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Broken River Snow Forecast - 2nd April 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 15 days from 2 April.

Updated 02 April 2025 07:36 NZDT.

Broken River Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected8 April
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days2cm
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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 11℃
Min 9℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
02

Snow unlikely

Lt RainShwrsRainLt Rain

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

Broken River has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Broken River Snow Report

Broken River Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths
-
Lower Snow Depths
-
Snow Conditions
-

Broken River 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Broken River from OpenMeteo
Wed
02
Thu
03
Fri
04
Sat
05
Sun
06
Mon
07
Tue
08
WindSE F2NW F3NW F2SW F2
1,820m
8℃
Rain
9℃
Lt Rain
8℃
Cloud
5℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
5℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
+2cm
SE F2NW F3NW F2SW F2
1,565m
10℃
Rain
11℃
Lt Rain
10℃
Cloud
7℃
Cloud
8℃
Cloud
7℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
+1cm
SE F2NW F3NW F2SW F2
1,310m
11℃
Rain
12℃
Lt Rain
12℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
9℃
Cloud
8℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 1,529m
to 1,310m

Max Town11℃12℃12℃9℃9℃9℃8℃
Min Town9℃10℃7℃3℃7℃7℃1℃

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 11℃
Min 9℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 9℃ to daytime highs around 11℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
02

Snow unlikely

Lt RainShwrsRainLt Rain

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

Max 12℃
Min 10℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 10℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
03

Snow unlikely

Lt RainLt RainShwrsCloud

Light rain showers, rain showers, cloudy later.

Max 12℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 12℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 9℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
05

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Max 9℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 9℃
Min 7℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ to daytime highs around 9℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
07

Snow unlikely

Lt RainCloudLt RainShwrs

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

Max 8℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
08

up to 2cm New Snow

CloudCloudLt RainMixed

Cloudy, light rain, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 1,529m to resort level.

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 07:36 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Broken River

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.