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Mount Cheeseman Snow Forecast - 5th July 2025

Mount Cheeseman Snow Report and Forecast

Snow Forecast for Mount Cheeseman

When will there be fresh snow?

This is the Snow Forecast for Mount Cheeseman, New Zealand for 16 days from 5 July.

Updated 05 July 2025 13:43 BST.

Mount Cheeseman Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected12 July
Next Snow Amount 2cm 1in
Next 48 Hours - -
Next 7 Days 7cm 3in

For Forecast detail, see below.

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Cheeseman.

Forecast for today in Mount Cheeseman

Max 3℃ 36°F
Min -2℃ 29°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 3℃ 36°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
05

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedMixedFair

Cloudy, clear spells, fair later.

Mount Cheeseman has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Mount Cheeseman Snow Report

Mount Cheeseman Snow Depths and Conditions.
Upper Snow Depths 20cm 8in
Lower Snow Depths 5cm 2in
Snow Conditions-
Snow in last 7days +10cm +4in

Mount Cheeseman 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview

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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Cheeseman from OpenMeteo
Sat
05
Sun
06
Mon
07
Tue
08
Wed
09
Thu
10
Fri
11
WindSW F2
1,874m 6,148ft
0℃ 33°F
Mixed
1℃ 35°F
Cloud
-1℃ 31°F
Cloud
1℃ 33°F
Lt Snow Shwrs
+1cm
1℃ 34°F
Light Snow
+4cm +1in
2℃ 36°F
Cloud
5℃ 40°F
Lt Rain
SW F2
1,707m 5,600ft
1℃ 35°F
Mixed
3℃ 36°F
Cloud
0℃ 33°F
Cloud
2℃ 35°F
Cloud
2℃ 36°F
Lt Rain
3℃ 38°F
Cloud
6℃ 42°F
Lt Rain
SW F2
1,540m 5,052ft
3℃ 36°F
Mixed
4℃ 38°F
Cloud
2℃ 35°F
Cloud
3℃ 37°F
Cloud
3℃ 38°F
Lt Rain
5℃ 40°F
Cloud
7℃ 44°F
Lt Rain
Snow Line

varying 1,749m 5,738ft
to 1,739m 5,705ft

varying 1,809m 5,935ft
to 1,759m 5,771ft

Max Town 3℃ 36°F 4℃ 38°F 2℃ 35°F 3℃ 37°F 3℃ 38°F 5℃ 40°F 7℃ 44°F
Min Town -2℃ 29°F -1℃ 30°F 0℃ 31°F -2℃ 29°F 1℃ 35°F 1℃ 34°F 2℃ 36°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.

Mount Cheeseman 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 3℃ 36°F
Min -2℃ 29°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 3℃ 36°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sat
05

Snow unlikely

CloudMixedMixedFair

Cloudy, clear spells, fair later.

Max 4℃ 38°F
Min -1℃ 30°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ 30°F to daytime highs around 4℃ 38°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
06

Snow unlikely

ClearCloudCloudCloud

Clear sky early, then cloudy later.

Max 2℃ 35°F
Min 0℃ 31°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 31°F to daytime highs around 2℃ 35°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Mon
07

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudFairMixed

Cloudy, fair, clear spells later.

Max 3℃ 37°F
Min -2℃ 29°F

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 29°F and rising to 3℃ 37°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
08

up to 1cm New Snow

FairFairCloudLt Rain

Fair, cloudy, light rain later.

Snow Line from 1,749m 5,738ft to 1,739m 5,705ft , with rain below.

Max 3℃ 38°F
Min 1℃ 35°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 35°F to daytime highs around 3℃ 38°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
09

up to 4cm up to 1in New Snow

ShwrsLt RainLt RainFog

Rain showers, light rain, fog later.

Snow Line from 1,809m 5,935ft to 1,759m 5,771ft , with rain below.

Max 5℃ 40°F
Min 1℃ 34°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ 34°F to daytime highs around 5℃ 40°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Thu
10

Snow unlikely

MixedFogCloudMixed

Clear spells first, fog then cloudy, clear spells later.

Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 2℃ 36°F

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ 36°F to daytime highs around 7℃ 44°F

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Fri
11

Snow unlikely

CloudRainLt RainLt Rain

Cloudy first, rain then light rain, light rain showers later.

This Snow Forecast for Mount Cheeseman, 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 Mount Cheeseman, 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.

Mount Cheeseman Snow Forecast updated at 13:43 BST, next update expected 19:00 BST.

Snow Forecast near Mount Cheeseman

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Mount Cheeseman
Snow Report and Forecast 48 HrSatSunMonTueWedThuFri 7 Day
Broken River- 7cm 3in
Craigieburn- 6cm 2in
Temple Basin- 2cm 1in

Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mount Cheeseman

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