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Craigieburn Snow Forecast - 4th July 2025

Craigieburn Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Craigieburn

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Craigieburn, New Zealand for 15 days from 4 July.

Updated 04 July 2025 08:30 NZST.

Craigieburn Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected12 July
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days2cm

For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Craigieburn

Max 5℃
Min 1℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

Lt RainFogLt RainLt Rain

Light rain, fog, light rain later.

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

Craigieburn Snow Report

Craigieburn Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths40cm
Lower Snow Depths10cm
Snow Conditions10cm Fresh Snow
Snow in last 24Hrs+10cm
Snow in last 48Hrs+10cm
Snow in last 7days+10cm

Craigieburn 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Craigieburn from OpenMeteo
Fri
04
Sat
05
Sun
06
Mon
07
Tue
08
Wed
09
Thu
10
WindNW F3
1,811m
2℃
Light Snow
0℃
Cloud
0℃
Fog
0℃
Fair
-1℃
Mixed
3℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
NW F3
1,560m
4℃
Mixed
1℃
Cloud
2℃
Fog
2℃
Fair
1℃
Mixed
4℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
NW F3
1,308m
5℃
Lt Rain
3℃
Cloud
4℃
Fog
3℃
Fair
3℃
Mixed
6℃
Cloud
7℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 1,749m
to 1,639m

1,769m

Max Town5℃3℃4℃3℃3℃6℃7℃
Min Town1℃0℃-4℃-1℃-3℃3℃4℃

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.

Max 5℃
Min 1℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

Lt RainFogLt RainLt Rain

Light rain, fog, light rain later.

Max 3℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
05

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudFogFog

Cloudy early, then fog later.

Max 4℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedFogCloud

Clear spells, fog, cloudy later.

Max 3℃
Min -1℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
07

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudFairMixed

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

Max 3℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
08

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedFogCloud

Cloudy first, clear spells then fog, cloudy later.

Max 6℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
09

Snow unlikely

Lt RainCloudMixedCloud

Light rain first, cloudy then clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 7℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
10

Snow unlikely

MixedFairMixedCloud

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

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 08:30 NZST, next update expected 14:00 NZST.

Snow Forecast near Craigieburn

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Craigieburn
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrFriSatSunMonTueWedThu 7 Day
Mount Cheeseman-4cm
Broken River-3cm
Temple Basin-1cm

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.