Things have been a bit dry in New Zealand so far this season but a storm is hitting right now.
Ski resorts on the South Island have already seen up to 20cms (8โณ) of snow and up to 25cms (10โณ) more is forecast today and tomorrow.
South Island New Zealand Ski Resort Snowfall Totals & Photo Tour:
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Treble Cone
15cms new snow
Closed today
โWe wonโt be open today sadly but will be updating everyone on the status of the mountain after last nightโs storm when itโs light.โ โ Treble Cone today
Treble Cone cat showing 17cms at the base today. image: treble cone
The Remarkables
12cms (5โณ) new snow
Closed due to power outage
โUPDATE: the power is back on across the Remarkables ski area. We will be on hold as our systems reboot and will update again once we are fully up and running again.โ โ The Remarkables, today
Remarkables today. photo: remarkables
Cardrona
15cm-20cms (6-8โณ) new snow
Open
Cardrona today. photo: Danny Warley
Coronet Peak
10cms (4โณ) new snow
100% Open
Coronet Peak, today. photo: coronet
South Island New Zealand Forecast:
Southern Lakes region forecast. image: met service, today
Southern Lakes region forecast showing up to 25cms (10โณ) of snow forecast. image: met service