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Craigieburn Snow Forecast - 26th January 2025

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Craigieburn Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Craigieburn

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This is the Snow Forecast for Craigieburn, New Zealand for 15 days from 26 January.

Updated 26 January 2025 02:04 IST.

Craigieburn Snow Forecast Highlights
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For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Craigieburn.

Forecast for today in Craigieburn

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
26

Snow unlikely

CloudShwrsMixedMixed

Cloudy, rain showers, clear spells later.

Craigieburn has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Craigieburn Snow Report

Craigieburn Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
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Lower Snow Depths
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Snow Conditions
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Craigieburn 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Craigieburn from OpenMeteo
Sun
26
Mon
27
Tue
28
Wed
29
Thu
30
Fri
31
Sat
01
WindSW F2SW F2NW F3NW F2NW F3
1,811m
14℃
Mixed
8℃
Mixed
9℃
Cloud
12℃
Fog
14℃
Fair
13℃
Cloud
12℃
Cloud
SW F2SW F2NW F3NW F2NW F3
1,560m
16℃
Mixed
10℃
Mixed
11℃
Cloud
14℃
Fog
16℃
Fair
15℃
Cloud
14℃
Cloud
SW F2SW F2NW F3NW F2NW F3
1,308m
17℃
Mixed
11℃
Mixed
12℃
Cloud
16℃
Fog
17℃
Fair
16℃
Cloud
16℃
Cloud
Snow Line
Max Town17℃11℃12℃16℃17℃16℃16℃
Min Town3℃4℃7℃6℃7℃6℃9℃

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.

Craigieburn 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.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
26

Snow unlikely

CloudShwrsMixedMixed

Cloudy, rain showers, clear spells later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
27

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedMixedMixed

Clear spells.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
28

Snow unlikely

MixedFairCloudLt Rain

Clear spells first, fair then cloudy, light rain later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
29

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedFogMixed

Clear spells, fog, clear spells later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
30

Snow unlikely

ClearMixedFairCloud

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
31

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudFair

Cloudy early, then fair later.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
01

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

This Snow Forecast for Craigieburn, 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 Craigieburn, 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.

Craigieburn Snow Forecast updated at 02:04 IST, next update expected imminently.

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Craigieburn

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Craigieburn, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Craigieburn, 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 Craigieburn 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 Craigieburn 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 Craigieburn 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.