Broken River 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 12 August 2026 01:48 BST
2-Day Forecast for Broken River
48-hours from 12 August.
See below for forecast detail
Broken River Snow Forecast updated at 01:48 BST, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Broken River
Max 6℃ 43°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 6℃ 43°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Wed
12
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then light snow at altitude later.
Forecast times for Broken River are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Broken River
Max 8℃ 46°F
Min -1℃ 29°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ 29°F and rising to 8℃ 46°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Thu
13
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Snow Line from 1,433m 4,701ft to 1,372m 4,501ft , with rain below.
Forecast times for Broken River are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ 43°F | SW Light | 15% | |
| Wed | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ 43°F | SW Light | 20% | |
| Wed | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ 42°F | SW Light | 30% | |
| Wed | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ 41°F | SW Light | 35% | |
| Wed | 16:00 |  | Light drizzle. | 5℃ 40°F | SW Light | 35% | |
| Wed | 17:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 3℃ 38°F | SW Light | 35% | |
| Wed | 18:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ 37°F | SW Light | 35% | |
| Wed | 19:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ 36°F | SW Light | 35% | |
| Wed | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 2℃ 36°F | SW Light | 35% | |
| Wed | 21:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 35°F | SW Light | 35% | |
| Wed | 22:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 36°F | SW Light | 40% | |
| Wed | 23:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 35°F | SW Light | 40% | |
| Thu | 00:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 36°F | NW Light | 45% | |
| Thu | 01:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 36°F | NW Light | 50% | |
| Thu | 02:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 36°F | NW Light | 60% | |
| Thu | 03:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 36°F | NW Light | 65% | |
| Thu | 04:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ 36°F | NW Light | 70% | |
| Thu | 05:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 36°F | NW Light | 70% | |
| Thu | 06:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 35°F | NW Light | 65% | |
| Thu | 07:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 36°F | NW Light | 55% | |
| Thu | 08:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ 36°F | NW Light | 40% | |
| Thu | 09:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ 38°F | NW Light | 30% | |
| Thu | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | 5℃ 40°F | NW Light | 20% | |
| Thu | 11:00 | | Light drizzle. | 6℃ 42°F | NW Light | 15% | |
| Thu | 12:00 | | Cloudy. | 6℃ 43°F | NW Light | 10% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | 7℃ 45°F | NW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | 8℃ 46°F | NW Light | 5% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Light drizzle. | 8℃ 46°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 16:00 |  | Fair. | 7℃ 45°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | 6℃ 43°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Clear spells. | 3℃ 37°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Clear spells. | 2℃ 36°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ 33°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ 31°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 30°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ 29°F | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ 28°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | -3℃ 27°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ 27°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Clear spells. | -3℃ 27°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Fair. | -3℃ 27°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Fair. | -3℃ 27°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Fair. | -2℃ 28°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Fair. | -2℃ 29°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 08:00 |  | Clear sky. | -1℃ 31°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ 36°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Clear spells. | 4℃ 40°F | SW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Clear spells. | 6℃ 42°F | SW Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Broken River
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Basin | 5cm 2in | 5cm 2in | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | 1cm - | 4cm 2in | |||||||
| Craigieburn | - | 3cm 1in |
Broken River Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Broken River.
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.
Snow Reliability
Broken River typically experiences a reliable snow depth of 1 to 3 meters, with consistent snowfall throughout the season. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.