Canterbury Snow
Powder in the Forecast!
Powder Alarms updated 02 July 2026 03:16 PDT
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 5 ski areas including Craigieburn, Fox Peak, Hanmer Springs, Mount Hutt and Mount Lyford.
Where is there snow in Canterbury?
When will it snow in Canterbury?
The next notable snow forecast (for Craigieburn) is 1in, expected on 4 July, with around 14in forecast over the next 7 days.
Forecast updated : 02 Jul 2026 01:41 PDT
How much snow is there in Canterbury?
The deepest snow in Canterbury is in Craigieburn which is reporting snow depths of 24in on the upper slopes.
Snow report updated : 26 Jun 2026 10:48 PDT
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Craigieburn | - | 24in |
| Mount Lyford | 8in | 20in |
| Porter Heights | 4in | 10in |
| Mount Cheeseman | 1in | 2in |
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See below for Snow Forecasts for all ski resorts in Canterbury.
Snow Forecasts for the Ski Areas of Canterbury
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Depth Hi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigieburn | 1in | 14in | 24in | |||||||
| Fox Peak | 4in | 17in | ||||||||
| Hanmer Springs | 1in | 49in | ||||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | 3in | 17in | 2in | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | 3in | 24in | ||||||||
| Mount Lyford | - | 48in | 20in | |||||||
| Porter Heights | 1in | 20in | 10in |