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 24 June.
Updated 24 June 2025 10:31 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 28 June |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 7cm |
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 conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
24
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.
Craigieburn has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Craigieburn Snow Report
Snow report from Broken River (14km from Craigieburn)
| Upper Snow Depths | 35cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 10cm |
| Snow Conditions | - |
| Snow in last 7days | +2cm |
Craigieburn 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Tue 24 | Wed 25 | Thu 26 | Fri 27 | Sat 28 | Sun 29 | Mon 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F3 | NW F5 | SW F2 | S F2 | NW F3 | ||
| 1,811m | 2℃
| 5℃
 | 5℃
| 1℃
 +1cm
| -1℃
+1cm
| 1℃
+2cm
| -2℃
 +2cm
|
| NW F3 | NW F5 | SW F2 | S F2 | NW F3 | |||
| 1,560m | 4℃
| 6℃
| 7℃
| 2℃
| 1℃
+1cm
| 3℃
+2cm
| -1℃
+1cm
|
| NW F3 | NW F5 | SW F2 | S F2 | NW F3 | |||
| 1,308m | 5℃
| 8℃
| 8℃
| 4℃
| 2℃
+1cm
| 5℃
| 1℃
+1cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,809m | varying 1,309m | varying 1,419m | 1,308m | |||
| Max Town | 5℃ | 8℃ | 8℃ | 4℃ | 2℃ | 5℃ | 1℃ |
| Min Town | 1℃ | 5℃ | 3℃ | 1℃ | -2℃ | -1℃ | -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.
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 conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
24
Snow unlikely
Fair, clear spells, cloudy later.
Max 8℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
25
Snow unlikely
Rain showers, cloudy, rain later.
Max 8℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
26
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, clear sky then light rain showers, light rain later.
Max 4℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
27
up to 1cm New Snow
Light rain early, then cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,809m to 1,379m, with rain below.
Max 2℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
28
1cm New Snow
Light snow, fair, clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,309m to resort level.
Max 5℃
Min -1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
29
up to 2cm New Snow
Clear sky first, clear spells then light snow at altitude, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,419m to resort level.
Max 1℃
Min -6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -6℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
30
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Light snow showers first, cloudy then fair, clear sky later.
Snow falling to resort level.
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 10:31 NZST, next update expected 16:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near Craigieburn
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Cheeseman | - | 11cm | |||||||
| Temple Basin | - | 9cm | |||||||
| Broken River | - | 8cm |
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.