Temple Basin 7-Day Snow Forecast

Temple Basin Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 22 September 2026 00:49 NZST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Temple Basin

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 21 September.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Temple Basin Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Temple Basin?

Temple Basin Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,577m)
Next Snow Expected	21 September
Next Snow Amount	2cm
Next 48 Hours	3cm
Next 7 Days	15cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Temple Basin

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 5℃
Min -7℃

17cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,509m to resort level (1,401m).

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Temple Basin Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Temple Basin from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Mon 21	up to 2cm New Snow Cloudy. Snow Line from 1,463m to resort level (1,401m).	Max 5℃ Min 1℃
Tue 22	up to 3cm New Snow Fair. Snow Line from 1,509m to resort level (1,401m).	Max 5℃ Min -2℃
Wed 23	Fair.	Max 2℃ Min -5℃
Thu 24	Clear sky.	Max 4℃ Min -6℃
Fri 25	5cm to 6cm New Snow Heavy snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (1,401m).	Max 1℃ Min -2℃
Sat 26	2cm to 3cm New Snow Light snow. Snow Line from 1,416m to resort level (1,401m).	Max 2℃ Min 0℃
Sun 27	4cm New Snow Light snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (1,401m).	Max 2℃ Min -7℃

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 00:49 NZST, next update expected 06:00 NZST.

Ensemble forecast for Temple Basin, New Zealand at 1,401m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Forecast near Temple Basin

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Temple Basin
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Craigieburn	7cm	12cm
Mount Cheeseman	4cm	10cm
Broken River	3cm	9cm

Snow Reliability

Temple Basin boasts reliable snow conditions, with an average snowfall of around 5 meters per season. Snow depths usually range from 1 to 3 meters, and visitors are encouraged to check J2Ski for the latest snow reports and updates.

Off-Piste Safety in Temple Basin

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Temple Basin, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.