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New Zealand Snow Forecasts - Thursday 2nd 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 11 Ski Resorts including Hanmer Springs, Mount Hutt, Mount Ruapehu, Turoa and Whakapapa.

How much snow is there in New Zealand?

The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Mount Lyford, which reports snow depths of 200cm79in on upper slopes and 100cm39in 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
Turoa7cm3in
Mount Ruapehu5cm2in
Whakapapa5cm2in
Hanmer Springs2cm1in
Mount Lyford2cm1in
Mount Hutt1cm-
Mount Olympus (NZ)2cm1in
Porter Heights1cm1in
Cardrona1cm-
Coronet Peak1cm-

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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 Lyford200cm79in
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 HrThuFriSatSunMonTueWed 7 DaySnow Conditions
Broken River---
Cardrona-1cm-5cm2in Fresh Snow
Coronet Peak-1cm--
Craigieburn---
Fox Peak---
Hanmer Springs1cm- 2cm1in -
Manganui---
Mount Cheeseman---
Mount Dobson-1cm- -
Mount Hutt-1cm- Ski Area Closed
Mount Lyford1cm- 2cm1in 100cm39in Fresh Snow
Mount Olympus (NZ)2cm1in 2cm1in -
Mount Ruapehu1cm1in 5cm2in -
Ohau Snow Fields---
Porter Heights-1cm1in -
Rainbow---
Roundhill---
Snow Farm---
Temple Basin---
The Remarkables-1cm-Ski Area Closed
Treble Cone-1cm--
Tukino---
Turoa4cm1in 7cm3in -
Whakapapa1cm1in 5cm2in -

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 Springs2cm1in
Mount Lyford2cm1in
Mount Hutt1cm-
Porter Heights1cm1in
Fox Peak-

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 Otago Snow

Ski Resorts in Otago with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Cardrona1cm-
Coronet Peak1cm-
The Remarkables1cm-
Treble Cone1cm-

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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
Turoa7cm3in
Mount Ruapehu5cm2in
Whakapapa5cm2in

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 Waikato Snow

Ski Resorts in Waikato with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Resort Forecast 7 Day
Rainbow-
Tukino-

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