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Broken River Snow Forecast - 21st 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 21 June.

Updated 22 June 2025 06:34 NZST.

Broken River Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected26 June
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours1cm
Next 7 Days4cm
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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 2℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
21

Snow unlikely

MixedClearClearClear

Clear spells early, then clear sky later.

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

Broken River Snow Report

Broken River Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths25cm
Lower Snow Depths10cm
Snow Conditions-

Broken River 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Broken River from OpenMeteo
Sat
21
Sun
22
Mon
23
Tue
24
Wed
25
Thu
26
Fri
27
WindNW F2NW F2NW F5NW F3
1,820m
-1℃
Clear
0℃
Mixed
+1cm
-1℃
Fair
2℃
Cloud
4℃
Rain
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
-3℃
Cloud
+1cm
NW F2NW F2NW F5NW F3
1,565m
1℃
Clear
1℃
Mixed
0℃
Fair
3℃
Cloud
6℃
Rain
6℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
-1℃
Cloud
+1cm
NW F2NW F2NW F5NW F3
1,310m
2℃
Clear
3℃
Mixed
2℃
Fair
5℃
Cloud
7℃
Rain
7℃
Cloud
0℃
Cloud
+1cm
Snow Line

varying 1,669m
to 1,629m

varying 1,469m
to 1,310m

1,310m

Max Town2℃3℃2℃5℃7℃7℃0℃
Min Town-2℃-1℃-1℃1℃5℃0℃-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 2℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
21

Snow unlikely

MixedClearClearClear

Clear spells early, then clear sky later.

Max 3℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sun
22

up to 1cm New Snow

Lt RainLt RainMixedFog

Light rain, clear spells, fog later.

Snow Line from 1,669m to 1,629m, with rain below.

Max 2℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
23

Snow unlikely

CloudFogFairCloud

Cloudy first, fog then fair, cloudy later.

Max 5℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
24

Snow unlikely

MixedFogCloudCloud

Clear spells, fog, cloudy later.

Max 7℃
Min 5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
25

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudRainHvy Rain

Cloudy, rain, heavy rain later.

Max 7℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
26

up to 2cm New Snow

Lt RainCloudCloudLight Snow

Light rain showers, cloudy, light snow later.

Snow Line from 1,469m to resort level.

Max 0℃
Min -2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -2℃ to daytime highs around 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
27

1cm New Snow

MixedCloudFreeze FogClear

Clear spells first, cloudy then freezing fog, clear sky later.

Snow falling 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 06:34 NZST, next update expected 12:00 NZST.

Snow Forecast near Broken River

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Broken River
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSatSunMonTueWedThuFri 7 Day
Mount Cheeseman1cm 10cm
Temple Basin1cm 9cm
Craigieburn-4cm

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.