Temple Basin 7-Day Snow Forecast

Temple Basin Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 23 July 2026 07:42 NZST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Temple Basin

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 22 July.

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	23 July
Next Snow Amount	7cm
Next 48 Hours	20cm
Next 7 Days	24cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Temple Basin

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 4℃
Min -12℃

25cm New Snow

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

Powder Alert!

Powder Alarm issued 23 July 2026 08:42 NZST

Powder Possible :- 20cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Temple Basin over the next 2 days.

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
Wed 22	Rain showers.	Max 4℃ Min 1℃
Thu 23	up to 7cm New Snow Light snow. Snow Line from 1,509m to resort level (1,401m).	Max 2℃ Min 1℃
Fri 24	13cm to 14cm New Snow Light snow. Snow Line from 1,493m to resort level (1,401m).	Max 2℃ Min -1℃
Sat 25	4cm New Snow Snow showers. Snow falling to resort level (1,401m).	Max -1℃ Min -11℃
Sun 26	Clear sky.	Max -2℃ Min -12℃
Mon 27	Clear sky.	Max 1℃ Min -12℃
Tue 28	Clear sky.	Max 3℃ Min -6℃

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 07:42 NZST, next update expected 13:00 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.

New Zealand Accommodation (Apartments, Chalets, Hotels) Map

Snow Forecast near Temple Basin

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Temple Basin
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Craigieburn	11cm	15cm
Broken River	10cm	14cm
Mount Cheeseman	10cm	14cm

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.