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New Zealand Snow Forecasts - Thursday 22nd October 2026

New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts

Which New Zealand ski resorts will get the most snow this week?

These are the top 10 ski resorts in New Zealand with the most snow expected over the next 7 days.

Top New Zealand Snow Forecasts for the next week
Ski Area 7 DayThFrSaSuMoTuWe
Broken River6cm
Cardrona6cm
Fox Peak6cm
Mount Ruapehu13cm
Ohau Snow Fields23cm
Roundhill11cm
Temple Basin20cm
The Remarkables10cm
Treble Cone21cm
Whakapapa14cm

Where is there snow in New Zealand?

When will it next snow in New Zealand?

Snow is next forecast to fall in New Zealand over the next week, in at least 20 Ski Resorts including Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Treble Cone, Turoa and Whakapapa.

Forecast updated : 23 Oct 2026 11:59 NZDT

How much snow is there in New Zealand?

The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Mount Olympus (NZ), which reports snow depths of 130cm on upper slopes and 1cm lower down.

Snow report updated : 22 Oct 2026 22:30 NZDT

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!

Snow report updated : 22 Oct 2026 22:30 NZDT

Which New Zealand ski resorts have the deepest snow?

New Zealand ski areas with the greatest reported snow depths.
Ski Resort Report Upper
Mount Olympus (NZ)130cm
Cardrona87cm
Whakapapa32cm

How do New Zealand ski resorts compare for forecast snow?

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 always check with the Tourist Office before travelling.

New Zealand Snow Forecasts
Ski Area 7 DayThFrSaSuMoTuWe
Broken River6cm
Cardrona6cm
Coronet Peak5cm
Craigieburn3cm
Fox Peak6cm
Hanmer Springs1cm
Manganui-
Mount Cheeseman6cm
Mount Dobson5cm
Mount Hutt6cm
Mount Lyford-
Mount Olympus (NZ)4cm
Mount Ruapehu13cm
Ohau Snow Fields23cm
Porter Heights3cm
Rainbow3cm
Roundhill11cm
Snow Farm-
Temple Basin20cm
The Remarkables10cm
Treble Cone21cm
Tukino-
Turoa1cm
Whakapapa14cm

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.

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.

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 Canterbury Snow

Which ski resorts in Canterbury have snow forecast in the next 7 days?
Ski Area 7 Day
Fox Peak4cm
Mount Cheeseman6cm
Mount Hutt4cm
Craigieburn3cm
Porter Heights-

Forecast updated : 23 Oct 2026 11:59 NZDT

 Otago Snow

Which ski resorts in Otago have snow forecast in the next 7 days?
Ski Area 7 Day
Treble Cone21cm
The Remarkables10cm
Cardrona6cm
Coronet Peak5cm

Forecast updated : 23 Oct 2026 11:59 NZDT

 Waikato Snow

Which ski resorts in Waikato have snow forecast in the next 7 days?
Ski Area 7 Day
Broken River6cm
Rainbow3cm

Forecast updated : 23 Oct 2026 11:59 NZDT

 Manawatu-Wanganui Snow

Which ski resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui have snow forecast in the next 7 days?
Ski Area 7 Day
Ohau Snow Fields23cm
Mount Ruapehu13cm
Turoa1cm

Forecast updated : 23 Oct 2026 11:59 NZDT