Canterbury's annual average snowfall total is 70". The table below shows the snow cover in Canterbury. Note that snowpack levels across Canterbury aren't reported during the off-season period. For each ski resort you will find all the essential snow report information to choose the right ski resort in Canterbury: Snow depth, open trails and lifts, date of the last snowfall, and today's weather.
| Resort Name | Projected Opening |
|---|---|
| Broken River Ski Area | Aug 14 |
| Craigieburn Valley Ski Area | Jul 17 |
| Hanmer Springs Ski Area | Jun 19 |
| Mt. Cheeseman Ski Resort | Jul 30 |
| Mt. Dobson Ski Area | Jul 02 |
| Mt. Hutt Ski Area | Jun 25 |
| Mt. Lyford Alpine Resort | Jun 27 |
| Mt. Olympus | Jul 25 |
| Ohau Snow Fields | Jun 26 |
| Porters | Jun 25 |
| Temple Basin | Aug 08 |