Mount Cheeseman Snow Forecast - 7 day
Updated 04 July 2026 08:43 NZST
7-Day Snow Forecast for Mount Cheeseman
1-week from 3 July.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Mount Cheeseman 7-Day Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Mount Cheeseman?
| Next Snow Expected | 4 July |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 6cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 9cm |
| Next 7 Days | 67cm |
7-Day Snow Outlook for Mount Cheeseman
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 3℃
Min -5℃
70cm New Snow
Snow Line from 1,648m to resort level (1,540m).
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 04 July 2026 08:46 NZST
Powder Possible :- 41cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Mount Cheeseman over the next 3 days.
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 (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Fri
03
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light snow later.
Forecast times for Mount Cheeseman are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 2℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sat
04
3cm to 7cm New Snow
Light snow, cloudy, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,648m to resort level (1,540m).
Forecast times for Mount Cheeseman are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max 1℃
Min -4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -4℃ to daytime highs around 1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Sun
05
2cm to 3cm New Snow
Rain showers, cloudy, light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,540m).
Forecast times for Mount Cheeseman are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -1℃
Min -5℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ and not getting above -1℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
06
32cm New Snow
Heavy snow early, then light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,540m).
Forecast times for Mount Cheeseman are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
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
Snowfall
Snow Line
Tue
07
9cm to 13cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers.
Snow falling to resort level (1,540m).
Forecast times for Mount Cheeseman are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -2℃
Min -3℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -3℃ and not getting above -2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
08
12cm New Snow
Heavy snow showers early, then light snow later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,540m).
Forecast times for Mount Cheeseman are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Max -3℃
Min -5℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -5℃ and not getting above -3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
09
3cm New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level (1,540m).
Forecast times for Mount Cheeseman are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
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 08:43 NZST, next update expected 14:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near Mount Cheeseman
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broken River | 9cm | 69cm | |||||||
| Craigieburn | 9cm | 59cm | |||||||
| Temple Basin | 16cm | 46cm |
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.








