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New Zealand Snow Forecasts - Wednesday 8th May 2024

Snow Mail

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?

There is snow forecast to fall in New Zealand over the next 2 days, in at least 17 Ski Resorts including Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Mount Dobson, The Remarkables and Treble Cone.

How much snow is there in New Zealand?

The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Mount Dobson, which reports snow depths of 120cm47in on upper slopes and 60cm24in 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
Hanmer Springs8cm3in
Mount Lyford8cm3in
Roundhill7cm3in
Fox Peak6cm2in
Mount Hutt4cm2in
Mount Dobson4cm2in
Ohau Snow Fields4cm2in
Broken River3cm1in
Craigieburn3cm1in
Porter Heights2cm1in

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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
Mount Dobson120cm47in
Temple Basin105cm41in
Hanmer Springs50cm20in
Cardrona40cm16in
Rainbow35cm14in
Manganui30cm12in
Snow Farm5cm2in

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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 HrWedThuFriSatSunMonTue 7 DaySnow Conditions
Broken River2cm1in 3cm1in -
Cardrona2cm1in 2cm1in 5cm2in Fresh Snow
Coronet Peak1cm1in 2cm1in Ski Area Closed
Craigieburn2cm1in 3cm1in -
Fox Peak6cm2in 6cm2in -
Hanmer Springs8cm3in 8cm3in -
Manganui---
Mount Cheeseman3cm1in 3cm1in -
Mount Dobson4cm2in 4cm2in -
Mount Hutt4cm2in 4cm2in Ski Area Closed
Mount Lyford8cm3in 8cm3in -
Mount Olympus (NZ)-1cm--
Mount Ruapehu-1cm--
Ohau Snow Fields4cm2in 4cm2in -
Porter Heights2cm1in 2cm1in -
Rainbow---
Roundhill3cm1in 7cm3in -
Snow Farm2cm1in 2cm1in -
Temple Basin2cm1in 2cm1in -
The Remarkables2cm1in 2cm1in Ski Area Closed
Treble Cone2cm1in 2cm1in -
Tukino---
Turoa-2cm1in -
Whakapapa-1cm--

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 off piste 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
Hanmer Springs8cm3in
Mount Lyford8cm3in
Fox Peak6cm2in
Mount Hutt4cm2in
Craigieburn3cm1in

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 Otago Snow

Ski Resorts in Otago with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Cardrona2cm1in
Coronet Peak2cm1in
Snow Farm2cm1in
The Remarkables2cm1in
Treble Cone2cm1in

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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
Ohau Snow Fields4cm2in
Turoa2cm1in
Mount Ruapehu1cm-
Whakapapa1cm-

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 Waikato Snow

Ski Resorts in Waikato with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Broken River3cm1in

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