New Zealand Snow Forecasts - Thursday 22^nd October 2026

Which New Zealand ski resorts will get the most snow this week?

These are the top 10 ski resorts in New Zealand with the most snow expected over the next 7 days.

Where is there snow in New Zealand?

Which New Zealand ski resorts have the deepest snow?

How do New Zealand ski resorts compare for forecast snow?

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 always check with the Tourist Office before travelling.

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.