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Canterbury Set for Major Dump as Storm Cycle Rolls Across New Zealand

Michael Fulton

Canterbury Set for Major Dump as Storm Cycle Rolls Across New Zealand

After a settled week, New Zealand's ski season is about to get a proper shake-up. A storm rolling in from Friday will bring rain and gale-force winds before a cold southerly change drops fresh snow across the South Island. The Southern Lakes should pick up 10-15cm by Sunday, while Canterbury is in line for the goods - Mt Hutt and the Craigieburns are forecast solid totals, with the north set to cop the heaviest falls of the lot. Ruapehu largely misses out, but Opening Day should be a cracker.

Treble Cone
Canterbury
Mt. Hutt
Cardrona
Rainbow Ski Area Moves to Weekend-Only Operations After Failed Season

Michael Fulton

Rainbow Ski Area Moves to Weekend-Only Operations After Failed Season

New Zealand's Rainbow Ski Area is scaling back to weekend operations with volunteer support after receiving just 29 cm of natural snow in 2025. The club field recorded a total season loss following unprecedented low snowfall in Nelson Lakes National Park.

Nelson Lakes National Park
Canterbury
Hanmer Springs
New Zealand
Rainbow
Mt. Hutt, New Zealand, Sees Record May Snowfall

Michael Fulton

Record May Snowfall at Mt. Hutt Ski Resort

Mt. Hutt in New Zealand's Canterbury region has received an unprecedented 1.2 metres of snow in early May, potentially leading to an early season opening.

Canterbury
Mt. Hutt
New Zealand