Canterbury Snow Reports
Where is there snow in Canterbury?
Powder Alert!
Updated 28 April 2025 04:05 IST
Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 6 ski areas including Craigieburn, Fox Peak, Hanmer Springs, Mount Hutt and Mount Lyford.
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When will it snow in Canterbury?
The next notable snow forecast (for Porter Heights) is 8cm, expected on 29 April, with around 129cm forecast over the next 7 days.
Forecast updated : 28 Apr 2025 00:05 IST
How much snow is there in Canterbury?
We don't have current snow depths for Canterbury but you can use the link below to view snow depth at other New Zealand Ski Resorts.
When did it last snow in Canterbury?
We're sorry but we don't have a recent Snow Report from Canterbury.
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See below for Snow Forecasts for all ski resorts in Canterbury.
Snow Forecasts for the Ski Areas of Canterbury
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day | Depth Hi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigieburn | 1cm | 42cm | ||||||||
| Fox Peak | 1cm | 35cm | ||||||||
| Hanmer Springs | - | 53cm | ||||||||
| Mount Hutt | 6cm | 64cm | ||||||||
| Mount Lyford | - | 45cm | ||||||||
| Porter Heights | 8cm | 129cm |
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Off-Piste Safety in Canterbury
Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Canterbury, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.