Resorts on the South Island of New Zealand See Early-Season Snow

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Ohau Snowfields looking fresh this morning. Photo: Ohau Webcam

Report from 19 May, 2024

A recent overnight snowstorm has served a hearty helping of stoke to the snow-hopeful of New Zealandโ€™s South Island.

 

A very welcome view across Lake Ohau. Photo: P.M.Fadden

In the Mackenzie District, several inches of hallowed white gold made its merry way to base elevation, with more significant accumulations piling up farther into the valleys.

Temperatures dropped the snow line into the valleys in New Zealandโ€™s Southern Alps. Photos: P.M.Fadden

The recent plop of powder is a bit an early as opening dates are still a ways ahead on the calendar but this turn for the colder is certainly a welcome sign.

Temperatures dropped the snow line into the valleys in New Zealandโ€™s Southern Alps. Photo: P.M.Fadden

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