❄️ Canterbury snow report
Snow report for 11 ski resorts in Canterbury. Most new snow in the last 72 hours: Mt Hutt (0"). Data as of Nov 5, 2026, 6:05 AM MT.
| Resort | Region | Pass | 24 h | 72 h | 7 days | Next 7 | Season (projected) | Vertical |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River Ski Area Canterbury Region | Canterbury 🇳🇿 New Zealand | – | – | – | – | Not published | 1,306 ft | |
| Craigieburn Valley Ski Area Canterbury Region | Canterbury 🇳🇿 New Zealand | – | – | – | – | Not published | 1,696 ft | |
| Fox Peak Ski Area Canterbury Region | Canterbury 🇳🇿 New Zealand | – | – | – | – | Not published | 1,706 ft | |
| Mount Cheeseman Ski Area Canterbury Region | Canterbury 🇳🇿 New Zealand | – | – | – | – | Not published | 1,001 ft | |
| Mount Dobson Ski Field Canterbury Region | Canterbury 🇳🇿 New Zealand | – | – | – | – | Not published | 978 ft | |
| Mount Hutt Ski Area Canterbury Region | Canterbury 🇳🇿 New Zealand | – | – | – | – | Not published | 2,119 ft | |
| Mount Olympus Ski Area Canterbury Region | Canterbury 🇳🇿 New Zealand | – | – | – | – | Not published | 1,145 ft | |
| Mt Hutt Methven | Canterbury 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 0" | 0" | 1.9" | 0" | Not published | – | |
| Porters Ski Area Canterbury Region | Canterbury 🇳🇿 New Zealand | – | – | – | – | Not published | 2,096 ft | |
| Roundhill Ski Field Canterbury Region | Canterbury 🇳🇿 New Zealand | – | – | – | – | Not published | 2,477 ft | |
| Temple Basin Canterbury Region | Canterbury 🇳🇿 New Zealand | – | – | – | – | Not published | 1,329 ft |
Backcountry touring in Canterbury
This is not a safety call. The danger rating shown is a one-word summary copied from the official avalanche center once a day. Conditions change by the hour and vary by aspect and elevation. Before you go into avalanche terrain, read the full forecast from the official center, carry a beacon, shovel and probe, and travel with trained partners. Snowfall numbers are computer-model estimates, not measurements.
| Touring zone | Danger today | Official forecast | New snow 72 h | Next 7 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigieburn Range Canterbury | No rating | No forecast center | – | – |
| Southern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana Canterbury | No rating | No forecast center | – | – |
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