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New Zealand Snow Forecasts - Saturday 18th May 2024

Snow Mail

New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts

Where is there snow in New Zealand?

Powder Alert!

Updated 18 May 06:26:37 UTC

Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 5 ski areas including Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Snow Farm, The Remarkables and Treble Cone.

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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 12 Ski Resorts including Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Ohau Snow Fields, 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
Cardrona24cm10in
Snow Farm24cm10in
The Remarkables23cm9in
Treble Cone22cm9in
Coronet Peak21cm8in
Ohau Snow Fields20cm8in
Mount Hutt10cm4in
Roundhill10cm4in
Tukino8cm3in
Mount Ruapehu6cm3in

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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
Mount Olympus (NZ)10cm4in
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 HrSatSunMonTueWedThuFri 7 DaySnow Conditions
Broken River3cm1in 3cm1in -
Cardrona24cm9in 24cm10in 5cm2in Fresh Snow
Coronet Peak21cm8in 21cm8in 10cm4in Fresh Snow
Craigieburn3cm1in 3cm1in -
Fox Peak-1cm1in -
Hanmer Springs-1cm--
Manganui---
Mount Cheeseman3cm1in 3cm1in -
Mount Dobson---
Mount Hutt7cm3in 10cm4in -
Mount Lyford-1cm- -
Mount Olympus (NZ)---
Mount Ruapehu-6cm3in -
Ohau Snow Fields20cm8in 20cm8in -
Porter Heights4cm2in 5cm2in -
Rainbow---
Roundhill10cm4in 10cm4in -
Snow Farm24cm9in 24cm10in -
Temple Basin---
The Remarkables22cm9in 23cm9in Ski Area Closed
Treble Cone22cm9in 22cm9in -
Tukino-8cm3in -
Turoa---
Whakapapa-6cm3in -

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
Mount Hutt10cm4in
Porter Heights5cm2in
Craigieburn3cm1in
Fox Peak1cm1in
Hanmer Springs1cm-

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 Otago Snow

Ski Resorts in Otago with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Cardrona24cm10in
Snow Farm24cm10in
The Remarkables23cm9in
Treble Cone22cm9in
Coronet Peak21cm8in

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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 Fields20cm8in
Mount Ruapehu6cm3in
Whakapapa6cm3in

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 Waikato Snow

Ski Resorts in Waikato with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Tukino8cm3in
Broken River3cm1in

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