New Zealand Daily Snow
By Mike O'Connor, Meteorologist Posted 8 months ago September 4, 2025
Strong Storm Friday, More Powder this Weekend, Settled Monday
Summary
Strong northwest winds shut Canterbury ski fields Thursday, including Mt Hutt, though light snow fell. Friday brings stronger winds, heavier snow, and likely closures, but 5–30+ cm expected. The weekend turns colder with 5–15 cm for the Southern Lakes and a dusting in Canterbury. Monday clears briefly under high pressure before the next storm arrives.
Short Term Forecast
Forecast for Friday 5th September
A strong front on Friday brings heavy snow, rain, and severe gales, likely shutting or limiting Canterbury ski fields. Conditions ease through the day with cooler westerlies, leaving 5–30+ cm of new snow, heaviest near the Main Divide.
Forecast for Saturday 6th to Monday 8th September
Saturday clears to fine before another cold southwest change delivers 5–15 cm to the Southern Lakes and a light dusting in Canterbury. Sunday sees lingering showers early, then partly cloudy with easing southwesterlies. Monday turns calm and sunny under high pressure, though northwest winds strengthen.
Extended Forecast
Stormy weather returns Tuesday 9th and is set to linger through the week, with strong northwesterlies, heavy rain, and fresh snow. Details are uncertain, but brief windows of powder and calmer conditions are possible.
Thanks for reading. The next forecast will be out on Monday.
Mike
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