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Mount Cheeseman Snow Forecast - 29th June 2025

Mount Cheeseman Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Mount Cheeseman

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Mount Cheeseman, New Zealand for 16 days from 29 June.

Updated 29 June 2025 22:35 NZST.

Mount Cheeseman Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected11 July
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours-
Next 7 Days-

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 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

Sun
29

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Mount Cheeseman has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Mount Cheeseman Snow Report

Mount Cheeseman Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths25cm
Lower Snow Depths5cm
Snow Conditions-

Mount Cheeseman 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Cheeseman from OpenMeteo
Sun
29
Mon
30
Tue
01
Wed
02
Thu
03
Fri
04
Sat
05
WindNW F2
1,874m
1℃
Mixed
-1℃
Fair
-2℃
Fog
0℃
Cloud
3℃
Cloud
3℃
Fog
3℃
Cloud
NW F2
1,707m
2℃
Mixed
0℃
Fair
-1℃
Fog
1℃
Cloud
4℃
Cloud
5℃
Fog
4℃
Cloud
NW F2
1,540m
3℃
Mixed
1℃
Fair
0℃
Fog
2℃
Cloud
5℃
Cloud
6℃
Fog
5℃
Cloud
Snow Line

1,540m

Max Town3℃1℃0℃2℃5℃6℃5℃
Min Town0℃-3℃-3℃-1℃0℃2℃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 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

Sun
29

Snow unlikely

MixedMixedCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Max 1℃
Min -3℃

Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
30

Snow unlikely

MixedFairFogFair

Clear spells first, fair then fog, fair later.

Max 0℃
Min -3℃

Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Tue
01

Snow unlikely

MixedFogFogFog

Clear spells early, then fog later.

Max 2℃
Min -1℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
02

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedCloudLt Rain

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

Max 5℃
Min 0℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
03

Snow unlikely

Lt RainShwrsShwrsCloud

Light rain, rain showers, cloudy later.

Max 6℃
Min 2℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

CloudFogMixedFog

Cloudy first, fog then clear spells, fog later.

Max 5℃
Min 1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
05

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedCloudCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, 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 22:35 NZST, next update expected 04:00 NZST.

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.