Craigieburn 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 02 July 2026 20:41 NZST
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 03 July 2026 01:54 NZST
Powder Possible :- 22cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Craigieburn over the next 4 days.
2-Day Forecast for Craigieburn
48-hours from 2 July.
See below for forecast detail
Craigieburn Snow Forecast updated at 20:41 NZST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Craigieburn
Max 5℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
02
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then clear spells later.
Forecast times for Craigieburn are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 03 July 2026 01:54 NZST
Powder Possible :- 22cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Craigieburn over the next 4 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Craigieburn
Max 4℃
Min -4℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 4℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light drizzle, light snow at altitude later.
Forecast times for Craigieburn are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 12:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 0℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Fair. | -4℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | -4℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | -4℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Clear spells. | -4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 10% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | NW Light | 15% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 20% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 4℃ | NW Light | 30% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NW Light | 35% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | 3℃ | NW Light | 30% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 25% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 25% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 40% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 65% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 80% | |
| Fri | 22:00 |  | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 85% | |
| Sat | 06:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 85% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 85% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 85% | |
| Sat | 09:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | NW Light | 90% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 95% | |
Snow Forecast near Craigieburn
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Cheeseman | 4cm | 42cm | |||||||
| Broken River | 1cm | 39cm | |||||||
| Temple Basin | 4cm | 22cm |
Craigieburn Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Craigieburn.
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.
Snow Reliability
Craigieburn typically experiences reliable snowfall, with an average snow depth of around 2 meters during peak season. For the latest snow conditions and updates, be sure to check J2Ski for accurate and timely information.