Another round of fresh snow arrived across New Zealand ski fields over the weekend, continuing what has been a very consistent August for winter conditions.
The latest system again favoured parts of the South Island, adding fresh snow across the Southern Lakes and other alpine areas. This snow is now falling onto well-established bases at many ski fields, which is helping the skiing as August moves towards its final week.
Some of the strongest bases are now well over a metre deep, with Canterbury continuing to stand out while the Southern Lakes and Mt Ruapehu have also built useful coverage through repeated snowfalls this month.
The table below shows the latest reported base depths across some of New Zealand’s main ski fields.
With established bases and regular fresh snow continuing to arrive, the skiing across New Zealand is going off at the moment.
Winter snow bases – 24 August 2026
| Ski field | Upper base | Lower base |
|---|---|---|
| Whakapapa | 92cm | 75cm |
| Tūroa | 102cm | 90cm |
| Coronet Peak | 70cm | 60cm |
| The Remarkables | 130cm | 40cm |
| Cardrona | 75cm | – |
| Treble Cone | 100cm | – |
| Mt Hutt | 180cm | 120cm |
| Broken River | Average 82.5cm | – |
Base depth figures are reported by individual ski fields and were checked on 24 August 2026. Measurements can vary depending on elevation and the location used by each ski area. Click each ski field name to view its latest snow report.
