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New Zealand Snow Reports and Conditions - Saturday 22nd July 2023

New Zealand Snow Reports

Where has it snowed in New Zealand? Snow depths and current snow conditions for New Zealand Ski Resorts.

Where is there snow in New Zealand?

Powder Alert!

Updated 22 July 19:37:09 UTC

Powder Alarms and Snow Storm Warnings have been issued for at least 7 ski areas including Broken River, Hanmer Springs, Mount Hutt, Mount Lyford and Temple Basin.

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When will it next snow in New Zealand?

There is snow forecast to fall in New Zealand over the next 2 days, in at least 20 Ski Resorts including Cardrona, Mount Ruapehu, Treble Cone, Turoa and Whakapapa.

How much snow is there in New Zealand?

The deepest reported snow in New Zealand is in Turoa, which reports snow depths of 140cm55in on upper slopes and 60cm24in lower down.

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 Reports for New Zealand. Collected Saturday 22nd July 2023.

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New Zealand Ski Resorts - Current Snow Comparison

Last reported snow conditions 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 Reports
Ski Resort Report Up HighLast SnowForecast 48 Hr 7 Day
Broken River18cm7in-Forecast21cm8in 31cm12in
Cardrona32cm13in-Forecast1cm-7cm3in
Coronet Peak45cm18in-Forecast-15cm6in
Craigieburn19cm7in-Forecast21cm8in 31cm12in
Fox Peak-Forecast9cm4in 19cm8in
Hanmer Springs10cm4in-Forecast35cm14in 48cm19in
Manganui15cm6in-Forecast4cm2in 15cm6in
Mount Cheeseman25cm10in-Forecast21cm8in 31cm12in
Mount Dobson90cm35in-Forecast-2cm1in
Mount Hutt102cm40in-Forecast67cm26in 83cm33in
Mount Lyford15cm6in-Forecast63cm25in 82cm32in
Mount Olympus (NZ)5cm2in-Forecast1cm1in 16cm6in
Mount Ruapehu-Forecast1cm-26cm10in
Ohau Snow Fields30cm12in-Forecast13cm5in 15cm6in
Porter Heights20cm8in-Forecast20cm8in 29cm11in
Rainbow20cm8in-Forecast2cm1in 15cm6in
Roundhill43cm17in-Forecast2cm1in 5cm2in
Snow Farm30cm12in-Forecast1cm- 8cm3in
Temple Basin-Forecast23cm9in 34cm13in
The Remarkables72cm28in-Forecast-13cm5in
Treble Cone-Forecast1cm-7cm3in
Tukino-Forecast-7cm3in
Turoa140cm55in-Forecast3cm1in 41cm16in
Whakapapa54cm21in-Forecast1cm-26cm10in

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.

Off Piste and Avalanche Safety

Ski Safe : If you intend to ski or snowboard off piste in New Zealand, you must check conditions locally before doing so. Always check the Avalanche Risk Level and carry appropriate avalanche safety equipment at all times.

New Zealand Snow Report Table Key

  • Snow Report - link to the full Snow Report for the named New Zealand Ski Resort.
  • Depth(U) - last reported Upper Snow Depth.
  • Last Snow - date of last reported snowfall.
  • Status - ski area status (Open/Closed/Unknown).
  • Forecast - link to the full 7 and 14-Day Snow Forecast.
  • 48 Hours - total snowfall expected in the next 48 hours.
  • 7 Days - total snowfall possible over the next 7 days.

All Snow Reports are subject to change. The snow depths given are indicative only of the limited measurements made available by the ski areas concerned, and snow depth and quality will vary substantially from slope to slope.

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