Broken River Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Broken River
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This is the Snow Forecast for Broken River, New Zealand for 16 days from 30 April.
Updated 30 April 2025 00:31 UTC.
| Next Snow Expected | 30 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 7cm 3in |
| Next 48 Hours | 9cm 4in |
| Next 7 Days | 9cm 4in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Broken River.
Forecast for today in Broken River
Max 5℃ 41°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 41°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
30
2cm to 8cm 1in to 3in New Snow
Light rain first, light snow at altitude then clear spells, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,489m 4,885ft to resort level.
Broken River has 9cm 4in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Broken River Snow Report
Snow report from Mount Cheeseman (near Broken River)
| Upper Snow Depths | 5cm 2in |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 1cm - |
| Snow Conditions | 1cm - Fresh Snow |
| Snow in last 24Hrs | +1cm |
| Snow in last 48Hrs | +1cm |
| Snow in last 7days | +1cm |
Broken River 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 30 | Thu 01 | Fri 02 | Sat 03 | Sun 04 | Mon 05 | Tue 06 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F4 | SE F4 | SW F2 | NW F3 | |||
| 1,820m 5,971ft | 2℃ 35°F
+8cm +3in
| 0℃ 31°F
 +1cm
| 3℃ 38°F
| 5℃ 42°F
| 6℃ 44°F
 | 6℃ 43°F
| 6℃ 42°F
 |
| SE F4 | SE F4 | SW F2 | NW F3 | ||||
| 1,565m 5,135ft | 3℃ 38°F
+7cm +3in
| 1℃ 35°F
+1cm
| 5℃ 41°F
| 7℃ 45°F
| 8℃ 47°F
| 8℃ 46°F
| 7℃ 45°F
|
| SE F4 | SE F4 | SW F2 | NW F3 | ||||
| 1,310m 4,298ft | 5℃ 41°F
+2cm +1in
| 3℃ 37°F
+1cm
| 6℃ 44°F
| 9℃ 48°F
| 10℃ 50°F
| 10℃ 49°F
| 9℃ 48°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,489m 4,885ft | 1,310m 4,298ft | |||||
| Max Town | 5℃ 41°F | 3℃ 37°F | 6℃ 44°F | 9℃ 48°F | 10℃ 50°F | 10℃ 49°F | 9℃ 48°F |
| Min Town | 1℃ 33°F | 1℃ 33°F | 2℃ 35°F | 5℃ 40°F | 3℃ 38°F | 4℃ 39°F | 6℃ 42°F |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Broken River Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 5℃ 41°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 41°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
30
2cm to 8cm 1in to 3in New Snow
Light rain first, light snow at altitude then clear spells, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,489m 4,885ft to resort level.
Max 3℃ 37°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 37°F
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
01
1cm New Snow
Light snow, cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 6℃ 44°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 44°F
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
02
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fair then clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 5℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
03
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.
Max 10℃ 50°F
Min 3℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 50°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
04
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then fair later.
Max 10℃ 49°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 10℃ 49°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
05
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fog, clear sky later.
Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 6℃ 42°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ 42°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 48°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
06
Snow unlikely
Clear spells early, then cloudy later.
This Snow Forecast for Broken River, New Zealand gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Broken River, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Broken River Snow Forecast updated at 00:31 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near Broken River
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigieburn | 24cm 10in | 24cm 10in | |||||||
| Temple Basin | 12cm 5in | 12cm 5in | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | 23cm 9in | 23cm 9in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Broken River
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Broken River, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Broken River, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Broken River is uncontrolled and un-marked slopes are not made safe (from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, know the Avalanche Risk Level, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Broken River will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Broken River for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.