Mount Cheeseman 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 21 September 2026 12:44 NZST
2-Day Forecast for Mount Cheeseman
48-hours from 21 September.
See below for forecast detail
Mount Cheeseman Snow Forecast updated at 12:44 NZST, next update expected 18:00 NZST.
Forecast for today in Mount Cheeseman
Max 7℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
21
Snow unlikely
Fair first, snow showers at altitude then snow showers, cloudy later.
Forecast times for Mount Cheeseman are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Mount Cheeseman
Max 5℃
Min -3℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -3℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
22
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Clear sky first, fair then clear spells, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,555m to resort level (1,540m).
Forecast times for Mount Cheeseman are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 12:00 |  | Clear sky. | 6℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 7℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Fair. | 7℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Fair. | 7℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Fair. | 5℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Fair. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 18:00 | | Clear spells. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 19:00 |  | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 21:00 |  | Light drizzle. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 22:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Breeze | 50% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Light drizzle. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 70% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Drizzle. | 3℃ | SW Light | 85% | |
| Tue | 02:00 |  | Heavy drizzle. | 3℃ | SW Calm | 95% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Snow showers at altitude. Shwrs below. | 2℃ | SW Light | 100% |
| Tue | 04:00 |  | 1cm New Snow | Light snow showers. | -1℃ | SW Light | 100% |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Heavy snow showers. | -2℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | SW Light | 100% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | SW Light | 90% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | SW Light | 75% | |
| Tue | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ | SW Light | 65% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Light snow. | -3℃ | SW Calm | 50% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Fair. | 1℃ | SW Light | 40% | |
| Tue | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | SW Light | 25% | |
| Tue | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ | SW Light | 15% | |
| Tue | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ | SW Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 4℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 17:00 | | Fair. | 2℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 18:00 | | Fair. | 0℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 19:00 | | Fair. | -1℃ | SW Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 20:00 | | Fair. | -1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | -2℃ | SW Light | 5% | |
| Tue | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | -3℃ | SW Light | 25% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | Fair. | -3℃ | SW Light | 55% | |
| Wed | 00:00 | | Fair. | -4℃ | SW Calm | 75% | |
| Wed | 01:00 | | Clear spells. | -5℃ | SW Light | 80% | |
| Wed | 02:00 | | Clear spells. | -5℃ | SW Light | 75% | |
| Wed | 03:00 | | Clear spells. | -6℃ | SW Light | 65% | |
| Wed | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -6℃ | SW Light | 55% | |
| Wed | 05:00 | | Clear spells. | -7℃ | SW Light | 45% | |
| Wed | 06:00 | | Fair. | -7℃ | SW Light | 30% | |
| Wed | 07:00 | | Fair. | -6℃ | SW Light | 20% | |
| Wed | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | -4℃ | SW Light | 10% | |
| Wed | 09:00 | | Light snow showers. | -3℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | -2℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
| Wed | 11:00 | | Fair. | -1℃ | SW Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Mount Cheeseman
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigieburn | 7cm | 22cm | |||||||
| Broken River | 3cm | 20cm | |||||||
| Temple Basin | 5cm | 20cm |
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.