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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 22 August 2026 20:44 IST

Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 12 ski areas including Cardrona, Mount Dobson, 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
Fox Peak57cm
Mount Cheeseman49cm
Mount Dobson66cm
Mount Hutt65cm
Mount Ruapehu50cm
Ohau Snow Fields60cm
Roundhill76cm
The Remarkables49cm
Treble Cone92cm
Whakapapa61cm

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 22 Ski Resorts including Cardrona, Coronet Peak, Treble Cone, Turoa and Whakapapa.

Forecast updated : 22 Aug 2026 19:23 IST

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 16:11 IST

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 16:11 IST

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
Cardrona11cm
Fox Peak10cm
Mount Ruapehu24cm
Ohau Snow Fields20cm
Rainbow12cm
Roundhill14cm
Temple Basin16cm
The Remarkables14cm
Treble Cone25cm
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 River47cm
Cardrona36cm
Coronet Peak35cm
Craigieburn46cm
Fox Peak57cm
Hanmer Springs22cm
Manganui2cm
Mount Cheeseman49cm
Mount Dobson66cm
Mount Hutt65cm
Mount Lyford10cm
Mount Olympus (NZ)7cm
Mount Ruapehu50cm
Ohau Snow Fields60cm
Porter Heights34cm
Rainbow19cm
Roundhill76cm
Snow Farm-
Temple Basin38cm
The Remarkables49cm
Treble Cone92cm
Tukino7cm
Turoa11cm
Whakapapa61cm

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 Hutt65cm
Fox Peak57cm
Mount Cheeseman49cm
Craigieburn46cm
Porter Heights34cm

Forecast updated : 22 Aug 2026 19:23 IST

 Otago Snow

Ski Resorts in Otago with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Treble Cone92cm
The Remarkables49cm
Cardrona36cm
Coronet Peak35cm

Forecast updated : 22 Aug 2026 19:23 IST

 Waikato Snow

Ski Resorts in Waikato with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Broken River47cm
Rainbow19cm
Tukino7cm
Manganui2cm

Forecast updated : 22 Aug 2026 19:23 IST

 Manawatu-Wanganui Snow

Ski Resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Ohau Snow Fields60cm
Mount Ruapehu50cm
Turoa11cm

Forecast updated : 22 Aug 2026 19:23 IST