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New Zealand Snow Forecasts - Saturday 22nd August 2026

New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts

Powder in the Forecast!

Powder Alarms updated 23 August 2026 00:40 NZST

Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 11 ski areas including Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Mount Ruapehu, Treble Cone and Whakapapa.

Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast this week

Top New Zealand Snow Forecasts for the next week
Ski Area 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Cardrona53cm
Coronet Peak46cm
Fox Peak50cm
Mount Dobson63cm
Mount Hutt54cm
Ohau Snow Fields74cm
Roundhill72cm
The Remarkables51cm
Treble Cone95cm
Whakapapa45cm

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 2 days, in at least 21 Ski Resorts including Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Treble Cone, Turoa and Whakapapa.

Forecast updated : 22 Aug 2026 22:46 NZST

How much snow is there in New Zealand?

The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Mount Hutt, which reports snow depths of 180cm on upper slopes and 120cm lower down.

Snow report updated : 22 Aug 2026 20:55 NZST

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 Aug 2026 20:55 NZST

Top 10 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast today and tomorrow

Top New Zealand Snow Forecasts for the next 2 days
Ski Area 48 HrSaSu
Cardrona12cm
Coronet Peak10cm
Mount Ruapehu22cm
Ohau Snow Fields19cm
Rainbow12cm
Roundhill13cm
Temple Basin14cm
The Remarkables14cm
Treble Cone24cm
Whakapapa25cm

Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth

New Zealand ski areas with the greatest reported snow depths.
Ski Resort Report Upper
Mount Hutt180cm
Porter Heights170cm
Mount Lyford165cm
Broken River125cm
Craigieburn100cm
Temple Basin100cm
Treble Cone92cm
Mount Dobson90cm
Mount Olympus (NZ)75cm
Roundhill75cm

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 Area 7 DaySaSuMoTuWeThFr
Broken River18cm
Cardrona53cm
Coronet Peak46cm
Craigieburn21cm
Fox Peak50cm
Hanmer Springs12cm
Manganui2cm
Mount Cheeseman20cm
Mount Dobson63cm
Mount Hutt54cm
Mount Lyford5cm
Mount Olympus (NZ)7cm
Mount Ruapehu39cm
Ohau Snow Fields74cm
Porter Heights30cm
Rainbow13cm
Roundhill72cm
Snow Farm-
Temple Basin24cm
The Remarkables51cm
Treble Cone95cm
Tukino4cm
Turoa8cm
Whakapapa45cm

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.

 Canterbury Snow

Ski Resorts in Canterbury with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Mount Hutt54cm
Fox Peak50cm
Porter Heights30cm
Craigieburn21cm
Mount Cheeseman20cm

Forecast updated : 22 Aug 2026 22:46 NZST

 Otago Snow

Ski Resorts in Otago with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Treble Cone95cm
Cardrona53cm
The Remarkables51cm
Coronet Peak46cm

Forecast updated : 22 Aug 2026 22:46 NZST

 Waikato Snow

Ski Resorts in Waikato with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Broken River18cm
Rainbow13cm
Tukino4cm
Manganui2cm

Forecast updated : 22 Aug 2026 22:46 NZST

 Manawatu-Wanganui Snow

Ski Resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Ohau Snow Fields74cm
Mount Ruapehu39cm
Turoa8cm

Forecast updated : 22 Aug 2026 22:46 NZST