After weeks of waiting, fresh snow has arrived across many New Zealand ski fields
Fresh snow has arrived at just the right time, with the school holidays now underway. Ski fields across New Zealand are reporting new snow from this storm cycle, with some areas already seeing useful totals and others expecting more over the next few days.
More snow is forecast through the week, with the North Island and Canterbury expected to see snow at times right through to Thursday.
Totals for the fresh snow falls across New Zealand ski fields – 5/8 July 2026
| Ski Field | Snow Fallen |
|---|---|
| Whakapapa | 5cm |
| Tūroa | 5cm |
| Cardrona Alpine Resort | 37cm |
| Tukino | 10cm |
| Mt Hutt | 72cm |
| Porters | 60cm |
| Mt Cheeseman | 15cm |
| Mt Dobson | 35cm |
| Roundhill | 72cm |
| Ōhau Snow Fields | 25cm |
| Treble Cone | 25cm |
| Coronet Peak | 15cm |
| The Remarkables | 25cm |
All data is taken from the ski fields’ individual websites. We try to be as accurate as possible, but these numbers are intended as a guide to reported snowfall during this storm cycle.