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Craigieburn Snow Forecast - 7th 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 16 days from 7 July.

Updated 08 July 2025 04:38 NZST.

Craigieburn Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected14 July
Next Snow Amount1cm
Next 48 Hours1cm
Next 7 Days3cm

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 4℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
07

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudFogFog

Cloudy early, then fog 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 7days+10cm

Craigieburn 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Craigieburn from OpenMeteo
Mon
07
Tue
08
Wed
09
Thu
10
Fri
11
Sat
12
Sun
13
WindNW F2NW F2NW F3NW F2
1,811m
0℃
Fog
1℃
Cloud
+1cm
2℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
5℃
Cloud
0℃
Cloud
+1cm
1℃
Cloud
NW F2NW F2NW F3NW F2
1,560m
2℃
Fog
3℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
7℃
Cloud
2℃
Cloud
3℃
Cloud
NW F2NW F2NW F3NW F2
1,308m
4℃
Fog
5℃
Cloud
6℃
Cloud
8℃
Cloud
8℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 1,769m
to 1,689m

varying 1,479m
to 1,449m

varying 1,439m
to 1,409m

Max Town4℃5℃6℃8℃8℃4℃4℃
Min Town-3℃-2℃4℃4℃3℃1℃-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.

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 4℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
07

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudFogFog

Cloudy early, then fog later.

Max 5℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
08

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudCloudLt RainLt Rain

Cloudy early, then light rain later.

Snow Line from 1,769m to 1,689m, with rain below.

Max 6℃
Min 4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
09

Snow unlikely

Lt RainShwrsMixedMixed

Light rain, rain showers, clear spells later.

Max 8℃
Min 4℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
10

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 8℃
Min 3℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 8℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
11

Snow unlikely

RainRainShwrsCloud

Rain, rain showers, cloudy later.

Max 4℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
12

up to 1cm New Snow

CloudShwrsCloudMixed

Cloudy first, rain showers then cloudy, clear spells later.

Snow Line from 1,439m to 1,409m, with rain below.

Max 4℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 4℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
13

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudCloudMixed

Clear spells, cloudy, clear spells 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 04:38 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Craigieburn

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Craigieburn
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Mount Cheeseman2cm 9cm
Temple Basin-6cm
Broken River1cm 2cm

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.