canterbury?
We're sorry but we don't have a recent Snow Report from Canterbury.
Top 4 Canterbury Ski Areas by Snow Depth
| Ski Resort Report | Valley | Depth Hi |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Hutt | 40in | 56in |
| Porter Heights | 24in | 31in |
| Mount Lyford | 8in | 28in |
| Hanmer Springs | - | 10in |
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Snow Forecasts for the Ski Areas of Canterbury
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day | Depth Hi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigieburn | 2in | 2in | ||||||||
| Fox Peak | 9in | 9in | ||||||||
| Hanmer Springs | 1in | 1in | 10in | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 19in | 20in | 56in | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | 1in | 1in | 28in | |||||||
| Porter Heights | 18in | 19in | 31in |
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Off-Piste Safety in Canterbury
Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Canterbury, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.