**Canterbury Snow Outlook** *The 14-day picture — the days worth watching.* **Issued** Monday 31 August 2026, 07:58 NZST · **Outlook period** next 14 days ---

After today the next two weeks are largely settled for snow, with one low-chance day on Monday (7th) standing out from an otherwise flat picture.

Snow today should be confined to the western hill country above 800m.

Tomorrow through Sunday shows nothing of note — the forecast guidance is quiet across the hills and plains, and there is nothing to flag for that stretch. The sole day drawing any attention is Monday (7th), which forecast guidance has flagged as worth watching. The chance is low — around 10–12% on the hills — so this is firmly the minority outcome and not something to plan around yet. It stands out only because everything else in the fortnight is flat or lower still. At seven days out the detail will shift, For now, keep half an eye on it and expect an update as the picture firms. The next Canterbury Snow Outlook goes out on Monday 7 September, or sooner if the picture changes. If a snow event moves within four days, paid subscribers also receive the detailed Canterbury Snow Forecast — the town-by-town, pass-by-pass picture.