Mount Cheeseman 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 23 July 2026 00:45 NZST
Powder Alarm
Powder Alarm issued 23 July 2026 04:43 NZST
Powder Possible :- 13cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Mount Cheeseman over the next 2 days.
2-Day Forecast for Mount Cheeseman
48-hours from 22 July.
See below for forecast detail
Mount Cheeseman Snow Forecast updated at 00:45 NZST, next update expected 06:00 NZST.
Forecast for today in Mount Cheeseman
Max 3℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
22
Snow unlikely
Fair early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Mount Cheeseman are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 23 July 2026 04:43 NZST
Powder Possible :- 13cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Mount Cheeseman over the next 2 days.
Forecast for tomorrow in Mount Cheeseman
Max 2℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
23
1cm to 4cm New Snow
Light snow first, heavy snow showers then snow, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,555m to resort level (1,540m).
Forecast times for Mount Cheeseman are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 12:00 |  | Clear spells. | 2℃ | NW Light | 55% | |
| Wed | 13:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 40% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | NW Calm | 20% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | NW Calm | 5% | |
| Wed | 16:00 | | Fair. | 3℃ | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 17:00 |  | Clear sky. | 1℃ | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 15:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 5% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 25% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 60% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 85% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 0℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | 1℃ | NW Light | 95% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Light snow. | 1℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Thu | 22:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 100% |
| Thu | 23:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 100% |
| Fri | 00:00 | | 2cm New Snow | Snow. | 1℃ | NW Breeze | 100% |
| Fri | 01:00 | | 2cm to 5cm New Snow | Snow showers. | 0℃ | NW Breeze | 100% |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Clear spells. | -1℃ | NW Light | 100% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | 1cm to 2cm New Snow | Snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 100% |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 85% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 65% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Light snow. | 0℃ | NW Light | 50% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 40% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 35% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 0℃ | NW Light | 35% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 35% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 45% | |
Snow Forecast near Mount Cheeseman
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Basin | 25cm | 30cm | |||||||
| Broken River | 13cm | 16cm | |||||||
| Craigieburn | 13cm | 16cm |
Mount Cheeseman Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Cheeseman.
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.
Snow Reliability
Mount Cheeseman typically enjoys reliable snow conditions, with an average snowfall of 3-5 meters each season. For the latest snow reports and conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.