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New Zealand Snow Forecasts - Wednesday 22nd April 2026

New Zealand Snow Forecasts and Reports for New Zealand Ski Resorts

Top 8 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast this week

Top New Zealand Snow Forecasts for the next week
Ski Area 7 DayWeThFrSaSuMoTu
Hanmer Springs5cm
Manganui2cm
Mount Hutt1cm
Mount Lyford6cm
Mount Ruapehu1cm
Rainbow1cm
Turoa1cm
Whakapapa1cm

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 8 Ski Resorts including Mount Hutt, Mount Ruapehu, Rainbow, Turoa and Whakapapa.

Forecast updated : 22 Apr 2026 14:13 IST

How much snow is there in New Zealand?

The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Cardrona, which reports snow depths of 95cm on upper slopes.

Snow report updated : 22 Apr 2026 15:00 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 Apr 2026 15:00 IST

Top 8 New Zealand Ski Resorts with Snow Forecast today and tomorrow

Top New Zealand Snow Forecasts for the next 2 days
Ski Area 48 HrWeTh
Hanmer Springs5cm
Manganui2cm
Mount Hutt1cm
Mount Lyford6cm
Mount Ruapehu1cm
Rainbow1cm
Turoa1cm
Whakapapa1cm

Top New Zealand Ski Resorts by Snow Depth

New Zealand ski areas with the greatest reported snow depths.
Ski Resort Report Upper
Cardrona95cm
Mount Hutt60cm
Whakapapa50cm

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 DayWeThFrSaSuMoTu
Broken River-
Cardrona-
Coronet Peak-
Craigieburn-
Fox Peak-
Hanmer Springs5cm
Manganui2cm
Mount Cheeseman-
Mount Dobson-
Mount Hutt1cm
Mount Lyford6cm
Mount Olympus (NZ)-
Mount Ruapehu1cm
Ohau Snow Fields-
Porter Heights-
Rainbow1cm
Roundhill-
Snow Farm-
Temple Basin-
The Remarkables-
Treble Cone-
Tukino-
Turoa1cm
Whakapapa1cm

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 Resorts in Canterbury with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Mount Lyford6cm
Hanmer Springs5cm
Mount Hutt1cm

Forecast updated : 22 Apr 2026 14:13 IST

 Otago Snow

There is no significant snow forecast for ski resorts in Otago today (Wednesday 22nd April).

 Waikato Snow

Ski Resorts in Waikato with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Manganui2cm
Rainbow1cm

Forecast updated : 22 Apr 2026 14:13 IST

 Manawatu-Wanganui Snow

Ski Resorts in Manawatu-Wanganui with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Mount Ruapehu1cm
Turoa1cm

Forecast updated : 22 Apr 2026 14:13 IST