Temple Basin Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Temple Basin
When will there be fresh snow?
This is the Snow Forecast for Temple Basin, New Zealand for 16 days from 30 April.
Updated 30 April 2025 18:35 NZST.
| Next Snow Expected | 30 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 10cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 12cm |
| Next 7 Days | 12cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Temple Basin.
Forecast for today in Temple Basin
Max 4℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
30
5cm to 10cm New Snow
Rain, heavy snow showers, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,479m to resort level.
Powder Alert!
Updated 30 April 2025 20:40 NZST
Powder Possible :- 12cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Temple Basin over the next 2 days.
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Temple Basin Snow Report
Snow report from Mount Cheeseman (near Temple Basin)
| Upper Snow Depths | 5cm |
|---|---|
| Lower Snow Depths | 1cm |
| Snow Conditions | 1cm Fresh Snow |
| Snow in last 24Hrs | +1cm |
| Snow in last 48Hrs | +1cm |
| Snow in last 7days | +1cm |
Temple Basin 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Wed 30 | Thu 01 | Fri 02 | Sat 03 | Sun 04 | Mon 05 | Tue 06 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F5 | SE F4 | NW F3 | ||||
| 1,753m | 1℃
+10cm
| 0℃
+2cm
| 3℃
 | 6℃
 | 7℃
| 7℃
| 6℃
|
| SE F5 | SE F4 | NW F3 | |||||
| 1,577m | 3℃
+10cm
| 1℃
+2cm
| 4℃
| 7℃
| 9℃
| 8℃
| 7℃
|
| SE F5 | SE F4 | NW F3 | |||||
| 1,401m | 4℃
+5cm
| 3℃
+2cm
| 5℃
| 8℃
| 10℃
| 9℃
| 8℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,479m | 1,401m | |||||
| Max Town | 4℃ | 3℃ | 5℃ | 8℃ | 10℃ | 9℃ | 8℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | 0℃ | 1℃ | 4℃ | 4℃ | 4℃ | 5℃ |
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.
Temple Basin 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 4℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 4℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
30
5cm to 10cm New Snow
Rain, heavy snow showers, light snow later.
Snow Line from 1,479m to resort level.
Max 3℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 3℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
01
2cm New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 5℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
02
Snow unlikely
Cloudy first, fair then clear sky, cloudy later.
Max 8℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
03
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, fair, clear sky later.
Max 10℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
04
Snow unlikely
Clear spells, clear sky, fog later.
Max 9℃
Min 4℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
05
Snow unlikely
Clear spells first, fog then clear sky, fair later.
Max 8℃
Min 5℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 5℃ to daytime highs around 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
06
Snow unlikely
Fair first, clear spells then cloudy, light rain showers later.
This Snow Forecast for Temple Basin, 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 Temple Basin, 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.
Temple Basin Snow Forecast updated at 18:35 NZST, next update expected 00:00 NZST.
Snow Forecast near Temple Basin
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craigieburn | 18cm | 18cm | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | 10cm | 10cm | |||||||
| Broken River | 9cm | 9cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Temple Basin
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Temple Basin, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Temple Basin, 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 Temple Basin 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 Temple Basin 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 Temple Basin 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.