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Broken River Snow Forecast - 7th May 2025

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Broken River Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Broken River

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Broken River, New Zealand for 16 days from 7 May.

Updated 07 May 2025 08:07 IST.

Broken River Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected19 May
Next Snow Amount8cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days-
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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 8℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
07

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain showers later.

Broken River has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Broken River Snow Report

Snow report from Mount Cheeseman (near Broken River)

Mount Cheeseman Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths5cm
Lower Snow Depths1cm
Snow Conditions1cm Fresh Snow
Snow in last 24Hrs+1cm

Broken River 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Broken River from OpenMeteo
Wed
07
Thu
08
Fri
09
Sat
10
Sun
11
Mon
12
Tue
13
WindNW F3NW F4NW F2W F2
1,820m
4℃
Cloud
6℃
Lt Rain
3℃
Mixed
4℃
Fog
6℃
Clear
3℃
Cloud
3℃
Mixed
NW F3NW F4NW F2W F2
1,565m
6℃
Cloud
8℃
Lt Rain
5℃
Mixed
6℃
Fog
8℃
Clear
5℃
Cloud
5℃
Mixed
NW F3NW F4NW F2W F2
1,310m
8℃
Cloud
10℃
Lt Rain
6℃
Mixed
8℃
Fog
10℃
Clear
6℃
Cloud
6℃
Mixed
Snow Line

varying 1,439m
to 1,369m

Max Town8℃10℃6℃8℃10℃6℃6℃
Min Town6℃6℃1℃3℃2℃5℃2℃

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 8℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
07

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain showers later.

Max 10℃
Min 6℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 10℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
08

Snow unlikely

Lt RainShwrsRainShwrs

Light rain showers first, rain showers then rain, rain showers later.

Max 6℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
09

Snow unlikely

Lt RainMixedMixedMixed

Light rain early, then clear spells later.

Max 8℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
10

Snow unlikely

MixedFogMixedFair

Clear spells first, fog then clear spells, fair later.

Max 10℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
11

Snow unlikely

MixedClearFogFair

Clear spells first, clear sky then fog, fair later.

Max 6℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
12

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Max 6℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
13

Snow unlikely

CloudLt RainMixedCloud

Cloudy first, light rain then clear spells, 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 08:07 IST, next update expected 13:30 IST.

Snow Forecast near Broken River

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Broken River
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrWedThuFriSatSunMonTue 7 Day
Mount Cheeseman1cm 2cm
Craigieburn-1cm

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.