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 week, in Ski Resorts including Mount Hutt.
Forecast updated : 06 Dec 2025 03:40 NZDT
How much snow is there in New Zealand?
The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Mount Hutt, which reports snow depths of 118cm on upper slopes and 100cm lower down.
Snow report updated : 06 Dec 2025 02:30 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 : 06 Dec 2025 02:30 NZDT
Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Forecast Snow
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Mount Hutt | 5cm |
Forecast updated : 06 Dec 2025 03:40 NZDT
Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth
| Ski Resort Report | Upper |
|---|---|
| Mount Hutt | 118cm |
| Cardrona | 95cm |
| Whakapapa | 50cm |
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.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River | - | - | |||||||
| Cardrona | - | 2cm | |||||||
| Coronet Peak | - | - | |||||||
| Craigieburn | - | - | |||||||
| Fox Peak | - | - | |||||||
| Hanmer Springs | - | - | |||||||
| Manganui | - | - | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | - | - | |||||||
| Mount Dobson | - | - | |||||||
| Mount Hutt | - | 5cm | |||||||
| Mount Lyford | - | - | |||||||
| Mount Olympus (NZ) | - | - | |||||||
| Mount Ruapehu | - | - | |||||||
| Ohau Snow Fields | - | - | |||||||
| Porter Heights | - | - | |||||||
| Rainbow | - | - | |||||||
| Roundhill | - | - | |||||||
| Snow Farm | - | - | |||||||
| Temple Basin | - | - | |||||||
| The Remarkables | - | - | |||||||
| Treble Cone | - | 13cm | |||||||
| Tukino | - | - | |||||||
| Turoa | - | - | |||||||
| Whakapapa | - | - |
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
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Mount Hutt | 5cm |
Forecast updated : 06 Dec 2025 03:40 NZDT
Otago Snow
There is no significant snow forecast for ski resorts in Otago today (Friday 5th December).
Manawatu-Wanganui Snow
There is no significant snow forecast for ski resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui today (Friday 5th December).
Waikato Snow
There is no significant snow forecast for ski resorts in Waikato today (Friday 5th December).