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Broken River Snow Forecast - 1st June 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 1 June.

Updated 02 June 2025 04:36 NZST.

Broken River Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected4 June
Next Snow Amount12cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days19cm
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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 4℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
01

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedCloudMixed

Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, clear spells 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
Sun
01
Mon
02
Tue
03
Wed
04
Thu
05
Fri
06
Sat
07
WindNW F2NW F2NW F2W F2SE F3SE F3
1,820m
0℃
Cloud
2℃
Cloud
4℃
Lt Rain
6℃
Snow
+14cm
-4℃
Light Snow
+1cm
-5℃
Light Snow
+4cm
-6℃
Cloud
NW F2NW F2NW F2W F2SE F3SE F3
1,565m
2℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
6℃
Lt Rain
7℃
Snow
+12cm
-2℃
Light Snow
+1cm
-4℃
Light Snow
+4cm
-4℃
Cloud
NW F2NW F2NW F2W F2SE F3SE F3
1,310m
4℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
8℃
Lt Rain
9℃
Snow
+6cm
0℃
Light Snow
+1cm
-2℃
Light Snow
+4cm
-3℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 1,639m
to 1,310m

1,310m

1,310m

1,310m

Max Town4℃6℃8℃9℃0℃-2℃-3℃
Min Town2℃2℃4℃0℃-3℃-3℃-6℃

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 4℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
01

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedCloudMixed

Cloudy first, clear spells then cloudy, clear spells 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

Mon
02

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Max 8℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
03

Snow unlikely

CloudLt RainLt RainShwrs

Cloudy, light rain showers, rain showers later.

Max 9℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
04

6cm to 14cm New Snow

StormSnowMixedLt Snow Shwrs

Thunderstorms first, snow showers then clear spells, light snow showers later.

Snow Line from 1,639m to resort level.

Max 0℃
Min -3℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
05

1cm New Snow

CloudFairMixedLight Snow

Cloudy first, fair then clear spells, light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -2℃
Min -3℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above -2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
06

4cm New Snow

Light SnowLight SnowCloudCloud

Light snow early, then cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max -3℃
Min -6℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -6℃ and not getting above -3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
07

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedCloud

Cloudy, 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 04:36 NZST, next update expected 10:00 NZST.

Snow Forecast near Broken River

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Broken River
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSunMonTueWedThuFriSat 7 Day
Mount Cheeseman-6cm
Craigieburn-3cm
Temple Basin-3cm

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.