Broken River 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 20 August 2026 16:48 AEST
2-Day Forecast for Broken River
48-hours from 20 August.
See below for forecast detail
Broken River Snow Forecast updated at 16:48 AEST, next update expected 22:00 AEST.
Forecast for today in Broken River
Max 7℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
20
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for Broken River are in Auckland (Pacific/Auckland) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Broken River
Max 7℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 7℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
21
Snow unlikely
Fair, cloudy, light snow at altitude later.
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? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 12:00 |  | Clear sky. | 5℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 6℃ | NW Calm | 0% | |
| Thu | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 7℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 7℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 7℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 6℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 20:00 | | Fair. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 21:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 22:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Thu | 23:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 00:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 07:00 | | Cloudy. | -2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 08:00 | | Cloudy. | -1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 09:00 | | Cloudy. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 10:00 | | Fair. | 2℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 11:00 | | Fair. | 4℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 6℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 13:00 | | Fair. | 7℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 14:00 | | Fair. | 7℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 15:00 | | Fair. | 6℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 5℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 18:00 | | Fair. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 19:00 | | Fair. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 20:00 | | Fair. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 21:00 | | Fair. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 22:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Fri | 23:00 | | Clear spells. | 0℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 00:00 | | Clear spells. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 01:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 02:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 03:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 04:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 05:00 | | Cloudy. | 1℃ | NW Light | 0% | |
| Sat | 06:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 5% | |
| Sat | 07:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 20% | |
| Sat | 08:00 | | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 2℃ | NW Light | 40% | |
| Sat | 09:00 |  | Light snow at altitude. Lt drizzle below. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 60% | |
| Sat | 10:00 | | Light drizzle. | 3℃ | NW Breeze | 70% | |
| Sat | 11:00 | | Light drizzle. | 4℃ | NW Breeze | 80% | |
Snow Forecast near Broken River
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Basin | 4cm | 33cm | |||||||
| Mount Cheeseman | 1cm | 11cm | |||||||
| Craigieburn | - | 8cm |
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 trail 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.