Craigieburn 7-Day Snow Forecast

Craigieburn Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 04 July 2026 08:42 NZST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Craigieburn

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 3 July.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Craigieburn Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Craigieburn?

Craigieburn Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,560m)
Next Snow Expected	4 July
Next Snow Amount	3cm
Next 48 Hours	4cm
Next 7 Days	39cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Craigieburn

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 5℃
Min -3℃

58cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,554m to resort level (1,308m).

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 04 July 2026 08:46 NZST

Powder Possible :- 17cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Craigieburn over the next 3 days.

Craigieburn Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Craigieburn from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Fri 03	Cloudy.	Max 5℃ Min 1℃
Sat 04	up to 5cm New Snow Light snow. Snow Line from 1,554m to resort level (1,308m).	Max 4℃ Min 1℃
Sun 05	1cm to 3cm New Snow Light snow. Snow Line from 1,385m to resort level (1,308m).	Max 3℃ Min -2℃
Mon 06	11cm to 15cm New Snow Snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (1,308m).	Max 1℃ Min -3℃
Tue 07	5cm to 19cm New Snow Light snow. Snow falling to resort level (1,308m).	Max 2℃ Min -1℃
Wed 08	6cm to 13cm New Snow Snow. Snow falling to resort level (1,308m).	Max 1℃ Min -1℃
Thu 09	3cm New Snow Light snow. Snow falling to resort level (1,308m).	Max -1℃ Min -3℃

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 08:42 NZST, next update expected 14:00 NZST.

Ensemble forecast for Craigieburn, New Zealand at 1,308m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

New Zealand Accommodation (Apartments, Chalets, Hotels) Map

Snow Forecast near Craigieburn

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Craigieburn
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Mount Cheeseman	10cm	71cm
Broken River	9cm	69cm
Temple Basin	16cm	46cm

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.

Off-Piste Safety in Craigieburn

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Craigieburn, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.