Broken River 7-Day Snow Forecast

Broken River Long-Range Snow Forecast Updated today

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Updated 20 August 2026 16:48 AEST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Broken River

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 20 August.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Broken River Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Broken River?

Broken River Snow Forecast Highlights - ECMWF IFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,565m)
Next Snow Expected	23 August
Next Snow Amount	4cm
Next 48 Hours	-
Next 7 Days	5cm

Long-range Snow Outlook for Broken River

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 7℃
Min -4℃

9cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,587m to resort level (1,310m).

Broken River 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 Broken River from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Thu 20	Clear sky.	Max 7℃ Min -2℃
Fri 21	Fair.	Max 7℃ Min -2℃
Sat 22	up to 1cm New Snow Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below. Snow Line from 1,495m to 1,325m, with rain below.	Max 5℃ Min 1℃
Sun 23	4cm to 5cm New Snow Snow showers. Snow Line from 1,587m to resort level (1,310m).	Max 5℃ Min -2℃
Mon 24	Clear spells.	Max 5℃ Min -1℃
Tue 25	up to 3cm New Snow Light snow at altitude, drizzle below. Snow Line from 1,556m to 1,495m, with rain below.	Max 5℃ Min 1℃
Wed 26	Cloudy.	Max 3℃ Min -4℃

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.

Broken River Snow Forecast updated at 16:48 AEST, next update expected 22:00 AEST.

Ensemble forecast for Broken River, New Zealand at 1,310m

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.

Snow Forecast near Broken River

Snow Forecasts for Ski Resorts near Broken River
Ski Area	48 Hr	7 Day
Temple Basin	4cm	33cm
Mount Cheeseman	1cm	11cm
Craigieburn	-	8cm

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.

Off-Piste Safety in Broken River

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Broken River, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.