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Wanaka Snow Forecast

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Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand Flag of New Zealand

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Snow in Wanaka in the Next 6 Hours

Short-term snowfall prediction for Wanaka, Otago.

Wanaka Snow Trends: Yesterday and Tomorrow

Snow chance (lines) and snowfall in mm (columns) for the past 24 hours and the day ahead. Hover any hour for the exact chance of snow, rain and new snow.

Wanaka's Snow Season

Wanaka sits in Otago, inland on New Zealand’s South Island, about 300 metres above sea level. Its climate is more continental than maritime, with chilly nights and a wide swing in temperatures through the year. Moist weather systems crossing the nearby Southern Alps sometimes bring snow toward the town.

Snow is most likely in winter, and spring sunshine gradually clears it. In town, falls are usually light, settle briefly, then melt in milder weather. Higher slopes hold snow much longer and receive heavier falls, so the season feels crisp and bright, but snow does not last long beside the lake.

Upcoming Days in Wanaka

Snow chances for the coming days in Wanaka.

Wanaka snow: quick answers

Will it snow in Wanaka?

Check the hourly strip above for the latest snow chance in Wanaka. Percentages refresh through the day as new forecasts arrive.

How much snow is expected in Wanaka?

No significant accumulation is currently in the forecast. Watch the daily totals above: any day showing millimeters in parentheses means new snow is possible.

When will it start and stop snowing?

Find the first hourly block above 20% for the start, and the 24-hour chart for when the chance drops back down. Forecasts are most accurate within 24 hours, so re-check on the day.

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