Manawatu-Wanganui Snow
Powder in the Forecast!
Powder Alarms updated 29 July 2026 00:04 NZST
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for ski areas including Mount Ruapehu and Ohau Snow Fields.
Where is there snow in Manawatu-Wanganui?
When will it snow in Manawatu-Wanganui?
The next notable snow forecast (for Ohau Snow Fields) is 18cm, expected on 30 July.
There is some snow currently indicated by the long-range (7 days+) forecast; but too far ahead to be relied upon
Forecast updated : 28 Jul 2026 19:43 NZST
How much snow is there in Manawatu-Wanganui?
The deepest snow in Manawatu-Wanganui is in Ohau Snow Fields which is reporting snow depths of 60cm on the upper slopes and 50cm lower down.
Snow report updated : 28 Jul 2026 05:42 NZST
When did it last snow in Manawatu-Wanganui?
We're sorry but we don't have a recent Snow Report from Manawatu-Wanganui.
Manawatu-Wanganui Ski Areas by Snow Depth
| Ski Resort Report | Valley | Depth Hi |
|---|---|---|
| Ohau Snow Fields | 50cm | 60cm |
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See below for Snow Forecasts for all ski resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui.
Snow Forecasts for the Ski Areas of Manawatu-Wanganui
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Depth Hi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Ruapehu | 1cm | 19cm | ||||||||
| Ohau Snow Fields | 19cm | 22cm | 60cm | |||||||
| Turoa | - | 21cm |