New Zealand Daily Snow
By Mike O'Connor, Meteorologist Posted 8 months ago September 14, 2025
Spring Storms Continue, Heavy Rain Wed turn to Snow Thu
Summary
NZ ski fields see unsettled weather. South Island fronts bring wind, rain, brief snow before clearing by Friday. Ruapehu gets showers, high snow, then a colder top-up later.
Short Term Forecast
Forecast for Monday 15th & Tuesday 17th September
On Monday, the South Island sees cloud, showers, and gale northwesterlies, while Ruapehu gets rain and mid- to upper-level snow in southwest winds. Tuesday brings sun and cloud with strengthening northwest gales in the South Island, as showers clear Ruapehu by evening.
Forecast for Wednesday 17th to Friday 19th September
Wednesday brings heavy rain, gales, and rising snow levels to South Island ski fields, easing to showers and lowering snow later, while Ruapehu sees cloud, rain, and high snow. On Thursday, the Southern Lakes pick up 2–10cm before clearing, Canterbury gets a brief dusting, and Ruapehu turns colder with lowering snow. By Friday, the South Island is sunny under high pressure, and Ruapehu clears after an early southerly.
Extended Forecast
A series of strong weather systems will hit the country this weekend and next week, bringing persistent winds, heavy rain, and snow to ski fields. Exact details remain uncertain, as forecasts for the extended period are often unreliable.
Thanks for reading. The next forecast will be out on Wednesday.
Mike
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