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Broken River Snow Forecast - 6th July 2025

Broken River Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Broken River

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Broken River, New Zealand for 16 days from 6 July.

Updated 06 July 2025 13:38 BST.

Broken River Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected12 July
Next Snow Amount 2cm 1in
Next 48 Hours 1cm -
Next 7 Days 6cm 2in

For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Broken River.

Forecast for today in Broken River

Max 6℃ 42°F
Min 0℃ 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 42°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Broken River has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Broken River Snow Report

Broken River Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths 40cm 16in
Lower Snow Depths 10cm 4in
Snow Conditions-
Snow in last 7days +16cm +6in

Broken River 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Broken River from OpenMeteo
Sun
06
Mon
07
Tue
08
Wed
09
Thu
10
Fri
11
Sat
12
WindNW F3NW F2SW F2
1,820m 5,971ft
2℃ 36°F
Cloud
0℃ 32°F
Cloud
1℃ 34°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
2℃ 36°F
Mixed
3℃ 37°F
Cloud
3℃ 37°F
Lt Rain
0℃ 33°F
Light Snow
+4cm +1in
NW F3NW F2SW F2
1,565m 5,135ft
4℃ 39°F
Cloud
2℃ 35°F
Cloud
3℃ 37°F
Cloud
4℃ 39°F
Mixed
5℃ 40°F
Cloud
5℃ 40°F
Lt Rain
2℃ 36°F
Light Snow
+2cm +1in
NW F3NW F2SW F2
1,310m 4,298ft
6℃ 42°F
Cloud
3℃ 38°F
Cloud
4℃ 40°F
Cloud
6℃ 42°F
Mixed
6℃ 43°F
Cloud
6℃ 44°F
Lt Rain
4℃ 39°F
Light Snow
Snow Line

varying 1,799m 5,902ft
to 1,759m 5,771ft

varying 1,459m 4,787ft
to 1,329m 4,360ft

Max Town 6℃ 42°F 3℃ 38°F 4℃ 40°F 6℃ 42°F 6℃ 43°F 6℃ 44°F 4℃ 39°F
Min Town 0℃ 33°F 1℃ 34°F 0℃ 31°F 4℃ 40°F 4℃ 40°F 4℃ 39°F 1℃ 34°F

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.

Broken River 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 6℃ 42°F
Min 0℃ 33°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 42°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

MixedCloudCloudCloud

Clear spells early, then cloudy later.

Max 3℃ 38°F
Min 1℃ 34°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 38°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
07

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudMixedFair

Cloudy, clear spells, fair later.

Max 4℃ 40°F
Min 0℃ 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 40°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
08

up to 1cm New Snow

FairFairCloudShwrs

Fair, cloudy, rain showers later.

Snow Line from 1,799m 5,902ft to 1,759m 5,771ft , with rain below.

Max 6℃ 42°F
Min 4℃ 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 42°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Wed
09

Snow unlikely

RainLt RainMixedMixed

Rain, light rain, clear spells later.

Max 6℃ 43°F
Min 4℃ 40°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
10

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedCloudCloud

Cloudy, clear spells, cloudy later.

Max 6℃ 44°F
Min 4℃ 39°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 39°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 44°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
11

Snow unlikely

ShwrsLt RainLt RainLt Rain

Rain showers early, then light rain later.

Max 4℃ 39°F
Min 1℃ 34°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 39°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
12

up to 4cm up to 1in New Snow

Lt RainLight SnowLight SnowCloud

Light rain, light snow at altitude, cloudy later.

Snow Line from 1,459m 4,787ft to 1,329m 4,360ft , with rain below.

This Snow Forecast for Broken River, 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 Broken River, 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.

Broken River Snow Forecast updated at 13:38 BST, next update expected imminently.

Snow Forecast near Broken River

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Broken River
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSunMonTueWedThuFriSat 7 Day
Mount Cheeseman 2cm 1in 9cm 3in
Craigieburn 1cm - 4cm 1in
Temple Basin 1cm - 4cm 2in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Broken River

Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Broken River, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Broken River, 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 Broken River 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 Broken River 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 Broken River 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.