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Mount Cheeseman Snow Forecast - 9th June 2025

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Mount Cheeseman Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Mount Cheeseman

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This is the Snow Forecast for Mount Cheeseman, New Zealand for 15 days from 9 June.

Updated 09 June 2025 10:31 NZST.

Mount Cheeseman Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected11 June
Next Snow Amount2cm
Next 48 Hours12cm
Next 7 Days14cm
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For Forecast detail, see below.

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

Forecast for today in Mount Cheeseman

Max -1℃
Min -3℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
09

Snow unlikely

MixedFairClearClear

Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.

Mount Cheeseman has 12cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Mount Cheeseman Snow Report

Mount Cheeseman Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths30cm
Lower Snow Depths14cm
Snow Conditions-
Snow in last 7days+30cm

Mount Cheeseman 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Cheeseman from OpenMeteo
Mon
09
Tue
10
Wed
11
Thu
12
Fri
13
Sat
14
Sun
15
WindSE F2SW F2SE F2SE F3
1,874m
-3℃
Fair
0℃
Light Snow
+4cm
1℃
Light Snow
+8cm
-1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
0℃
Clear
0℃
Fair
1℃
Cloud
SE F2SW F2SE F2SE F3
1,707m
-2℃
Fair
1℃
Light Snow
2℃
Light Snow
+2cm
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
1℃
Clear
1℃
Fair
2℃
Cloud
SE F2SW F2SE F2SE F3
1,540m
-1℃
Fair
2℃
Light Snow
3℃
Light Snow
+1cm
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
2℃
Clear
2℃
Fair
3℃
Cloud
Snow Line

varying 1,849m
to 1,589m

varying 1,769m
to 1,540m

1,540m

Max Town-1℃2℃3℃1℃2℃2℃3℃
Min Town-3℃-1℃0℃0℃-1℃-1℃1℃

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.

Mount Cheeseman 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 -1℃
Min -3℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above -1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
09

Snow unlikely

MixedFairClearClear

Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.

Max 2℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
10

up to 4cm New Snow

CloudMixedLt RainLight Snow

Cloudy first, clear spells then light rain, light snow at altitude later.

Snow Line from 1,849m to 1,589m, with rain below.

Max 3℃
Min 0℃

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

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
11

1cm to 8cm New Snow

ShwrsLt RainLt Snow ShwrsLight Snow

Rain showers first, light rain then light snow showers, light snow later.

Snow Line from 1,769m to resort level.

Max 1℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
12

2cm New Snow

Light SnowCloudCloudCloud

Light snow early, then cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 2℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 2℃
Freeze-thaw from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
13

Snow unlikely

MixedClearClearMixed

Clear spells, clear sky, clear spells later.

Max 2℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
14

Snow unlikely

MixedFairFairFair

Clear spells early, then fair later.

Max 3℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
15

Snow unlikely

MixedFairCloudCloud

Clear spells, fair, cloudy later.

This Snow Forecast for Mount Cheeseman, 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 Mount Cheeseman, 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.

Mount Cheeseman Snow Forecast updated at 10:31 NZST, next update expected 16:00 NZST.

Snow Forecast near Mount Cheeseman

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Mount Cheeseman
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrMonTueWedThuFriSatSun 7 Day
Craigieburn12cm 16cm
Broken River11cm 13cm
Temple Basin9cm 12cm

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mount Cheeseman

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Mount Cheeseman, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Mount Cheeseman, 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 Mount Cheeseman 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 Mount Cheeseman 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 Mount Cheeseman 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.